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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10‑K10-K

(Mark One)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to           

Commission File Number: 001-38163

For the transition period from               to

Commission File Number:

PetIQ, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

35‑255431235-2554312

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

500 E. Shore Drive, Suite 120923 S. Bridgeway Place

83616

Eagle, Idaho

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)

208‑939‑8900208-939-8900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

    

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value

PETQ

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes       No   

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes       No   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days Yes       No   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes       No   

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑212b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑212b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   No

As of June 30, 2017,2020, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the registrant’saggregate market value of common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $725.8 million. Shares of Class A common stock held by each executive officer, director and by certain persons that own 10 percent or more of the outstanding Class A common stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not publicly traded. The registrant’s common equity began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on July 26, 2017necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

As of March 12, 2018,February 26, 2021, we had 15,366,88926,048,033 shares of Class A common stock and 8,072,8862,893,761 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 PartsWe intend to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference ininformation required to be disclosed under Part III of this Form 10‑K.

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PetIQ, Inc.

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Part I.

Item 1.

Business

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Item 1A.

Risk Factors

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Unresolved Staff Comments

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Properties

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Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

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Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

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Part II.

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Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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Selected Financial Data

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

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Controls and Procedures

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Part III.

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Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

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Executive Compensation

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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

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Principal Accounting Fees and Services

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Part IV.

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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

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Form 10-K Summary

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Signatures

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PART I

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The following discussion includes certain forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors, including the continuing development of our business and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results referred to in the historical information and the forward-looking statements presented herein, see “Item 1A, Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” contained in this Annual Report.

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to ‘‘PetIQ, Inc.,’’ ‘‘PetIQ,’’ the ‘‘Company,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘our’’ or ‘‘us’’ refer collectively to PetIQ, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including PetIQ Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which we refer to as “HoldCo.”

Item 1 - Business

Our Initial Public Offering and Reorganization TransactionsBusiness Overview

PetIQ, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed in February 2016. PetIQ Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “PETQ.” 

On July 26, 2017, we closed an initial public offering (“IPO”) of 7,187,500 shares of our Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, which includes 937,500 shares issued pursuant to the underwriters’ over-allotment option.  We received gross proceeds of approximately $115 million, part of which we used to purchase newly issued LLC interests from HoldCo  (“LLC Interests”) at a price per interest equal to the initial public offering price of our Class A common stock of $16.00. 

PetIQ is a holdingleading pet medication and wellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. We engage with no direct operationscustomers through more than 60,000 points of distribution across retail, including veterinary, channels with our branded distributed medications, which is further supported by our own world-class medication manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Our national service platform, VIP Petcare (“VIP”), operates in over 2,900 retail partner locations in 41 states, providing cost effective and convenient veterinary wellness services. PetIQ believes that pets are an important part of the family and deserve the best products and care we can give them.

We have two reporting segments: (i) Products; and (ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our principal asset ismanufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services and related product sales provided by the equity interest inCompany directly to consumers.

We are the sole managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”). In connection with, a Delaware limited liability company, which is the IPO, we completed a seriessole member of recapitalization transactions (collectively the “Reorganization Transactions”PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) including the following:

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We entered into the 6th Amended and Restated LLC agreement for HoldCo (the “HoldCo LLC Agreement”), to, among other things, modifiy the capital structure of HoldCo to (i) create a new single class LLC Interests, (ii) exchangeand, through Holdco, operate and control all of the then existing LLC Interests of the holders of HoldCo’s LLC interests (“Continuing LLC Owners”) for LLC Interests and (iii) appoint PetIQ as the sole managing member of HoldCo.

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The PetIQ certificate of incorporation was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for Class A common stock and Class B common stock  and (ii) issue shares of Class B common stock to the Continung LLC Owners on a one-to-one basis with the number of LLC Interests they own.

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Pursuant to a contribution agreement, each of ECP IV TS Investor Co., Eos TS Investor Co., and HCP-TS Blocker Corp (collectively, the “Sponsor Corps”) were contributed by their owners to PetIQ in exchange for 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and $30.5 million aggregate principal amount of preference notes payable by us. The contribution resulted in PetIQ acquiring 1,907,858 LLC Interests for the preference notes and 5,615,981 LLC Interests for the shares of Class A common stock. PetIQ also acquired the tax attributes of the Sponsor Corps, which were recorded generally as deferred tax assets at the time of the IPO. Following the contribution, each of the Sponsor Corps became a wholly owned subsidiary of PetIQ.

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We exchanged 419,102 shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis for 419,102 LLC Interests held by certain employee owners.

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We purchased 1,589,643 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes.

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We purchased 133,334 LLC Interests from certain Continuing LLC Owners for $2.1 million.

All preference notes were paid in full upon the closing of the IPO.  Following the completionbusiness and affairs of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the Continuing LLC Owners, whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 for more information about the above-mentioned transactions as well as the other transactions completed in connection with the IPO. Opco.

Business Overview

PetIQ is a rapidly growing provider of veterinarian services and veterinarian-grade pet products, including prescription (“Rx”) medications, over-the-counter (“OTC”) flea and tick preventatives and health and wellness products for dogs and cats. We pioneered and are the leading seller to the retail channel of pet products that were previously available for purchase primarily from veterinary clinics. We enable our customers to offer pet owners choice, affordability and convenience in connection with products from leading national brands as well as our proprietary value-branded alternatives. Consumer behavior supports our continuing growth: pet owners are increasingly making purchases  from the channels we serve. In addition, pet owners are shifting their retail purchases from non-veterinarian-grade products, previously the only products available in the retail channel, to the premium veterinarian-grade products that we sell. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these changes in consumer behavior because of our category leadership, broad product portfolio, value proposition and strong customer relationships. The end markets we serve are large and growing.

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP,” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”). The aggregate consideration was comprised of $100 million of cash, 4,200,000 LLC Interests, 4,200,000 shares of our Class B common stock, a $10 million note payable due to sellers, and two $10 million earn-outs based on achievement of 2018 and 2019 combined company Adjusted EBITDA targets.  VIP provides a comprehensive suite of services at community clinics and wellness centers hosted at pet retailers across 31 states, which includes diagnostic tests, vaccinations, prescription medications, microchipping and wellness checks. VIP’s veterinary services and products align with PetIQ’s corporate strategy and mission to improve pet health by providing consumers convenient access and affordable choices to a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness solutions. In 2017, VIP saw approximately one million pets through its network of community clinics. Today, PetIQ and VIP serve more than 40 retail partners representing more than 60,000 locations.

Our product portfolio spans a wide range of veterinarian-grade Rx medications and leading OTC medications as well as other health and wellness products. We offer our customers a comprehensive category management solution and sell products under multiple brands to address channel-specific requirements.

We rapidly develop, manufacture and introduce innovative new products to retailers and consumers. Our current product portfolio and pipeline of future products have been developed through a combination of in-house specialists and animal health research and development experts. In addition, we specialize in market analysis, product development, packaging, marketing, industry licensing and managing both the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulated products. These internal and external resources enable us to expand our portfolio of proprietary value-branded products and develop next-generation versions of our existing products. We believe that our retail expertise and strong market position makes us an attractive partner for scientists and entrepreneurs developing new products in the pet health and wellness field. A combination of our internal expertise and strategic relationships has produced several of our top selling products and brands, including VetIQ, PetAction Plus, Advecta, PetLock Plus and TruProfen.

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Our Industry

Attractive Pet Industry Trends. In 2016,By year-end 2020, in the wake of a pet acquisition surge triggered by COVID-19, approximately 63.4 million U.S. households (52%58% of total U.S. households)households owned a dog or a cat, compared to 57.0 million households (50%50% of total U.S. households)households in 2008,2010, according to Packaged Facts. DemographicStay-at-home/work-from-home trends, demographic trends in pet ownership and changing attitudes toward pets support our continuingcontinued growth, through the following:

Pet Humanization: In the United States, according to Packaged Facts data for 2020, 95% of dog or cat owners strongly or somewhat agree that they view their pets as family members. In addition, in 2020, 86% of dog owners and 84% of cat owners agreed that their pets have had a positive impact on their mental health. With pets increasingly viewed as companions, friends and family members, pet owners behave like “pet parents” with a strong inclination for spending disposable income to meet all of their pets’ needs during all economic cycles. Pets have become a household and individual spending priority.

 Pet Humanization: According to Packaged Facts, in the United States, an estimated 79%

Increasing Consumer Focus on Pet Health and Wellness: Consumers are exhibiting greater interest in improved health for their pets and, as a result, are increasing their spending on veterinary care as well as purchases of the most effective veterinarian-grade pet products and supplies. In 2020, in the wake of COVID-19, Packaged Facts data show that 42% of dog owners and 43% of cat owners are paying closer attention to their pets’ health and wellness. In addition, 32% of dog/cat owners who consider their pets part of the family are concerned about the affordability of routine health care for their pets and 42% are concerned about the affordability of emergency care for their pets. Pet owners of all demographic and income levels aspire to purchase leading veterinarian-grade treatments.

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Table of dog owners and 77% of cat owners view their pets as family members. With pets increasingly viewed as companions, friends and family members, pet owners behave like “pet parents” with a strong inclination for spending disposable income to meet all of their pets’ needs during all economic cycles. Pets have become a financial priority.Contents

 Increasing Consumer Focus on Pet Health and Wellness: Consumers are exhibiting greater interest in improved health for their pets and, as a result, are increasing their spending on veterinary care as well as purchases of the most effective veterinarian-grade pet products and supplies. Pet owners of all demographic and income levels aspire to purchase leading veterinarian-grade treatments.

 Increasing Pet Age and Incidents of Pet Disease: Pets are living longer and, as a result, have increasing medical needs. In 2016, Packaged Facts reported that 53.9% of dogs and 58.9% of cats are overweight, and in 2015, Packaged Facts reported that approximately 75% of older dogs and predisposed breeds have heart disease.

Increasing Market Size and Consumer Spending: Pet spending in the United States has steadily increased every year since 1994, with Americans spending approximately $80 billion on their pets in 2017.  Forecasters expect this trend to contue into the future.

 

Increasing Pet Age and Incidents of Pet Disease: Pets are living longer and, as a result, have increasing medical needs. Packaged Facts cites Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) data for 2018 show that 56% of dogs and 60% of cats are overweight, and Packaged Facts cites Merck Animal Health estimates from 2018 that up to 75% of older dogs have heart disease. Packaged Facts also found in a July-August 2020 survey that 38% of dog and 36% of cat owners have a pet that is 7 years old or older, and in a November-December 2020 survey that 17% of dog owners report having pets with aging-related special needs.

Increasing Market Size and Consumer Spending: Pet spending in the United States has steadily increased every year since 1994, with Americans spending approximately $98 billion on pet products and services for their pets in 2020, up from $73 billion in 2014. Packaged Facts projects the total U.S. pet products and services market to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2020 to 2024.

Strong Growth in Pet Products. According to Packaged Facts, and the American Pet Products Association (the “APPA”), Americans$98.0 billion U.S. consumers spent $81.4 billion on pet products and services in 2016,2020 nearly triple their 2001doubled 2010 spending of $28.5$53.7 billion. U.S.Veterinary channel sales of pet medications for dogs and cats have growngrew from $5.8an estimated $7.3 billion in 20112019 to an estimated $7.4$7.7 billion in 20162020, and overall retail sales of pet medications and supplements are estimated to reach $8.9grow from $9.7 billion by 2019, representing a CAGR of 6% between 2016 and 2019,in 2018 to $11.2 billion in 2020, according to Packaged Facts.Facts, with pet supplement sales growing from $636 million in 2018 to $797 million in 2020 in keeping with increasing consumer attention to pet health and wellness. Additionally, our innovative pet treats compete in the U.S. dog and cat treat market, which has grown every year since 2010.2012. According to Packaged Facts, the U.S. dog and cat treat market has grown to an estimated $6.1from $6.5 billion in 2016 and is estimated2018 to reach $7.3 billion of retail sales by 2019, representing a CAGR of 6% between 2016 and 2019.in 2020.

Growth of Pet Medication Purchases from Retail Channel. We believe the market for pet medication and health and wellness products in the retail channel iswill likely to outpace growth in the broader pet industry. The pet owner has increasingly purchased veterinarian grade pet products from the retail channel as the estimated mass market share of the U.S. pet medication industry increased from 12% in 2011 to 21% in 2015 while the estimated veterinarian share declined from 63% in 2011 to 59% in 2015.including both brick and mortar and online offerings. We believe that migration will continue in the future as more consumers take advantage of the convenience of their local retail store and online, become aware of the significant cost savings that retail channels can deliver, and our product penetration at retail increases. Additionally, there is a significant segment of pet owners who have not sought pet health care for a variety of reasons. Our affordable high-quality products will help unlock demand and provide cost sensitive customers the leading treatments they want at prices they can afford.afford as the estimated retail share of the U.S. pet medication industry has remained strong and stable over the past decade. In addition, we have strong relationships with established distribution to veterinarians and believe our acquisition of VIP makes uswe are uniquely positioned to provide veterinarian services within the retail channel, and continue to benefit from this channel expansion.

Our Business Strategy

There are significant opportunities to grow our brand awareness, increase our net sales and profitability and deliver shareholder value by executing on the following initiatives:

Grow Consumer Awareness of Our Products in the Retail Channel. We are an established category creator in the pet health and wellness and medication marketmarket.  While we maintain strong relationships with the top distributors to the veterinary channel, we have strong penetration of the retail channel and high awareness among retailers. With our broad retail network that includes the top U.S. retailers, we are increasingly focused on providing these retailers with excellent value and on building consumer awareness and converting more pet owners to use products we manufacture or distribute. As retailers continue to see the value our products. Asproprietary products bring to their bottom line and in helping them compete with other OTC channels, and as pet owners learn that our proprietary value-

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brandedvalue-branded products offer the same active ingredients as leading brands at lower prices, we believe they will shift their purchasing habits to our products and our share of the overall pet Rx and OTC medications and health and wellness products market will continue to grow.

Increase Volume of Products with Existing Retailers. We conduct business with the majority of leading U.S. retailers with our core product offerings. We believe our net sales will continue to grow as we expand the number of products we have available for sale at each retailer. We also plan to creatively expand SKU placement within existing accounts through

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our in-house merchandising capabilities. Additionally, following the VIP Acquisition, we believe we are positioned to expand our presence within leading retailers.retailers as a result of the growth of our Services segment.

Provide Veterinarian Services in Conjunction with our Retail PartnersAs a result ofThrough our Services segment, we participate in the VIP Acquisition, we nowveterinary services industry, which grew from $28.5 billion in 2018 to $31.0 billion in 2020, according to Packaged Facts.  This growth equally reflects increased consumer focus on pet health and the veterinary industry’s effective response to COVID-19 related challenges. We provide a comprehensive suite of services at 2,900 community clinicsclinic locations and wellness centers hosted at pet retailers across 3141 states, which includes diagnostic tests, vaccinations, prescription medications, microchipping and wellness checks. We believe we have the ability to expand those offerings within our existing retail footprint, which will provide an additional earnings stream, as well as drive pet parent traffic to our retail partners for the purchase of pet medication and health and wellness products, thereby expanding the sales of our product offerings through our retail partners.

Employees

As of December 31, 2017,In addition, we had 225 employees. Our employees are not representedopened 27 wellness centers within retail partners in 2020 and we expect to open 1,000 wellness centers by any labor union or any collective bargaining arrangement with respect to their employment with us. We have never experienced any work stoppages or strikes as a result of labor disputes.2024. We believe that our employee relations are good.

We acquiredwellness centers will help us address the $10.0 billion underserved veterinary market according to L.E.K. Consulting, consisting of an additional 1,087 full-time and part-time employeesestimated $7.4 billion of services and an estimated 980$2.6 billion in related product revenue generated from such services based on management estimates.

Human Capital

The Company employed approximately 2,072 people as of December 31, 2020, of which 2,034 are employed within the United States. Our workforce is comprised of approximately 49% full time and 51% part time employees. Of our total employees, approximately 1,561 of our employees worked in our Services division. In addition, we regularly contract with veterinarians to provide veterinary services in our mobile community clinics and wellness centers.  During the year ending December 31, 2020, we had approximately 2,700 veterinarians that were independent contractors ascontractors.

COVID-19 provided us with a resultdefining moment to support and further develop and entrench our employee-centric culture. This year, we enhanced the ways we help our employees care for themselves and their families including:

Paying all Services segment employees at two-thirds pay with full benefits during the three to seven month period of clinic closures.
Offering Families First Coronavirus Employee Paid Leave rights, encouraging employees to care for COVID-impacted family members.
Arranging for work from home options for office employees.
Enhancing our Company-wide paid, sick-leave policy.

The animal health industry is highly competitive and PetIQ is a fast growing company. We hired 1,054 new team members in 2020. PetIQ’s benefit offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of a diverse workforce across the consummationCompany. Attraction and retention of key talent is a focal point for the VIP Acquisition.Company. To support these objectives, our human resources programs are designed to reward and support employees through competitive pay and benefits; support and facilitate internal talent mobility; and evolve and invest in technology, tools, and resources to enable employees at work. Some examples of key programs and initiatives that are focused to attract and retain our workforce include:

The Company established four core values that serve as the foundation for our business: commitment, quality, integrity and teamwork.
The Company has implemented an annual review process which is a culmination of multiple touch-points between employees and managers to focus on development programs and career paths/succession.
The Company holds quarterly Town Halls to invite dialogue among employees and leaders.
The Company works to continuously improve and promote health and wellness resources. During COVID-19, the Company adopted several policies supporting supplemental personal and family leave as well as remote-working flexibility.

Free mental and behavioral health resources, including on-demand access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their dependents.

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Investment in paid days off and annual financial support for continuing education for the Company’s employee veterinarians.
The Company encourages and supports renewal of all professional licenses and professional memberships.
The Company encourages and financially rewards employee veterinary talent referrals reinforcing our search for key veterinary talent.
The Company offers total rewards to all employees to include competitive pay, various output related bonus plans in both the Service and Product segments, a 401(k) plan with three percent Company match, paid time off, maternity leave, health, vision and dental insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

Seasonality

While many of our products are sold consistently throughout the year, we do experience seasonality in the form of increased demand for our flea and tick product offerings in the first half of the year, both leading up to and throughout the spring and summer seasons. Additionally we may experience fluctuations in net sales related to the inventory management strategies of our retail customers.

TheSimilarly, the practice of veterinary medicine is subject to seasonal fluctuation. In particular, demand for veterinary services is significantly higher during the warmer months as there are more fleas, ticks, and mosquitos during these months and products and services sold to prevent or treat illness or diseases related to these insects.

Our Products

WeThrough our Products segment, we are a manufacturer and distributor of pet medication and health and wellness products to the retail channel.channel, and also have strong relationships with distribution to veterinarians.  We focus our product offerings on innovative, proprietary value-branded products, and leading third-party branded products for dogs and cats, including pet Rx medications, OTC medications, and wellness products. We offer and supply these products to customers primarily in the United States.

Rx Medications

Our Rx pet medications include heartworm preventatives, arthritis, thyroid, diabetes and pain treatments, antibiotics and other specialty medications, all of which require a prescription from a veterinarian. We co-develop and manufacture our own proprietary value-branded products and distribute well-known leading third-party branded medications.

Our proprietary value-branded Rx medications allow consumers to care for their pets with the same quality of branded medications at a much lower cost. Currently, we manufacture Heart Shield Plus, our proprietary value-branded version of Heartgard® Plus, which prevents heartworm infection in dogs. We also manufacture TruProfen, our proprietary value-branded version of Rimadyl®, which treats arthritis in dogs. We plan to develop, and bring to retail customers, proprietary value-branded versions of other popular pet Rx medications currently available only in branded versions at premium prices.

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We also sell to retailers more than 240330 SKUs of the most popular pet Rx medications, in multiple formats, that previously had only been available primarily through the veterinarian channel. These retailers then sell these pet Rx medications to pet owners who have a prescription. We source these pet Rx medications directly from manufacturers or through licensed distributors. Several of the top-selling Rx medications that we distribute include Rimadyl®;Nexgard®, Heartgard® Plus and Vetmedin®.

OTC Medications and Supplies

OurThe OTC medications we sell are primarily comprised ofwithin the flea and tick control and behavior management categories of the broader Health & Wellness industry. These products which are available in multiple forms that consumers choose between, such as spot on (topical) treatments, chewables, oral tablets and collars.

We sell to the retail channel more than 110450 SKUs of the most popular leading OTC-branded and value-branded medications consisting primarilywithin the Animal Health OTC category. With the 2019 acquisition of the Perrigo Animal Health business unit, we have

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now expanded our manufacturing capabilities to include multiple product forms within flea & tick control. Most of our manufactured OTC Medication volume is represented by PetArmor, Capstar, Sentry and tick control medications. We source OTC medications directly from manufacturers or through licensed distributors.Sergeants brands.

Health and Wellness Products

Our health and wellness products include specialty treats and other pet products such as dental treats and nutritional supplements (including hip and joint, vitamins and skin and coat products). We manufacture and distribute more than 219400 SKUs of proprietary wellness products for dogs and cats, mainly under our PetArmor, VetIQ, Betsy FarmsMinties and DelightiblesSentry product lines.

Specific products in this category include dental treats, such as Minties dental treats; nutritional supplements, such as our VetIQ products, skinhip and coatjoint chews, vitamin chews and treats that disguise medication to aid in pets’ pill ingestion; and treats, such as our Pur Luv, Vet Works & Betsy Farms dog treats and Delightibles cat treats.

Product Innovation

We offer a broad portfolio of pet medications and health and wellness products to our retail customers, including an array of products that we develop, manufacture and distribute. To continue to grow our pet Rx medication, OTC medications and other health and wellness product offerings, we invest in research and development on an ongoing basis. We use a combination of in-house specialists, third-party consultants and animal health research and development experts to expand our proprietary value-branded portfolio and develop next-generation versions of our current pet products.

In addition, we have leveragedharnessed our market position to emerge as an attractive partner for outside research and development researchers and entrepreneurs developing new products and technologies in the strategic pet health and wellness field. We believe these scientists and entrepreneurs seek out our partnership on innovative products given our experience in proprietary value-branded manufacturing and relationships with key retail channel contacts. Our process of assessing partnerships with any outside research and development opportunity includes performing our own internal research and development review, testing and quality control procedures.

Channels

Traditional industry sales channels for pet Rx medications, OTC medications, and other health and wellness products include sales through the veterinarian, retail and e-commerce channels, depending primarily on the product involved.  In recent years the retail and e-commerce channels have become intertwined with brick and mortar retailers expanding their online presence and online retailers opening brick and mortar stores.  

Historically, pet Rx and flea and tick medications have been sold through veterinarian offices and, to a lesser extent, e-commerce. We have focused on making these products, as well as our proprietary value-branded products, available directly to consumers through retail outlets, which offer consumers access to these products at lower prices and in more convenient locations. Our retail channel sales are primarily concentrated in five sub-channels of retail: (i) food, drug and mass market sales (e.g., Walmart, Target and Kroger); (ii) club stores (e.g., Sam’s Club, Costco Wholesale and BJ’s Wholesale Club); (iii) pet specialty stores (e.g., PetSmart, Petco and independent pet stores); (iv) e-commerce;e-commerce (e.g., Chewy.com and Amazon.com); and (v) independent pharmacies. E-commerce grew by over 300% in 2017 when compared to 2016.  The Company will continue

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to grow its e-commerce business in line with total market growth in this channel by supporting its retail partners’ channel strategiespharmacies and partnering with leading online retailers. 

pharmacy distributors. We believe we are a key participant in the sales growth of pet medication products to the retail channel.channel, with the additional benefit of having access to the veterinary channel through solid relationships with established distributors.

Customers

AsApproximately 99% of December 31, 2017, approximately 98% of 2017our 2020 and 20162019 net sales were generated from customers located in the United States and Canada, with the remaining 2%remainder from foreign locations during each period.locations. Our customers are primarily national superstore chains, e-commerce retailers, and national pet superstore chains, such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, PetSmart, Petco, Kroger, Target, Chewy.com, Amazon, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.The Tractor Supply Company. We supply each of these customers on a national basis. Our largest retail customers arein 2020 were Chewy.com and Walmart, and Sam’s Club, which represented 30%31% and 16%11%, respectively, of our net

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sales. Our largest retail customers in 2019 were Chewy.com and Walmart, which represented 22% and 12%, respectively, of our net sales in 2017 and 33% and 21%, respectively, of our net sales in 2016. In addition, Anda Inc. (“Anda”), which distributes our products to pharmacies, accounted for 15% of our net sales in 2017 and 2016. Anda only purchases products that are actively being sold through to retailers. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our net sales in 2017 or 2016.

At each of our top customers, we sell to several individual departments represented by different buying groups, such as pharmacy, treats, and pet supplies.

Additionally, we develop strong and lasting relationships with our pharmacy customers by leveraging our product breadth and expertise, superb customer care and support. Pharmacy customers have a higher barrier to entry than other retail customers as they are a highly regulated segment of the retail channel. We believe that, because of such regulation, our pharmacy customers appreciate our focus on integrating our systems with theirs, including interfacing delivery schedules and traceability, which is a key requirement for any major pharmacy retailer. In addition, we try to continually strengthen our pharmacy relationships by providing a variety of value-added services to the pharmacies. These services may include computer programs, training opportunities and web-based customer support.sales.

Finally, we believe that maintaining our level of customer care is critical in retaining and expanding our relationships with our key customers. Our in-house customer care representatives participate in ongoing training programs under the supervision of our training managers. These training sessions include a variety of topics such as product knowledge, computer usage and customer service tips. Our customer care representatives promptly respond to customer inquiries related to products, order status, prices and shipping. We believe that our customer care representatives are a valuable source of feedback regarding customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain

Proprietary Value-Branded Products

None of our suppliers for our proprietary value-branded products are individually significant. We believe there is ample available capacity, including of active pharmaceutical ingredients (“API”), for our value-added products, including at contract manufacturing organizations around the world. Our proprietary value-branded products are currently manufactured by us at our facilities in Omaha, Nebraska, Daytona Beach, Florida and Springville, Utah and through a network of manufacturing facilities owned and operated by contract manufacturing partners across the United States and in Europe. We expect that the combined capacities of our facilities and those of our contract manufacturing partners will meet our forecasted needs for our proprietary value-branded products for the foreseeable future.

Distributed Products

We purchase branded and other products that we distribute, but do not manufacture, from a variety of sources in the United States and Europe, including certain manufacturers and licensed distributors. We believe that having strong relationships with our suppliers will ensure the availability of an adequate volume of products ordered by our retail customers and will enable us to provide more and better product information.

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Fulfillment, Warehousing and Shipping

To accomplish efficient fulfillment for Rx medication products across the United States into retail, we utilize our established medication distribution channels with our distribution partner, Anda.Anda, Inc. We have entered into a five-yearmulti-year contract with Anda, Inc., which automatically renews for successive two year terms.

For most products, our in-house fulfillment and distribution operations manage the entire supply chain, beginning with the placement of the order, continuing through order processing and then fulfilling and shipping of the product to the customer. All customer orders are processed by our customer service team. We inventory our products at, and fill most customer orders from, our distribution centers in Daytona Beach, Florida, Omaha, Nebraska and Springville, Utah. We also use third-party warehouse providers to fulfill a small amount of our orders. We ship our products using common carriers.

For products sold into local and regional pet specialty retailers, we work with our distribution partner, Phillips Pet Food & Supplies (“Phillips”), one of the largest distributors to independent pet stores in the country. Phillips buys our products directly and resells them to independent pet specialty retailers.

Product Quality and Safety

We believe that product safety and quality are critical. We have developed, implemented and enforced a robust product safety and quality program. We have established critical control points throughout the entire supply chain from ingredient sourcing to finished goods to ensure compliance with our quality program.

The food safety program at our Utah plant, where our pet treats are made, is certified at Safe Quality Food (“SQF”) Level II (Food Safety) under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Benchmarks. To achieve this qualification level, our Utah facility has been built to comply with particular food safety specifications and allows for correct airflow to prevent cross-contamination, among other things. This qualification level also requires us to have certain standard operating procedures in place written to Safe Quality FoodSQF code specifications, hold regular training seminars for manufacturing employees and maintain reporting documentation evidencing compliance with such standard operating procedures.

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In addition, our food safety and quality program includes strict guidelines for incoming ingredients, batching, processing, packaging and finished goods. As part of our focus on food safety and quality, we have implemented batch and lot traceability controls across our manufacturing network, including at our manufacturing facilities, where such controls have been implemented into our enterprise resource planning system. These controls allow us to track and tie discreet, inbound raw material components through the manufacturing process to the ultimate finished product, allowing us to maintain and control all finished product lot details and quickly access process manufacturing details.

At the Florida facility where our Rx and some OTC medications are held for distribution, we maintain a Veterinary Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor license with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which is the same government entity that regulates distribution facilities for human medications. In connection with our maintenance of this license, the State of Florida conducts random inspections of our facility. To pass these inspections, we must demonstrate safety compliance at the highest standard, including maintaining correct plant temperatures and environmental controls.

As described above, we use contract manufacturers to produce certain of our proprietary value-branded products. To ensure product quality, consistency and safety standards, we actively monitor each contract manufacturer’s operations through the standard operating procedures and facility audits described above.

At our Omaha location EPA and FDA regulated products are produced and packaged and distributed from our nearby state of the art distribution center. This includes dog and cat flea and tick spot-on, shampoo, collars, toothpaste and hairball paste. We have a robust quality management program that includes quality processes for the laboratory, incoming inspection, manufacturing and packaging inspections, supplier quality, change control, deviations, and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA). We manage customer interaction through our call centers and social media to ensure that products maintain the highest quality. All call data is tracked, trended and reviewed for signals that may indicate product quality issues. The Omaha site is inspected several times annually by external auditors and we perform annual internal audits and mock recalls. We have received high marks and consistently maintain compliance with cGMPs and retain certifications as required.

All of our contract manufacturing facilities are required to have quality control standard operating procedures in place. We require our contract manufacturing facilities to maintain third-party certifications and pass our own quality system and safety audits, and for FDA-regulated products, to comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices of the FDA. Third-party certifications provide an independent and external assessment that a product and/or process complies with applicable safety regulations and standards, though a regulatory authority may disagree with that assessment. In addition, our quality control

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team conducts reviews of all aspects of our supply chain to ensure that ingredients, finished goods and manufacturing processes meet our strict safety and quality requirements and that all of our ingredients are rigorously tested prior to being used in our products.

Any consumer may call our customer service line, where we have trained representatives on staff. Any call reporting an adverse event relating to our products is further addressed by our third-party vendor, SafetyCall, through its own on-site veterinarians. On a quarterly basis, we submit filings in accordance with the EPA specifications reporting any adverse event associated with our flea and tick products.

Marketing and Advertising

Our marketing strategy largely focuses on building awareness and educating pet owners about our various brands and products. To accomplish this goal, we use a combination of television, digital marketing (e.g. digital coupons, display ads, pay per click, email), social media marketing and in-store displays and promotions. Our marketing message highlights the quality and cost-savings our products offer customers such as our proprietary, value-branded flea and tick products that contain the same active ingredients as leading brands at affordablelower prices.

Competition

The pet medication and health and wellness industry is highly competitive. WeIn our Products segment, we compete on the basis of product quality, product availability, quality, palatability, brand awareness, loyalty and trust, product variety and ingredients,

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product packaging and design, shelf space, reputation and brand, price point and promotional efforts. We compete directly and indirectly with both manufacturers and distributors of pet medication and health and wellness products and online distributors, as well as with veterinarians. We directly face competition from companies that distribute various pet medications and pet health and wellness products to traditional retailers such as Perrigo, Unicharm Company andElanco (formerly Bayer AG), Central Garden and Pet Company, allHartz (Unicharm Corp.), Mars, Inc. (“Mars”), Manna Pro, Nestlé S.A. (“Nestlè”), Spectrum Holdings, Promika LLC, Tevra Brands (“Tevra”), and The J.M. Smucker Company (“Smucker”), most of which are larger than we are and have greater financial resources. We alsoSimilarly, we face intense competition infrom manufacturers who sell pet medications and pet health and wellness products to e-commerce and other retailers and to veterinarians, who compete directly with our retailers to offer consumers pet flea and tick and other pet health and wellness products category from companies such as Nestlé S.A. (“Nestlè”), Mars, Inc (“Mars”), Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo”), and The J.M. Smucker Company (“Smucker”), all of which are larger than we are and have greater financial resources.products.

Our retail customers compete with online retailers and veterinarians for the sale of Rx and OTC pet medications and other health and wellness products. Many pet owners may prefer the convenience of purchasing their pet medications or other health products during a veterinarian visit. In order to effectively compete with veterinarians, we and retail partners must continue to price competitively and to educate pet owners about the product availability, service and savings offered by purchasing pet medications and other health products in their retail stores.stores or from their websites.

WithWithin our acquisition of VIP,Services segment, we will now compete directly with veterinarians. Our primary competitors for our veterinary clinics in most markets are individual practitioners or small, regional multi-clinic practices. In addition, some national companies such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, VCA Animal Hospitals, or Petco are developing or have developed networks of veterinary clinics or hospitals in markets in which VIPwe currently operates.operate.

Our Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

We believe that our intellectual property has substantial valueis valuable and has contributed significantly to the success of our business. Our primary trademarks include “PetIQ,” “PetAction,“PetArmor,” “VIP Petcare,” “VetIQ PetCare,” “VetIQ,” “Capstar,” “Advecta,” “SENTRY,” “Sergeants,” “PetLock,” “Heart Shield Plus,” “TruProfen,” “Betsy Farms,” “PetAction,” “Minties,” “Vera,”“Vera” and “Delightibles” and “VetIQ,” all of which are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We also have numerous other trademark registrations and pending applications, in the U.S., Canada and Europe, for product names that are central to our branding. Our trademarks are valuable assets that reinforce our brand, our sub-brands and our consumers’ favorable perception of our products. The current registrations of these trademarks in the U.S. and foreign countries are effective for varying periods of time and may be renewed periodically, provided that we, as the registered owner, or our licensees where applicable, comply with all applicable renewal requirements including, where necessary, the continued use of the trademarks in connection with the goods or services identified in the applicable

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registrations. In addition to trademark protection, we own numerous URL designations, including www.petarmor.com, www.vetiqpetcare.com, www.vippetcare.com, petvet.vippetcare.com, www.vetiq.com, www.advecta.com, www.sentrypetcare.com, www.sergeants.com, www.delightibles.com and www.mintiestreats.com, thatwhich are important to the successful implementation of our marketing and advertising strategy. We also have patents and pending patent applications for products, formulas and packaging that we consider important to our business.  Including various methods of use, interomone, pheromone compositions and spot-on pesticide compositions. We rely on and carefully protect unpatented proprietary expertise, recipes and formulations, continuing innovation and other trade secrets to develop and maintain our competitive position. The contents of our websites are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

Government Regulation

Along with our contract manufacturers, ingredient and packaging suppliers and third-party shipping providers, we are subject to a broad range of laws and regulations, both in the U.S. and elsewhere, intended to protect public health and safety, natural resources and the environment. Our products and operations in the U.S. are subject to regulation by the FDA, the EPA, the Florida Department of Health and the USDA and by various other federal, state, local and foreign authorities regarding the registration, manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, advertising, labeling and export of our products, including drug and food safety standards.

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All Rx animal drugs are required to be approved by the FDA through either a New Animal Drug Application or, in the case of generic Rx animal drugs, an Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application (“ANADA”). Two of our proprietary value-branded products, TruProfen and Heart Shield Plus, have been approved by the FDA under ANADAs submitted to the FDA by third parties. We have agreements with these third parties that hold approved ANADAs to private label or proprietary value-branded products under such ANADAs,ANADAs. However, the third parties that hold the ANADAs are ultimately responsible for compliance with regulatory obligations associated with these products.

In addition, our foreign subsidiaries are subject to the laws of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the European Union, as well as provincial and local regulations.

Under various statutes and regulations, these agencies and authorities, among other things, (i) prescribe the requirements for registration and establish the standards for quality and safety, (ii) regulate our marketing, advertising and sales to consumers and (iii) control the importing and exporting of our products. Certain of these agencies, in certain circumstances, must not only approve our products, but also review the manufacturing processes and facilities used to produce these products before they can be marketed in the United States and elsewhere. In particular, certain of our pet medication products require EPA or FDA approval prior to marketing. To market such an FDA-regulateda regulated pet medicine,product, the FDAregulatory agency must approve a new animal drug application, or NADA,product, supported by data from animal safety and effectiveness studies that adequately demonstrate the safety and efficacy of that product in the target animal for the intended indication; or, in the case of generic versions of previously approved reference-listed pet medicines,products, the FDA an ANADA,regulatory agency, supported by data to demonstrate, among other things, that the proposed generic product has the same active ingredients in the same concentration as the reference-listed product and is bioequivalent to the reference listed product. After approval, manufacturers are required to collect reports of adverse events and submit them on a regular basis to either the EPA or FDA. Some of the approved products we distribute are marketed pursuant to approved ANADAs held by third parties with whom we contract to distribute those ANADA-approved products under our own label.

We are subject to labor and employment laws, safety and health regulations and other laws, including those promulgated by the EPA and the National Labor Relations Board. Our operations, and those of our contract manufacturers, ingredient and packaging suppliers and third-party shipping providers, are subject to various laws and regulations relating to worker health and safety matters as well as environmental and natural resource protection, including the availability and use of pesticides, emissions and discharges to the environment, and the treatment, handling, storage and disposal of materials and wastes. We monitor changes in these laws and believe that we are in material compliance with applicable laws and regulations. No assurance can be given, however, that material costs and liabilities will not arise in the future, such as due to a change in the law or the discovery of currently unknown conditions.

Certain states have laws, rules and regulations which require that veterinary medical practices be either wholly-owned or majority-owned by licensed veterinarians and that corporations which are not wholly-owned or majority-owned by licensed veterinarians refrain from providing, or holding themselves out as providers of, veterinary medical care. In these states and provinces, we provide management and other administrative services to veterinary practices rather than

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owning such practices or providing such care. In some cases, in addition to providing management and administrative services we may lease the veterinary facility and equipment to the veterinary practice. Although we have structured our operations to comply with our understanding of the veterinary medicine laws of each state and province in which we operate, interpretive legal precedent and regulatory guidance varies by jurisdiction and is often sparse and not fully developed.

In addition, all of the states in which we operate impose various registration permit and/or licensing requirements. To fulfill these requirements, we have registered each of our facilities with appropriate governmental agencies and, where required, have appointed a licensed veterinarian to act on behalf of each facility. All veterinarians practicing in our animal wellness centers are required to maintain valid state licenses to practice.

Our Corporate Information

PetIQ, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in February 2016 for the purpose of completing our IPO and has had no business activities or transactions prior to July 20, 2017. PetIQ is a holding company and the sole managing member of  HoldCo, a Delaware limited liability company, founded in 2012. HoldCo is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”), an Idaho limited liability company and our predecessor for financial reporting purposes, and has no operations and no assets other than the equity interests of Opco. We are incorporated in Delaware and currently exist as a Delaware corporation.  Our principal executive offices are located at 500 E. Shore Dr.,923 S. Bridgeway Place, Eagle, Idaho 83616. Our telephone number is 208-939-8900. The address of our corporate website is www.petiq.com,, and our investor relations website is located at http://ir.petiq.com.ir.petiq.com. The contents of our website are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

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Available Information

Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, annual proxy statements and related proxy cards are made available on our website at the same time they are mailed to stockholders. Our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, periodic reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports that we file or furnish pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are available through our website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been electronically filed or furnished to the SEC. Our website also provides access to reports filed by our directors, executive officers and certain significant shareholders pursuant to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. In addition, General Code of Ethics and charters for the committees of our board of directors are available on our website as well as other shareholder communications. The information contained in or that can be accessed through our website does not constitute a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this report. You may read and copy any materials we file with the Securities and Exchang Commission (“SEC”) at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains a website, www.sec.gov, whichan internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information related to issuers that we file electronically with the SEC.

Item 1A – Risk Factors

Our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

There is significant uncertainty regarding the extent to which and how long the COVID-19 pandemic and its related effects will impact the U.S. economy and related demand for our products and services and, as a result, our business and future operating results and financial condition.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, disruption and uncertainty. It has resulted in government restrictions, such as “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” directives, quarantines, travel advisories and the implementation of social distancing measures, leading to the closure of businesses and causing weakened economic conditions and an economic slowdown and recession.  There is significant uncertainty regarding the extent to which and how long COVID-19 and its related effects will impact the U.S. economy and related demand for our products and services. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and operating results during 2021 will depend on future developments, including the duration and continued spread of COVID-19, the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, and the impact on our customers and employees, as well as the U.S. economy, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have other adverse effects on our business, operating results and financial condition, including changes in customer and consumer behavior related to pandemic fears, quarantines and market downturns, as well as impacts on our workforce if the virus becomes widespread in any of our markets. For example, the Company has experienced an elevated level of absenteeism due to COVID-19 related illnesses and as a result between 12% and 16% of service segment operations are temporarily closed week to week. If the virus were to affect a significant amount of the workforce employed or operating at our facilities, we may experience delays or the inability to produce and deliver products to our retail partners on a timely basis. In addition, one or more of our customers, service providers or suppliers may experience financial distress, file for bankruptcy protection, go out of business, or suffer disruptions in their business due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

We are uncertain of the potential full magnitude or duration of the business and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. This inherent uncertainty, due in part to rapidly changing governmental directives, public health challenges and progress, including the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, and market reactions thereto, makes it challenging for our management to estimate the future performance of our business and plan accordingly. Should the potential adverse impacts described above (or others that are currently unknown) occur, whether individually or collectively, it is likely to result in an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, at least for the near term.

Finally, the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to contain it heighten the risks described in other risk factors in this Form 10-K.

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We may seek to grow our business through acquisitions of or investments in new or complementary businesses, facilities, technologies or products, or through strategic alliances, and the failure to manage acquisitions, investments or strategic alliances, or the failure to integrate them with our existing business, could have a material adverse effect on us.

From time to time we may consider opportunities to acquire or make investments in new or complementary businesses, facilities, technologies or products, or enter into strategic alliances, that may enhance our capabilities, expand our manufacturing network,

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complement our current products or expand the breadth of our markets, such as the recent VIP Acquisition.markets. Potential and completed acquisitions and investments and other strategic alliances involve numerous risks, including:

problems integrating the purchased business, facilities, technologies or products;

issues maintaining uniform standards, procedures, controls and policies;

unanticipated costs associated with acquisitions, investments or strategic alliances;

diversion of management’s attention from our existing business;

adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and retail customers;

risks associated with entering new markets in which we have limited or no experience;

potential loss of key employees of acquired businesses; and

increased legal and accounting compliance costs.

We do not know if we will be able to identify acquisitions or strategic relationships we deem suitable, whether we will be able to successfully complete any such transactions on favorable terms or at all or whether we will be able to successfully integrate any acquired business, facilities, technologies or products into our business or retain any key personnel, suppliers or customers. Our ability to successfully grow through strategic transactions depends upon our ability to identify, negotiate, complete and integrate suitable target businesses, facilities, technologies and products and to obtain any necessary financing. These efforts could be expensive and time-consuming and may disrupt our ongoing business and prevent management from focusing on our operations. If we are unable to integrate any acquired businesses, facilities, technologies and products effectively, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Completed acquisitions may result in additional goodwill and/or an increase in other intangible assets on our balance sheet. We are required annually, or as facts and circumstances exist, to test goodwill and other intangible assets to determine if impairment has occurred. If the testing performed indicates that impairment has occurred, we are required to record a non-cash impairment charge for the difference between the carrying value of the goodwill or other intangible assets and the implied fair value of the goodwill or the fair value of other intangible assets in the period the determination is made. We determined there was no impairment in 2017, 2016 and 2015; however, we cannot accurately predict the amount and timing of any impairment of assets. Should the value of goodwill or other intangible assets become impaired, there could be a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We may not be able to successfully integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business and operations.

As a result of the VIP Acquisition, the size of our business has expanded significantly and we have entered into a new line of business providing veterinary services. This will pose substantial challenges for our management, including the management of significantly expanded operations and associated increased cost and complexity. In addition, the provision of veterinary services is a regulated industry subject to numerous governmental regulations. Any failure to manage our expanded business or to realize the anticipated benefits of the VIP Acquisition could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

We are dependent on a relatively limited number of customers for a significant portion of our net sales.

Our two largest retail customers in 2020 were Chewy.com and Walmart, and Sam’s Club,which accounted for 30%31% and 16%11%, respectively, of our net salessales. Our largest retail customers in 2017,  33%2019 were Chewy.com and 21%Walmart, which accounted for 22% and 12%, respectively, of our net sales in 2016, and 39% and 21% of our net sales in 2015, respectively.sales. No other retail customer has accounted for 10% or more of our net sales forduring these periods. In addition, Anda, which distributes our products to pharmacies, accounted for 15% of our net sales in 2017 and 2016 and 14% of our net sales in 2015.two years. If we were to lose any of our key customers, or if any of our key customers reduce the amount of their orders, or if any of our key customers consolidate, reduce their store footprint, and/experience financial or gain greater market power,operational difficulties or generate less traffic, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. We may be similarly adversely impacted if any of our key customers experience any financial or operational difficulties or generate less traffic.

In addition, we generally do not enter into long-term contracts with our retail customers. As a result, we rely on consumers’ continuing demand for our products and our position in the market for all purchase orders. Our customers are sophisticated and have the ability to replace our proprietary value brands with various other supply options if we do not compete aggressively for their business. If our retail customers change their pricing, margin expectations or business terms (including through the imposition of warehouse and other fees), change their business strategies as a result of industry consolidation or otherwise, reduce the number of brands or product lines they carry, decrease their advertising or promotional efforts for, or the amount of shelf space they allocate to, our products or allocate greater shelf space to other

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shelf space to other products, our net sales could decrease and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We may not be able to successfully implement our growth strategy in our Products segment on a timely basis or at all.

Our future success depends, in large part, on our ability to implement our growth strategy, including introducing products and expanding into new markets, attracting new consumers to our brand and sub-brands, improving placement of our products in the stores of our retail customers, and expanding our distribution. In particular, we recently began to expand our sales plan to includedistribution and online sales through our retail partners. Our ability to implement this growth strategy depends, among other things, on our ability to:

develop new proprietary value-branded products and product line extensions that appeal to consumers;

continue to effectively compete in our industry;

increase our brand and sub-brand recognition by effectively implementing our marketing strategy and advertising initiatives;

maintain and, to the extent necessary, improve our high standards for product quality, safety and integrity;

expand and maintain brand and sub-brand loyalty;

secure shelf space and wellness center space in the stores of our retail customers; and

increase profitability of our mobile clinics or wellness centers; and

enter into distribution and other strategic arrangements with traditional retailers and other potential distributors of our products.

We may not be able to successfully implement our growth strategy and may need to change our strategy in order to maintain our growth. If we fail to implement our growth strategy or if we invest resources in a growth strategy that ultimately proves unsuccessful, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.affected.

We may be unsuccessful in opening new wellness centers, which could adversely affect our growth

WeOne of the key means to achieving our growth strategy is through opening new clinics, both wellness centers and mobile clinics, and operating those on a profitable basis. During 2020, we have incurred net lossesopened 27 new wellness centers within retail partners and we plan to open an additional 130 to 170 wellness centers in 2021 with an expected 1,000 wellness centers by the pastend of 2024. Our ability to open new clinics is dependent upon a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including our ability to:

identify locations and retail partners that can support our wellness centers;
compete for sites;
reach acceptable lease or host arrangement terms;
hire, train, and retain the skilled veterinarians and skilled employees necessary to staff the clinics and wellness centers;
obtain, in a timely manner and for an acceptable cost, required licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals;
respond effectively to any changes in local, state, and federal law and regulations that adversely affect our ability to open new wellness centers or clinics; and
control construction and other launch costs to open the wellness centers and clinics.

There is no guarantee that a sufficient number of suitable sites or hosts will be available in desirable areas or on terms that are acceptable to us in order to achieve our growth plan. If we are unable to open new wellness centers, or if openings are significantly delayed, our earnings or revenue growth and our business could be materially and adversely affected, as we expect a portion of our growth to come from new locations.

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of familiarity with local real estate markets and demographics, (iii) lack of consumer familiarity with our brand, and (iv) competitive and economic conditions, and discretionary spending patterns that are different from and more difficult to predict or satisfy than in our existing markets. In addition, wellness centers that we open in new markets may take longer to reach expected sales and profit levels on a consistent basis, and may be unable to sustain profitability in the future.

We incurred net losses of $3.4 millionhave higher construction, occupancy, and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, we had an accumulated deficit of $22.4 million including the operations of HoldCo prior to our IPO. We expect to continue to incur significant product commercialization and regulatory, sales and marketing and other expenses. In addition, our general and administrative expenses increased following our IPO due to the additionaloperating costs, associated with being a public company. The net income we earn may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. We will need to generate additional net sales or increased gross margin to sustain profitability, and we cannot be surethan wellness centers that we will remain profitable foropen in existing markets, thereby affecting our overall profitability. Any failure on our part to recognize or respond to these challenges may adversely affect the success of any substantial period of time. Our failure to maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our Class A common stock.new wellness centers.

If we continue to grow rapidly, we may not be able to manage our growth effectively.

Our historical rapid growth has placed and, if continued, may continue to place significant demands on our management and our operational and financial resources. Our organizational structure may become more complex as we add additional staff, and we would likely require more resources to grow and continue to improve our operational, management and financial controls. If we are not able to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We currently purchase our distributed Rx and OTC medications from manufacturers and licensed distributors. We do not have a long term guaranteed supply of medications at pre-established prices for the majority of our products.

We currently do not manufacture the vast majority of our branded products that we distribute and we are depending on certain manufacturers and licensed distributors for our supply of products. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to purchase an adequate supply of Rx and OTC medications from manufacturers and licensed distributors to meet our customers’ demands, or that we will be able to purchase these medications at competitive prices. As these medications represent a significant portion of our net sales, our failure to fill customer orders for these medications could adversely impact our net sales. If we are forced to pay higher prices for these medications to ensure an adequate supply, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to pass along to our customers any increases in the prices we pay for these medications.  Manufacturers may also decide to compete further with us by pursuing or increasing their efforts in direct marketing and sales of their products. These manufacturers can sell their products at lower prices and maintain a higher gross margin on their product sales than we can. In this event, retailers may elect to purchase Rx and OTC medications directly from those manufacturers. Additionally, in the event that the manufacturers of these Rx and OTC medications take action to prohibit our licensed distributors from selling such medications to us entirely, or dictate the pricing at which our licensed distributors sell such medications to us or that our retail customers sell such medications to end consumers, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

We operate in a highly competitive industry and may lose market share or experience margin erosion if we are unable to compete effectively.

The pet healthproducts and wellnessservices retail industry is highly competitive. WeIn our Products segment, we compete on the basis of product and ingredient quality, product availability, quality, palatability, brand awareness, loyalty and trust, product variety and innovation,ingredients, product packaging and design, shelf space, reputation and brand, price and conveniencepoint and promotional efforts. We compete directly and indirectly with both manufacturers and distributors of pet medication and health and wellness products includingand online distributors, andas well as with veterinarians. We directly face direct competition from companies that distribute various pet medications and pet health and wellness products to traditional retailers such as Perrigo, Unicharm Company andElanco (formerly Bayer AG), Central Garden and Pet Company, allHartz (Unicharm Corp.), Mars, Inc., Nestlé S.A, Promika LLC, Tevra Brands, and The J.M. Smucker Company, most of which are larger than we are and have greater financial resources. We alsoSimilarly, we face intense competition infrom manufacturers who sell pet medications and pet health and wellness products to e-commerce and other retailers and to veterinarians, who compete directly with our retailers to offer consumers pet flea and tick and other pet health and wellness products.

Our retail customers compete with online retailers and veterinarians for the sale of Rx and OTC pet medications and other health and wellness products. Veterinarians hold a competitive advantage over us because many pet owners may find it more convenient or preferable to purchase these products categorydirectly from their veterinarians at the time of an office visit.  In order to effectively compete with veterinarians, we and retail partners must continue to price competitively and to educate pet owners about the product availability, service and savings offered by purchasing pet medications and other health products in their retail stores.

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Within our Services segment, we compete directly with veterinarians. Our primary competitors for our veterinary clinics in most markets are individual practitioners or small, regional multi-clinic practices. In addition, some national companies such as Nestlé, Mars, and Smucker, allBanfield Pet Hospitals, VCA Animal Hospitals, or Petco are developing or have developed networks of veterinary clinics in markets in which are larger than we are and have greater financial resources.

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Although we do not compete with various human drug distributors today, we have no way to guarantee that they will not enter into the market in the future. These distributors, such as McKesson Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Corporation and Cardinal Health, Inc., are larger than we are and have greater financial resources than we do.currently operate.

These competitors may be able to identify and adapt to changes in consumer preferences more quickly than us due to their resources and scale. They may also be more successful in marketing and selling their products, better able to increase prices to reflect cost pressures and better able to increase their promotional activity, which may impact us and the entire pet health and wellness industry. If these or other competitive pressures cause our products to lose market share or experience margin erosion, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We face significant competition from veterinarians and may not be able to compete profitably with them.

We compete indirectly with veterinarians for the sale of pet medications and other health and wellness products. Veterinarians hold a competitive advantage over us because many pet owners may find it more convenient or preferable to purchase these products directly from their veterinarians at the time of an office visit. In addition, with the completion of the VIP Acquisition, we now manage a significant number of veterinarians, both as employees and as independent contractors, and now compete directly with the veterinarians for the provision of veterinarian services.  In order to effectively compete with veterinarians in the future, we may be required to incur additional costs for marketing, promotions and other incentives, which may result in lower operating margins and adversely affect the results of operations.

Resistance from veterinarians to authorize prescriptions, or attempts/efforts on their part to discourage pet owners to purchase from retailers and pharmacies could cause our net sales to decrease and could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Since we began our operations, some veterinarians have resisted providing, or simply refuse to provide, pet owners with a copy of their pet’s prescription or authorizing the prescription to an outside pharmacy, thereby effectively preventing outside pharmacies from filling such prescriptions under state law. We have also been informed by customers and consumers that veterinarians on certain occasions have tried to discourage pet owners from purchasing from the retail channel. If the number of veterinarians who refuse to authorize prescriptions should increase, or if veterinarians are successful in discouraging pet owners from purchasing from outside retailers and pharmacies, our net sales could decrease and our financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Any damage to our reputation or our brand or sub-brands may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Maintaining, developing and expanding our reputation with consumers, our retail customers and our suppliers is critical to our success. Our brand and sub-brands may suffer if our marketing plans or product initiatives are not successful. The importance of our brand and sub-brands may decrease if competitors offer more products with formulations similar to the products that we manufacture. Further, our brand and sub-brands may be negatively impacted due to real or perceived quality issues or if consumers perceive us as being untruthful in our marketing and advertising, even if such perceptions are not accurate. Product contamination, the failure to maintain high standards for product quality, safety and integrity, including raw materials and ingredients obtained from suppliers, or allegations of product quality issues, mislabeling or contamination, even if untrue or caused by our contract manufacturing partners or raw material suppliers, may reduce demand for our products or cause production and delivery disruptions. We maintain guidelines and procedures to ensure the quality, safety and integrity of our products. However, we may be unable to detect or prevent product and/or ingredient quality issues, mislabeling or contamination, particularly in instances of fraud or attempts to cover up or obscure deviations from our guidelines and procedures. If any of our products become unfit for consumption, cause injury or are mislabeled, we may have to engage in a product recall and/or be subject to liability. Damage to our reputation or our brand or sub-brands or loss of consumer confidence in our products for any of these or other reasons could result in decreased demand for our products and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Our growth and business are dependent on trends that may change, and our historical growth may not be indicative of our future growth.

The growth of our business depends primarily on the continued shift from consumers purchasing pet health and wellness products from veterinarians to purchasing such products through traditional retail channels, growth of the pet health and wellness products market and popularity of pet ownership, transitions from traditional veterinarians to mobile clinics and wellness centers, as well as on general economic conditions. These trends may not continue or may change. In the event of a decline in consumers purchasing pet health and wellness products through traditional retail channels, a change in pet health and wellness trends or a decrease in the overall number of pets, or during challenging economic times, we

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may be unable to persuade our retail customers and consumers to purchase our products, and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected and our growth rate may slow or stop.

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There may be decreased spending on pets in a challenging economic climate.

The United States has from time to time experienced challenging economic conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic,  and the global financial markets have recently undergone and may continue to experience significant volatility and disruption. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected by a challenging economic climate, including adverse changes in interest rates, volatile commodity markets and inflation, contraction in the availability of credit in the market and reductions in consumer spending. The keeping of pets and the purchase of pet-related products may constitute discretionary spending for some consumers and any material decline in the amount of consumer discretionary spending may reduce overall levels of pet ownership or spending on pets. As a result, a slow-down in the general economy may cause a decline in demand for our products. In addition, we cannot predict how worsening economic conditions would affect consumer behavior and our retail customers and suppliers, generally. If economic conditions result in decreased spending on pets and have a negative impact on our retail customers and suppliers, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Our business depends, in part, on the sufficiency and effectiveness of our marketing and trade promotion programs and incentives.

Due to the highly competitive nature of our industry, we must effectively and efficiently promote and market our products through television, internet and print advertisements as well as through trade promotions and incentives to sustain and improve our competitive position in our market. Marketing investments may be costly. In addition, we may, from time to time, change our marketing strategies and spending, including the timing or nature of our trade promotions and incentives. We may also change our marketing strategies and spending in response to actions by our customers, competitors and other companies that manufacture and/or distribute pet health and wellness products. The sufficiency and effectiveness of our marketing and trade promotions and incentives are important to our ability to retain and improve our market share and margins. If our marketing and trade promotions and incentives are not successful or if we fail to implement sufficient and effective marketing and trade promotions and incentives or adequately respond to changes in industry marketing strategies, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

If our products or services are alleged to cause injury or illness or our products fail to comply with governmental regulations, we may need to recall our products andand/or may experience product liability claims.related claims and reputational damage.

Our products may be subject to product recalls, including voluntary recalls or withdrawals, if they are alleged to pose a risk of injury or illness, or if they are alleged to have been mislabeled, misbranded or adulterated or to otherwise be in violation of governmental regulations. We may also voluntarily recall or withdraw products in order to protect our brand or reputation if we determine that they do not meet our standards, whether for quality, palatability, appearance or otherwise. If there is any future product recall or withdrawal, it could result in substantial and unexpected expenditures, destruction of product inventory, damage to our reputation and lost sales due to the unavailability of the product for a period of time, and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In addition, a product recall or withdrawal may require significant management attention and could result in enforcement action by regulatory authorities.

We also may be subject to product liability claims if the consumption or use of our products is alleged to cause injury or illness. Although we carry product liability insurance, our insurance may not be adequate to cover all liabilities that we may incur in connection with product liability claims. For example, punitive damages are generally not covered by insurance. If we are subject to substantial product liability claims in the future, we may not be able to continue to maintain our existing insurance, obtain comparable insurance at a reasonable cost, if at all, or secure additional coverage. This could result in future product liability claims being uninsured. If there is a product liability judgment against us or a settlement agreement related to a product liability claim, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. In addition, even if product liability claims against us are not successful or are not fully pursued, these claims could be costly and time-consuming and may require management to spend time defending claims rather than operating our business.

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liabilities that we may incur in connection with veterinary malpractice or negligence claims. Additionally, any such claims may result in reputational damage to our services segment and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

To the extent our retail customers purchase products in excess of consumer consumption in any period, our net sales in a subsequent period may be adversely affected as our retail customers seek to reduce their inventory levels.

From time to time, our retail customers may purchase more products than they expect to sell to consumers during a particular time period. Our retail customers may grow their inventory in anticipation of, or during, our promotional events, which typically provide for reduced prices during a specified time or other incentives. Our retail customers may also increase inventory in anticipation of a price increase for our products, or otherwise over-order our products as a result of overestimating demand for

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our products. If a retail customer increases its inventory during a particular reporting period as a result of a promotional event, anticipated price increase or otherwise, then our net sales during the subsequent reporting period may be adversely impacted as our retail customers seek to reduce their inventory to customary levels. This effect may be particularly pronounced when the promotional event, price increase or other event occurs near the end or beginning of a reporting period or when there are changes in the timing of a promotional event, price increase or similar event, as compared to the prior year. To the extent our retail customers seek to reduce their usual or customary inventory levels or change their practices regarding purchases in excess of consumer consumption, our net sales and results of operations may be materially adversely affected in that or subsequent periods.

We may not be able to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively, which may adversely affect our results of operations.

We must accurately forecast demand for all of our products in order to ensure that we have enough products available to meet the needs of our retail customers. Our forecasts are based on multiple assumptions that may cause our estimates to be inaccurate and affect our ability to obtain adequate manufacturing capacity (whether our own manufacturing capacity or contract manufacturing capacity) in order to meet the demand for our proprietary value-branded products, which could prevent us from meeting increased retail customer or consumer demand and harm our brand, our sub-brands and our business. If we do not accurately align our manufacturing capabilities with demand, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

If for any reason we were to change any one of our contract manufacturers, we could face difficulties that might adversely affect our ability to maintain an adequate supply of our proprietary value-branded products, and we would incur costs and expend resources in the course of making the change. Moreover, we might not be able to obtain terms as favorable as those received from our current contract manufacturers, which in turn would increase our costs.

In addition, we must continuously monitor our inventory and product mix against forecasted demand. If we underestimate demand, we risk having inadequate supplies. We also face the risk of having too much inventory on hand that may reach its expiration date and become unsalable, and we may be forced to rely on markdowns or promotional sales to dispose of excess or slow-moving inventory. If we are unable to manage our supply chain effectively, our operating costs could increase and our profit margins could decrease.

We rely on our contract manufacturing partners to produceShipping is a portioncritical part of our productsbusiness and any changes in, or disruptions into, our contract manufacturers’ systems or events outside our controlshipping arrangements could increase our cost of sales, adversely affect our net sales and injure our reputation and customer relationships, thereby harming our business.

We have agreements with contract manufacturers, who produce a portion of our proprietary value-branded products. The loss of any of these contract manufacturers or the failure for any reason of any of these contract manufacturers to fulfill their obligations under their agreements with us, including a failure to meet our quality controls and standards, may result in disruptions to our supply of products. We may be unable to locate an additional or alternate contract manufacturing arrangement in a timely manner or on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Identifying a suitable manufacturer is an involved process that requires us to become satisfied with the prospective manufacturer’s level of expertise, quality control, responsiveness and service, financial stability and labor practices.

Moreover, in the event of a disruption in our contract manufacturers’ systems, we may be unable to locate alternative manufacturers of comparable quality at an acceptable price, or at all. The manufacture of our products may not be easily transferable to other sites in the event that any of our contract manufacturers experience breakdown, failure or substandard performance of equipment, disruption of supply or shortages of raw materials and other supplies, labor problems, power outages, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters or the need to comply with environmental and other directives of governmental agencies. From time to time, a contract manufacturer may experience financial difficulties, bankruptcy or other business, disruptions, which could disrupt our supply of products or require that we incur additional expense by providing financial accommodations to the contract manufacturer or taking other steps to seek to minimize or avoid supply disruption, such as establishing a new contract manufacturing arrangement with another provider. Any delay, interruption or increased cost in the proprietary value-branded products that might occur for any reason could affect our ability to meet customer demand for our products, adversely affect our net sales, increase our cost of sales and hurt our results of operations. In addition, manufacturing disruption could injure our reputation and customer relationships, thereby harming our business.

We currently purchase our distributed Rx and OTC medications from manufacturers and licensed distributors. We do not have any guaranteed supply of medications at any pre-established prices.

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We cannot guarantee that we will be able to purchase an adequate supply of Rx and OTC medications from manufacturers and licensed distributors to meet our customers’ demands, or that we will be able to purchase these medications at competitive prices. As these medications represent a significant portion of our net sales, our failure to fill customer orders for these medications could adversely impact our net sales. If we are forced to pay higher prices for these medications to ensure an adequate supply, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to pass along to our customers any increases in the prices we pay for these medications. Additionally, in the event that the manufacturers of these Rx and OTC medications take action to prohibit our licensed distributors from selling such medications to us entirely, or dictate the pricing at which our licensed distributors sell such medications to us or that our retail customers sell such medications to end consumers, our financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.operations.

If any of our independent transportation providers experience delays or disruptions, our business could be adversely affected.

We currently rely on independent transportation servicethird-party national and regional logistics providers both to ship deliver products to our manufacturing and distribution warehouses from our third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers and to shipdeliver products from our manufacturing and distribution warehouses to our retail customers. Our utilizationIf we are not able to negotiate acceptable pricing and other terms with these providers, or if these providers experience performance problems or other difficulties in processing our orders or delivering our products, it could negatively impact our results of operations and our customers’ experience. For example, changes to the terms of our shipping arrangements may adversely impact our margins and profitability. In addition, our ability to receive inbound inventory efficiently and ship merchandise to our retail customers may be negatively affected by factors beyond our and these delivery services,providers’ control, including inclement weather, fire, flood, power loss, earthquakes, acts of war or those of anyterrorism or other events specifically impacting our or other shipping partners, such as

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labor disputes, financial difficulties, system failures and other disruptions to the operations of the shipping companies thaton which we may elect to use, isrely. We are also subject to risks including increases in fuel prices, which would increaseof damage or loss during delivery by our shipping costs, and employee strikes and inclement weather, which may impact the shipping company’s ability to provide delivery services sufficient to meet our shipping needs. vendors. If any of the foregoing occurs, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Changes affecting the availability of the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) may have consequences for us that cannot yet be reasonably predicted.

We have outstanding debt with variable interest rates based on LIBOR. Advances under our revolving credit facility and our term loan facility generally bear interest based on (i) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in our credit agreements and calculated using LIBOR) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in our credit agreements). The LIBOR benchmark has been the subject of national, international and other regulatory guidance and proposals to reform. In July 2017, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. These reforms may cause LIBOR to perform differently than it has in the past, and LIBOR may ultimately cease to exist after 2021. Alternative benchmark rates may replace LIBOR and could affect our debt securities, debt payments and receipts. At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any changes to LIBOR, any phase out of LIBOR or any establishment of alternative benchmark rates. Any new benchmark rate will likely not replicate LIBOR exactly, which could impact our contracts that terminate after 2021. There is uncertainty about how applicable law and the courts will address the replacement of LIBOR with alternative rates on variable rate retail loan contracts and other contracts that do not include alternative rate fallback provisions. If LIBOR ceases to exist after 2021, the interest rates on our revolving credit facility and our term loan facility will be based on the Base Rate or an alternative benchmark rate, which may result in higher interest rates. In addition, any changes to benchmark rates may have an uncertain impact on our cost of funds and our access to the capital markets, which could impact our results of operations and cash flows. Uncertainty as to the nature of such potential changes may also adversely affect the trading market for our securities

The growth of our business depends in part on our ability to accurately predict consumer trends, successfully introduce new products and improve existing products, and our research and development and partnership efforts may fail to generateexpand into new product developments.offerings.

A key element of ourOur growth strategy depends, in part, on both our existing product portfolio and our ability to develop and marketsuccessfully introduce new products, including our manufactured products, and improvements toimprove and reposition our existing products includingto meet the requirements of our retail partners and those that we may develop through partnerships.of pet parents.  This, in turn, depends on our ability to predict and respond to evolving consumer trends, demands and preferences. The success of our innovation and product development efforts is affected by the technical capability of our product development staff and third-party consultants in developing and testing new products, including complying with governmental regulations, our attractiveness as a partner for outside research and development scientists and entrepreneurs and the success of our management and sales team in introducing and marketing new products.

We may be unable to determine with accuracy when or whether any of our products now under development will be approved or launched, and we may be unable to develop or otherwise acquire product candidates or products. Additionally, we cannot predict whether any such products, once launched, will be commercially successful. Furthermore, the timing and cost of our R&D initiatives may increase as a result of additional government regulation or otherwise, making it more time-consuming and/or costly to research, test and develop new products. If we are unable to successfully develop or otherwise acquire new products, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Failure to protect our intellectual property could harm our competitive position or require us to incur significant expenses to enforce our rights.

Our success depends in part on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights. Our trademarks such as PetIQ,” “PetAction,“PetArmor,” “VIP Petcare,” “VetIQ PetCare,” “VetIQ,” “Capstar,” “Advecta,” “SENTRY,” “Sergeants,” “PetLock,” “HeartShield,“Heart Shield Plus,” “TruProfen,” “Betsy Farms,” “PetAction,” “Minties,” “Vera,” “Delightibiles,” “VetIQ”and “Delightibles” and others are valuable assets that support our brand, sub-brands and consumers’ perception of our products. We rely on trademark, copyright, trade secret, patent and other intellectual property laws, as well as nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements and other methods, to protect our trademarks, trade names, proprietary information, technologies and/or processes. Our non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements may not effectively prevent disclosure of our proprietary information, technologies and processes and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure

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of such information, which could harm our competitive position. In addition, effective patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret protection may be unavailable or limited for some of our intellectual property rights and trade secrets in foreign countries. We may need to engage in litigation or similar activities to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights of others. Any such litigation could require us to expend significant resources and divert the efforts and attention of our management and other personnel from our business operations. If we fail to protect our intellectual property, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims or other allegations, which could result in substantial damages and diversion of management’s efforts and attention.

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We have obligations to respect third-party intellectual property. The steps we take to prevent misappropriation, infringement or other violation of the intellectual property of others may not be successful. From time to time, third parties have asserted intellectual property infringement claims against us, our suppliers, or our retail customers and may continue to do so in the future. For example, Bayer Healthcare, Inc. filed suit against Cap IM Supply, Inc. (“Cap IM”), our supplier of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX, alleging that these products infringed Bayer’s intellectual property and seeking damages and to enjoin Cap IM from selling Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX to us. See Item 3—Legal Proceedings”. Although we believe that our products and manufacturing processes do not infringe in any material respect upon proprietary rights of other parties and/or that meritorious defenses would exist with respect to any assertions of infringement of other parties, we may from time to time be found to infringe on the proprietary rights. For example, patent applications in the United States and some foreign countries are generally not publicly disclosed until the patent application is published, and we may not be aware of currently filed patent applications that relate to our products or processes. If patents later issue on these applications, we may be found liable for subsequent infringement. Such claims that our products or processes infringe these rights, regardless of their merit or resolution, could be costly and may divert the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel. In part due to the complex technical issues and inherent uncertainties in intellectual property litigation, we cannot predict whether we will prevail in such proceedings. If such proceedings result in an adverse outcome, we could, among other things, be required to:

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Pay substantial damages (potentially treble damages in the United States);

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discontinue the use of the infringing processes;

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expend significant resources to develop non-infringing processes;

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expend significant resources to litigate matters or to develop non-infringing processes; and

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enter into licensing arrangements with the third party claiming infringement, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or may not be available at all.

If any of the foregoing occurs, our ability to compete could be affected and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Adverse litigation judgments or settlements resulting from legal proceedings relating to our business operations could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

From time to time, we are subject to allegations, and may be party to legal claims and regulatory proceedings, relating to our business operations. Such allegations, claims and proceedings may be brought by third parties, including our customers, employees, governmental or regulatory bodies or competitors. Defending against such claims and proceedings, regardless of their merits or outcomes, is costly and time consuming and may divert management’s attention and personnel resources from our normal business operations, and the outcome of many of these claims and proceedings cannot be predicted. If any of these claims or proceedings were to be determined adversely to us, a judgment, a fine or a settlement involving a payment of a material sum of money were to occur, or injunctive relief were issued against us, our reputation could be affected and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

A failure of one or more key information technology systems, networks or processes may materially adversely affect our ability to conduct our business.

The efficient operation of our business depends on our information technology systems. We rely on our information technology systems to effectively manage our sales and marketing, accounting and financial and legal and compliance

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functions, engineering and product development tasks, research and development data, communications, supply chain, order entry and fulfillment and other business processes. We also rely on third parties and virtualized infrastructure to operate and support our information technology systems. The failure of our information technology systems to perform as we anticipate could disrupt our business and could result in transaction errors, processing inefficiencies and the loss of sales and customers, causing our business and results of operations to suffer.

In addition, our information technology systems may be vulnerable to damage or interruption from circumstances beyond our control, including fire, natural disasters, power outages, systems failures, security breaches, cyber-attackscyberattacks and computer viruses. The failure of our information technology systems to perform as a result of any of these factors or our failure to effectively restore our systems or implement new systems could disrupt our entire operation and could result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess inventory and product shortages and a loss of important information. Further, to the extent that we have customer information in our databases, any unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, such information could result in claims under data

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protection laws and regulations and could damage our reputation and result in lost sales. If any of these risks materialize, our reputation and our ability to conduct our business may be materially adversely affected.

We are subject to extensive and ongoing governmental regulation and we may incur material costs in order to comply with existing or future laws and regulations, and our failure to comply may result in enforcement, recalls and other adverse actions or significant penalties.

We are subject to a broad range of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations intended to protect public health and safety, natural resources and the environment. See “Business—Government Regulation.” Our operations are subject to extensive and ongoing regulation by the FDA, EPA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”), the Florida Department of Health and by various other federal, state, local and foreign authorities regarding the manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, advertising, labeling and import and export of our products, including drug and food safety standards. Our operations also are subject to regulation regarding the availability and use of pesticides, emissions and discharges to the environment, and the treatment, handling, storage and disposal of materials and wastes. Many of these laws and regulations are becoming increasingly stringent and compliance with them is becoming increasingly expensive. Costs of compliance, and the impacts on us of any non-compliance, with any such laws and regulations could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Later discovery of previously unknown problems with a product, including adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency, or with our third-party manufacturers or manufacturing processes, or failure to comply with regulatory requirements, may result in, among other things:

restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of the product, withdrawal of the product from the market, or voluntary or mandatory product recalls;

fines, warning letters or holds on target animal studies;

refusal by applicable regulatory authorities to approve pending applications or supplements to approved applications, or suspension or revocation of product approvals;

product seizure or detention, or refusal to permit the import or export of products; and

injunctions or the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.

Regulatory policies may change and additional government regulations may be enacted that could prevent, limit or delay regulatory approval of any current or future product candidates. We cannot predict the likelihood, nature or extent of government regulation that may arise from future legislation or administrative action. If we are slow or unable to adapt to changes in existing requirements or the adoption of new requirements or policies, or if we are not able to maintain regulatory compliance, we may lose any marketing approval that we may have obtained, which would adversely affect our business.

Our business is also affected by export and import controls and similar laws and regulations, both in the United States and elsewhere. Issues such as national security or health and safety, which may slow or otherwise restrict imports or exports, may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Violations of or liability under any of these laws and regulations may result in administrative, civil or criminal fines or penalties against us, revocation or modification of applicable permits, environmental investigations or remedial activities, voluntary or involuntary product recalls, warning or untitled letters or cease and desist orders against or restrictions on operations that are not in compliance, among other things. Liability may be imposed under some laws and regulations regardless of fault or knowledge and regardless of the legality of the original action. These laws and regulations, or their interpretation, may change in the future and we may incur (directly, or indirectly through our contract manufacturers) material costs to comply with current or future laws and regulations or in any required product recalls.

Certain states have laws, rules and regulations which require that veterinary medical practices be owned by licensed veterinarians and that corporations which are not owned by licensed veterinarians refrain from providing, or holding themselves out as providers of, veterinary medical care. We may experience difficulty in expanding our operations into other states or provinces with similar laws, rules and regulations. Although we have structured our operations to comply with our understanding of the veterinary medicine laws of each state and province in which we operate, interpretive legal precedent and regulatory guidance varies by jurisdiction and is often sparse and not fully developed. A determination that we are in violation of applicable restrictions on the practice of veterinary medicine in any jurisdiction in which we operate, could have a material adverse effect on us, particularly if we are unable to restructure our operations to comply with the requirements of that jurisdiction.

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All of the states in which we operate impose various registration permit and/or licensing requirements. To fulfill these requirements, we have registered each of our facilities with appropriate governmental agencies and, where required, have appointed a licensed veterinarian to act on behalf of each facility. All veterinarians practicing in our animal hospitals are required to maintain valid state licenses to practice.

Failure to comply with federal, state and international laws and regulations relating to permit and/or licensing requirements, or the expansion of existing or the enactment of new laws or regulation relating to permit and/or licensing requirements, could adversely affect our business and our financial condition.

We strive to comply with all applicable laws, regulations and other legal obligations relating to permit and/or licensing requirements. It is possible, however, that these requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another or may conflict with other rules or our practices. We cannot guarantee that our practices have complied, comply or will comply fully with all such laws, regulations, requirements and obligations. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with our filed permits and licenses with any applicable federal, state or international related laws, industry standards or codes of conduct, regulatory guidance, orders to which we may be subject or other legal obligations relating to privacy or consumer protection could adversely affect our reputation, brand and business, and may result in claims, proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others or other liabilities. Any such claim, proceeding or action could hurt our reputation, brand and business, force us to incur significant expenses in defense of such proceedings, distract our management, increase our costs of doing business, result in a loss of customers and suppliers and may result in the imposition of monetary liability. We may also be contractually liable to indemnify and hold harmless third parties from the costs or consequences of non-compliance with any laws, regulations or other legal obligations relating to permit and/or licensing requirements. In addition, various federal, state and foreign legislative and regulatory bodies may expand existing laws or regulations, enact new laws or regulations or issue revised rules or guidance regarding permit and/or licensing requirements. Any such changes may force us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices. This could compromise our ability to pursue our growth strategy effectively and may adversely affect our ability to acquire customers or otherwise harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to comply with governmental regulations applicable to our Services business, various governmental agencies may impose fines, institute litigation or preclude us from operating in certain states.

Certain states and provinces have laws, rules and regulations which require that veterinary medical practices be owned by licensed veterinarians and that corporations which are not owned by licensed veterinarians refrain from providing, or holding themselves out as providers of, veterinary medical care. We may experience difficulty in expanding our operations into other states or provinces with similar laws, rules and regulations. Although we have structured our operations to comply with our understanding of the veterinary medicine laws of each state in which we operate, interpretive legal

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precedent and regulatory guidance varies by jurisdiction and is often sparse and not fully developed. A determination that we are in violation of applicable restrictions on the practice of veterinary medicine in any jurisdiction in which we operate, could have a material adverse effect on us, particularly if we are unable to restructure our operations to comply with the requirements of that jurisdiction. All of the states in which we operate impose various registration requirements. To fulfill these requirements, we have registered each of our facilities with appropriate governmental agencies and, where required, have appointed a licensed veterinarian to act on behalf of each facility. All veterinarians practicing in our animal hospitals are required to maintain valid state licenses to practice.

Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain key employees and the succession of senior management.

Our continued growth and success requires us to hire, retain and develop our leadership team. If we are unable to attract and retain talented, highly qualified senior management and other key executives, as well as provide for the succession of senior management, our growth and results of operations may be adversely impacted.

We may experience difficulties hiring skilled veterinarians due to shortages that could disrupt our business. 

From time to time we may experience shortages of skilled veterinarians in markets in which we operate mobile clinics and wellness centers, which may require us to enhance wages and benefits to recruit and retain enough qualified veterinarians to adequately staff mobile clinics and wellness centers. If we are unable to recruit and retain qualified veterinarians, or to control our labor costs, our business, financial conditions and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

We have incurred net losses in the past and may be unable to sustain profitability in the future.

We incurred a net loss of $77.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, we had an accumulated deficit of $93.4 million. We expect to continue to incur significant product commercialization and regulatory, sales and marketing, clinic opening, and other expenses. In addition, our general and administrative expenses increased following prior acquisitions to support the larger combined Company and product portfolio. The net income we earn may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. We will need to generate additional net sales or increased gross margin to attain and sustain profitability, and we cannot be sure that we will remain profitable for any substantial period of time. Our failure to maintain profitability could negatively impact the value of our Class A common stock.

If our cash from operations is not sufficient to meet our current or future operating needs, expenditures and debt service obligations, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Our ability to generate cash to meet our operating needs, expenditures and debt service obligations will depend on our future performance and financial condition, which will be affected by financial, business, economic, legislative, regulatory and other factors, including potential changes in costs, pricing, the success of product innovation and marketing, competitive pressure and consumer preferences. If our cash flow and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations and other cash needs, we could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures or to dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness.

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Our credit facility restricts our ability to take these actions and we may not be able to affect any such alternative measures on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, the lenders under our senior secured credit facilities can terminate their commitments to loan money, can declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable, foreclose against the assets securing their borrowings and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, any downgrade of our debt ratings by any of the major rating agencies, which could result from our financial performance, acquisitions or other factors, would also negatively impact our access to additional debt financing (including leasing) or refinancing on favorable terms, or at all. Even if we are successful in taking any such alternative actions, such actions may not allow us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations and, as a result, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

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The trading price of our Class A common stock is highly volatile. The trading price of our Class A common stock has fluctuated significantly since our IPO.

This volatility, as well as general economic, market or political conditions, could reduce the market price of shares of our Class A common stock in spite of our operating performance. In addition, our results of operations could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors due to a number of potential factors, including variations in our quarterly results of operations, additions or departures of key management personnel, failure to meet analysts’ earnings estimates, publication of research reports about our industry, litigation and government investigations, changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing interpretations or enforcement thereof affecting our business, adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future, changes in market valuations of similar companies or speculation in the press or investment community, announcements by our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, dispositions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments and adverse publicity about our industry in or individual scandals, and in response the market price of shares of our Class A common stock could decrease significantly.

In the past few years, stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. This litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources.

Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly and could fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors due to seasonality and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, resulting in a decline in our stock price.

Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly because of several factors, including:

the timing of new product and clinic launches;
the timing and extent of customer inventory management decisions;
our ability to procure product in a cost effective manner;
expansion to new customers or product categories;
seasonality of services;
macroeconomic conditions, both nationally and locally;
negative publicity relating to use of pet products outside the veterinary channel; and
taxes

Seasonal factors and the timing of holidays cause our revenue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Our flea and tick product offerings are most significant in the first half of the year, both leading up to and throughout the spring and summer seasons. Adverse weather conditions may also affect customer traffic to our customers or our ability to meet customer delivery requirements.

Risks Related to Our Company and Our Organizational Structure

Our principal asset is our interest in HoldCo, and, accordingly, we depend on distributions from HoldCo to pay our taxes and expenses. HoldCo’s ability to make such distributions may be subject to various limitations and restrictions.

We are a holding company and have no material assets other than our ownership of LLC Interests of HoldCo. As such, we have no independent means of generating revenue or cash flow, and our ability to pay our taxes and operating expenses or declare and pay dividends in the future, if any, will be dependent upon the financial results and cash flows of HoldCo and its subsidiaries and distributions we receive from HoldCo. There can be no assurance that our subsidiaries will generate sufficient cash flow to distribute funds to us or that applicable state law and contractual restrictions, including negative covenants in our debt instruments, will permit such distributions.

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HoldCo is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, as such, is not subject to any entity-level U.S. federal income tax. Instead, taxable income is allocated to holders of LLC Interests, including us. Accordingly, we incur income taxes on our allocable share of any net taxable income of HoldCo. Under the terms of the HoldCo Agreement, HoldCo will be obligated to make tax distributions to holders of LLC Interests, including us. These tax distributions are funded from available cash of HoldCo and its subsidiaries. These tax distributions will be computed, for us, based on our actual tax liability as a result of the net taxable income allocated to us as a result of owning interests in HoldCo and, for all Continuing LLC Owners, based on the net taxable income of HoldCo allocated to such holder of LLC Interests multiplied by an assumed, combined tax rate equal to the maximum rate applicable to an individual resident in New York, New York (taking into account the deductibility of state and local taxes and other applicable adjustments). In addition to tax expenses, we will also incur expenses related to our operations. We intend, as its managing member, to cause HoldCo to make cash distributions to the owners of LLC Interests in an amount sufficient to (i) fund all or part of their tax obligations in respect of taxable income allocated to them and (ii) cover our operating expenses. However, HoldCo’s ability to make such distributions may be subject to various limitations and restrictions, such as restrictions on distributions that would either violate any contract or agreement to which HoldCo is then a party, including debt agreements, or any applicable law, or that would have the effect of rendering HoldCo insolvent. Our credit agreement does not currently restrict our ability to make tax distributions, nor do we expect that it (or any successor thereto) should do so after the consummation of the Transactions.distributions. If we do not have sufficient funds to pay tax or other liabilities or to fund our operations, we may have to borrow funds, which could materially adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition and subject us to various restrictions imposed by any such lenders. In addition, if HoldCo does not have sufficient funds to make distributions, our ability to declare and pay cash dividends will also be restricted or impaired.

If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a result of our ownership of HoldCo, applicable restrictions could make it impractical for us to continue our business as contemplated and could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Under Sections 3(a)(1)(A) and (C) of the 1940 Act, a company generally will be deemed to be an “investment company” for purposes of the 1940 Act if (i) it is, or holds itself out as being, engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities or (ii) it engages, or proposes to engage, in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities and it owns or proposes to acquire investment securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of its total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. We do not believe that we are an “investment company,” as such term is defined in either of those sections of the 1940 Act.

As the sole managing member of HoldCo, we will control and operate HoldCo. On that basis, we believe that our interest in HoldCo is not an “investment security” as that term is used in the 1940 Act. However, if we were to cease participation in the management of HoldCo, our interest in HoldCo could be deemed an “investment security” for purposes of the 1940 Act.

We and HoldCo intend to conduct our operations so that we will not be deemed an investment company. However, if we were to be deemed an investment company, restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act, including limitations on our capital structure and

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our ability to transact with affiliates, could make it impractical for us to continue our business as contemplated and could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and Delaware law might discourage or delay acquisition attempts for us that you might consider favorable.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws contain provisions that may make the merger or acquisition of the Company more difficult without the approval of our board of directors. Among other things:

a staggered board of directors;

removal of directors, only for cause, by a supermajority of the voting power of stockholders entitled to vote;

a provision denying stockholders the ability to call special meetings;

a provision denying stockholders the ability to act by written consent;

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provisions waiving the corporate opportunity doctrine with respect to Certain Sponsors and their affiliates;

advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and nominations;

amendment of our amended and restated charter by a supermajority of the voting power of stockholders entitled to vote; and

the authorization of undesignated preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and shares of which may be issued without stockholder approval.

These provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace members of our board of directors, which is responsible for appointing the members of our management, and may discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change of control of our Company that is in the best interest of our stockholders. Even in the absence of a takeover attempt, the existence of these provisions may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our Class A common stock if they are viewed as discouraging future takeover attempts. In addition, because we are incorporated in Delaware, we have opted out of Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”).

Our board of directors is authorized to issue and designate shares of our preferred stock in additional series without stockholder approval.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors, without the approval of our stockholders, to issue shares of our preferred stock, subject to limitations prescribed by applicable law, rules and regulations and the provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as shares of preferred stock in series, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof. The powers, preferences and rights of these additional series of preferred stock may be senior to or on parity with our Class A common stock, which may reduce its value.

Unanticipated changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our income or other tax returns could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We are subject to taxes by the U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities, and our tax liabilities will be affected by the allocation of expenses to differing jurisdictions. Our future effective tax rates could be subject to volatility or adversely affected by a number of factors, including:

changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities;

expected timing and amount of the release of any tax valuation allowances;

tax effects of stock-based compensation; or

changes in tax laws, regulations or interpretations thereof.

In addition, we may be subject to audits of our income, sales and other transaction taxes by U.S. federal, state and local taxing authorities. Outcomes from these audits could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, was signed into law, significantly reforming the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The TCJA, among other things, includes changes to U.S. federal tax rates, imposes significant additional limitations on the deductibility of interest, allows for the expensing of capital expenditures, puts into effect the migration from a

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“worldwide” system of taxation to a territorial system and modifies or repeals many business deductions and credits. We continue to examine the impact the TCJA may have on our business. We will evaluate the effect of the TCJA on our projection of minimal cash taxes or to our deferred tax assets. The estimated impact of the TCJA is based on our management’s current knowledge and assumptions and recognized impacts could be materially different from current estimates based on our actual results and our further analysis of the new law. Our net deferred tax assets and liabilities have been revalued at the newly enacted U.S. corporate rate, and the impact  recognized in our tax expense in the year of enactment.

Risks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

Our equity sponsors and management team, individually or in the aggregate, have significant influence over us and their respective interests may conflict with yours in the future.

As of December 31, 2017 our equity sponsors, Eos, Labore and Porchlight, beneficially owned approximately 40.2%,  0%, and 2.3%, respectively, of our outstanding Class A common stock, approximately 0%, 30.4% and 17.8%, respectively, of our outstanding Class B common stock and approximately 24.7%, 11.7% and 8.3%, respectively, of the total voting power. As a result, our equity sponsors have, individually or in the aggregate, the ability to significantly influence all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including:

changes to the composition of our board of directors, which has the authority to direct our business and appoint and remove our officers;

proposed mergers, consolidations or other business combinations; and

amendments to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, which govern the rights attached to our shares of common stock.

This concentration of ownership of shares of our Class A and Class B common stock could delay or prevent proxy contests, mergers, tender offers, open-market purchase programs or other purchases of shares of our Class A common stock that might otherwise give you the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price of our Class A common stock. The interests of our equity sponsors may not always coincide with the interests of the other holders of our Class A common stock. This concentration of ownership may also adversely affect our stock price.

In the ordinary course of their business activities, any one of our equity sponsors and its affiliates may engage in activities where their interests conflict with our interests or those of our stockholders. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that none of our equity sponsors, any of their affiliates or any director who is not employed by us (including any non-employee director who serves as one of our officers in both his director and officer capacities) or his or her affiliates will have any duty to refrain from engaging, directly or indirectly, in the same business activities or similar business activities or lines of business in which we operate. Each of our equity sponsors also may pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. In addition, any one of our equity sponsors may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions that, in its judgment, could enhance its investment, even though such transactions might involve risks to you.

The Holders of our Class B common stock own LLC Interests in HoldCo, and have the right to redeem their interests in HoldCo for shares of Class A  common stock or cash, which could dilute our Class A stockholders.

At December 31, 2017 we had an aggregate of 8,268,188 shares of Class A common stock issuable, at our election, upon redemption of HoldCo LLC Interests by holders of our Class B common stock.  In connection with our IPO, we entered into the HoldCo LLC Agreement, and subject to certain restrictions set forth therein, the holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to have their LLC Interests redeemed from time to time at each of their options, at our election for Class A shares of common stock or cash. In addition, we issued shares of our Clas B common stock and LLC Interests in connection with the VIP Acquisition and expect to issue additional shares of Class B common stock in connection therewith following our 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The holders of our Class B common stock may exercise their redemption rights for as long as their common units remain outstanding. We also have entered into a Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to which the shares of Class A common stock issued upon such redemption will be eligible for resale, subject to certain limitations set forth therein.

We are an “emerging growth company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to “emerging growth companies” will make our Class A common stock less attractive to investors.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions and relief from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” In

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particular, while we are an “emerging growth company” (i) we will not be required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) we will be exempt from any rules that may be adopted by the PCAOB requiring mandatory audit firm rotations or a supplement to the auditor’s report on financial statements, (3) we will be subject to reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements and (4) we will not be required to hold nonbinding advisory votes on executive compensation or obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We currently intend to take advantage of the reduced disclosure requirements regarding executive compensation. If we remain an “emerging growth company” after 2017, we may take advantage of other exemptions, including the exemptions from the advisory vote requirements and executive compensation disclosures under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Customer Protection Act and the exemption from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards, meaning that the company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, will be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. We may remain an “emerging growth company” until December 31, 2022, though we may cease to be an “emerging growth company” earlier under certain circumstances, including (i) if we become a large accelerated filer, (ii) if our gross net sales exceeds $1.07 billion in any year or (3) if we issue more than $1.07 billion in non-convertible notes in any three-year period.

The exact implications of the JOBS Act are still subject to interpretations and guidance by the SEC and other regulatory agencies, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to take advantage of all of the benefits of the JOBS Act. In addition, investors may find our Class A common stock less attractive if we rely on the exemptions and relief granted by the JOBS Act. If some investors find our Class A common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Class A common stock and our stock price may decline and/or become more volatile.

We will incur increased costs and become subject to additional regulations and requirements as a result of becoming a newly public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to new compliance matters, which could lower our profits or make it more difficult to run our business.

As a newly public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incure  as a private company, including costs associated with public company reporting requirements and costs of recruiting and retaining non-executive directors. We also have incurred and will incur costs associated with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related rules implemented by the SEC and NASDAQ. The expenses incurred by public companies generally for reporting and corporate governance purposes have been increasing. We expect these rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time-consuming and costly, although we are currently unable to estimate these costs with any degree of certainty. These laws and regulations also could make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. These laws and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, our board committees or as our executive officers. Furthermore, if we are unable to satisfy our obligations as a public company, we could be subject to delisting of our Class A common stock, fines, sanctions and other regulatory action and, potentially, civil litigation.

The market price of shares of our Class A common stock may be volatile, which could cause the value of your investment to decline.

The market price of our Class A common stock may be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations. Securities markets worldwide experience significant price and volume fluctuations. This market volatility, as well as general economic, market or political conditions, could reduce the market price of shares of our Class A common stock in spite of our operating performance. In addition, our results of operations could be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors due to a number of potential factors, including variations in our quarterly results of operations, additions or departures of key management personnel, failure to meet analysts’ earnings estimates, publication of research reports about our industry, litigation and government investigations, changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing interpretations or enforcement thereof affecting our business, adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future, changes in market valuations of similar companies or speculation in the press or investment community, announcements by our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, dispositions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments and adverse publicity about our industry in or individual scandals, and in response the market price of shares of our Class A common stock could decrease significantly.

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In the past few years, stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. This litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources.

Because we have no current plans to pay cash dividends on our Class A common stock, stockholders may not receive any return on investment unless such holders sell their Class A common stock for a price greater than that which they paid for it.

We have no current plans to pay cash dividends on our Class A common stock. The declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may take into account general and economic conditions, our financial condition and results of operations, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications on the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, including restrictions under our senior secured credit facilities and other indebtedness we may incur, and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.

Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly and could fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors due to seasonality and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, resulting in a decline in our stock price.

Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly because of several factors, including:

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the timing of new product launches;

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the timing and extent of customer inventory management decisions;

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our ability to procure product in a cost effective manner;

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expansion to new customers or product catagories

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macroeconomic conditions, both nationally and locally;

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negative publicity relating to use of pet products outside the veterinary channel; and

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taxes

Seasonal factors and the timing of holidays cause our revenue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Our flea and tick business is most significant in the second and third quarters.  Adverse weather conditions may also affect customer traffic to our customers or our ability to meet customer delivery requiments.  

Failure to establish and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.

We are not currently required to comply with the rules of the SEC implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and are therefore not required to make a formal assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for that purpose. Although we will be required to disclose changes made in our internal controls and procedures on a quarterly basis, we will not be required to make our first annual assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 until 2019. However, as an emerging growth company, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 until the later of 2019 or the date we are no longer an emerging growth company. At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our controls are documented, designed or operating.

To comply with the requirements of being a public company, we may need to undertake various actions, such as implementing new internal controls and procedures and hiring additional accounting or internal audit staff. Testing and maintaining internal control can divert our management’s attention from other matters that are important to the operation of our business. In addition, when evaluating our internal control over financial reporting, we may identify material weaknesses that we may not be able to remediate in time to meet the applicable deadline imposed upon us for compliance with the requirements of Section 404. If we identify material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or are unable to comply with the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner or assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and the market price of our Class A common stock could be negatively affected, and we could become subject to investigations by the stock exchange on

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which our securities are listed, the SEC or other regulatory authorities, which could require additional financial and management resources.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

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Item 2 - Properties

The following table sets forth the location, size, use and lease expiration date of our keymaterial properties as of December 31, 2017.2020.

LOCATION

APPROXIMATE SIZE

PRINCIPAL USE(S)

LEASE EXPIRATION DATE

LOCATION

APPROXIMATE SIZE

PRINCIPAL USE(S)

LEASE EXPIRATION DATE

Daytona Beach, Florida

142,900 square feet

Manufacturing and distribution warehouse; office

November 30, 20192022

Eagle, IdahoSpringville, Utah

8,300 square feet

Corporate headquarters

April 30, 2018

Springville, Utah

242,000 square feet

Manufacturing and distribution warehouse; office

January 31, 2019

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Eagle, IdahoOmaha, Nebraska

14,000131,150 square feet

Corporate HeadquartersManufacturing; office

Owned

VariousOmaha, Nebraska

10,000349,680 square feet

Veterinary clinicsDistribution warehouse

Varies 2023September 30, 2026

Eagle, Idaho

14,000 square feet

Corporate Headquarters

Owned

We are obligated under non-cancelable leases for our facilities.the facilities we do not own. Our leases have varying terms, typically with three to five year renewal options.  We purchased a building for use as corporate headquarters during 2017, and will relocate all corporate employees to the Eagle, Idaho building in 2018.

In 2017, we entered into several leases for retail space in anticipation of opening veterinarian clinics within or near several of our retail partners starting in the first quarter of 2018.  These clinics range from 800 to 1,500 square feet, typically carry a five year term with various extension and early termination options, and require a fixed monthly base rent amount in addition to a percentage of gross sales above a threshold. 

In addition, through the VIP Acquisition, we assumed a number of leases for commercial and industrial space.  These leases are for VIP’s corporate facilities as well as their regional district offices and warehouse space, are located throughout the United States, and encompass approximately 150,000 square feet of space.  These leases expire at various dates between 2018 and 2023 and generally contain renewal options.

We believe that our current properties, with the addition of VIP properties are adequate for our intended purposes and represent sufficient capacity for our near term plans.

 

Item 3 – Legal Proceedings

We are from timeFor a discussion of our “Legal Proceedings,” refer to time subject to,Note 13 – Legal Proceedings and are presently involved in, litigation and other proceedings. Other than the litigation described below, we believe that there are no pending lawsuits or claims that, individually orContingencies in the aggregate, may have a material adverse effect onnotes to our business,audited consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Bayer”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, against CAP IM Supply, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplier of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX, which we began to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX to the Company. Bayer has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the payment of defense and settlement costs

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of such litigation and allows us to control the defense of the proceeding. CAP IM intends to vigorously defend this case and we believe that CAP IM has meritorious defenses. However, because of the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we can provide no assurance of an outcome favorable to CAP IM and to us. The case is presently scheduled for trial in February 2019.

The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

PART II

Item 5 – Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our Class A common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “PETQ” and has traded since JulyAs of February 26, 2017, the date of our IPO.  Prior to July 26, 2017, we did not have publicly traded stock.

The following table presents information on the high and intraday low sales price per share as reported on the Nasdaq for our Class A common stock for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017

 

 

High

 

 

Low

Period from July 26, 2017 to September 30, 2017

 

$

28.23

 

$

20.81

Fourth Quarter

 

$

27.76

 

$

17.03

  On March 12, 2018, the last reported sale price for our Class A common stock on Nasdaq was $22.93 per share.   There2021, there were approximately 2812 holders of record of our Class A common stock and 5218 holders of record of our Class B common stock. The holders of our Class B common stock also hold LLC interests in HoldCo.Holdco.  There is no public market for these shares.interests. A substantially greater number of holders of our stock are held in “street name” and held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions. 

Use of Proceeds from Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

On July 26, 2017 we completed the initial public offering of our Class A common stock pursuant to a Registration Statement (File No. 333-218955) which was declared effective on July 20, 2017. Under the Registration Statement, we sold 7,187,500 shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $16.00 per share. This included 937,500 shares issued and sold by us pursuant to the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters.  We received gross proceeds of approximately $115.0 million, which were used to (i) pay off preference notes in the aggregate amount of $56.0 million, (ii) purchase 3,556,666 newly issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a purchase price per interest equal to $16.00 per unit, and (iii) purchase 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners at $16.00 per unit. We caused HoldCo to use the proceeds from the sale of the LLC interests to (i) pay the underwriting discounts and commissions in connection with the offering, (ii) pay fees and expenses connection with the offering and (iii) to utilize $45.9 million for general corporate purposes

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

Simultaneously with the consummation of our IPO, we issued to the Continuing LLC Owners 8,401,521 shares of Class B common stock. The issuances of the Class B common stock described in this paragraph were made in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder.

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The Continuing LLC Owners have the right, from time to time, to exchange their LLC Interests, along with a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock, for newly issued shares of our Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications and similar transactions. Our board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC Interests may, at its option, instead cause HoldCo to make a cash payment equal to the volume weighted average market price of one share of our Class A common stock for each LLC Interest exchanged (subject to customary adjustments, including for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications) in accordance with the terms of the HoldCo Agreement.

Dividend Policy

We have not historically paid cash dividends on our common stock, and have no current plans to pay cash dividends on our Class A common stock. The declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors. Our board of directors may take into account general and economic conditions, our financial condition and results of operations, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications on the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, including restrictions under our senior secured credit facilities and other indebtedness we may incur, and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant.

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Issuer PurchasesTable of Equity SecuritiesContents

Immediately subsequent to the completion of our IPO, the Company purchased 133,334 Class B shares and corresponding LLC Interests from certain executive officers. 

Stock Performance Graph

The information contained in the following chart is not considered to be “soliciting material,” or “filed,” or incorporated by reference in any past or future filing by the Company under the Securities Act or Exchange Act unless and only to the extent that, the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.

reference.

The following graph compares our total common stock return with the total return for (i) the NASDAQ Composite Index (the “NASDAQ Composite”) and (ii) the Russell 2000 Index (the “Russell 2000”) for the period from July 26, 2017 (the date our common stock commenced trading on the NASDAQ Global Market) through December 31, 2017. Although our common stock was initially listed at $16.00 per share on the date our common stock was first listed on the NASDAQ, July 26, 2017, the $16.00 price is not reflected in the graph. Instead, the2020. The figures represented below assume an investment of $100 in our common stock at the closing price of $23.64 on July 26, 2017 and in the NASDAQ Composite and the Russell 2000 on July 26, 2017 and the reinvestment of dividends into shares of common stock.2017. The comparisons in the table are required by the SEC and are not intended to forecast or be indicative of possible future performance of our common stock.

Graphic

Date

PetIQ

NASDAQ Composite

Russell 2000

July 26, 2017

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

100.00

December 31, 2017

92.39

107.48

106.46

December 31, 2018

99.28

103.31

93.50

December 31, 2019

105.96

139.70

115.68

December 31, 2020

162.65

200.67

136.93

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Date

 

 

PetIQ

 

 

NASDAQ Composite

 

 

Russell 2000

26-Jul-17

 

$

100.00

 

$

100.00

 

$

100.00

31-Aug-17

 

 

106.01

 

 

100.09

 

 

97.43

30-Sep-17

 

 

114.55

 

 

101.14

 

 

103.37

31-Oct-17

 

 

101.78

 

 

104.75

 

 

104.18

30-Nov-17

 

 

93.82

 

 

107.03

 

 

107.06

31-Dec-17

 

 

92.39

 

 

107.48

 

 

106.46

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Item 6 – Selected Financial Data

Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

$'s in 000's, except for per share amounts

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Statements of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

Gross Profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 -

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income per common share(1)

 

$

(0.26)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Diluted income per common share(1)

 

$

(0.26)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

Working capital

 

 

90,684

 

 

43,462

 

 

49,153

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

 

 

12,960

Total assets

 

 

140,845

 

 

81,330

 

 

92,335

Total debt, including current maturities

 

 

19,298

 

 

29,466

 

 

34,953

Stockholders'/Members equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

 

 

46,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,400

 

 

2,982

 

 

2,577

Capital expenditures

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

PetIQ, Inc. was formed February 29, 2016 and prior to the IPO had not conducted any activities, other than (i) those incident to its formation, (ii) the merger transactions resulting in it holding interests, indirectly through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, in Opco and (iii) the preparation of the IPO registration statement. We conduct our business through PetIQ, LLC and its subsidiaries. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2020 and 2019 items and year-to-year comparisons of 2020 to 2019. Discussions of 2018 items and year-to-year comparisons of 2019 and 2018 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 on our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs and involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

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Business Overview

Our Business

Overview

PetIQ is a rapidly growingleading pet healthmedication and wellness company providingdelivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and affordable choices to veterinary services and a broad portfolio of veterinarian-recommended pet health and wellness products across a network of leading national retail stores, includingservices. We engage with customers through more than 40,00060,000 points of distribution across retail pharmacy locations.channels with our branded distributed medications, which is further supported by our own world-class medication manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Our national service platform, VIP, operates in over 2,900 retail partner locations in 41 states, providing cost effective and convenient veterinary wellness services. PetIQ believes that pets are an important part of the family and deserve the best petproducts and care we can give them. Through our retail relationships, we encourage pet owners to regularly visit their veterinarian and educate them about the importance of veterinarian-grade products.

Our sales occur predominantly in the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 98% of our year ended December 31, 2017 and fiscal 2016 net sales were generated from customers located in the United States and Canada (“Domestic”), with the remaining sales generated from other foreign locations. We have two reporting segments: (i) Domestic;Products; and (ii) International.Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

We are the sole managing member of Holdco, which is the sole member of Opco and, through Holdco, operate and control all of the business and affairs of Opco.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Considerations

The global COVID-19 pandemic has created significant volatility, disruption and uncertainty. It has resulted in government restrictions, such as “stay-at-home” or “shelter-in-place” directives, quarantines, travel advisories and the implementation of social distancing measures, leading to the closure of businesses and causing weakened economic conditions and an economic slowdown and recession.  There is significant uncertainty regarding the extent to which and how long COVID-19 and its related effects will impact the U.S. economy and related demand for our products and services. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and operating results during 2021 will depend on future developments, including the duration and continued spread of COVID-19, the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, and the impact on our customers and employees, as well as the U.S. economy, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

We made the strategic and difficult decision to temporarily close all of our veterinarian service clinics effective March 20, 2020 to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers and retail partners. We began to reopen veterinary service locations in May 2020 with 95% wellness centers and mobile clinics reopened by September 30, 2020.  This effort required developing a number of protocols, including curbside service, development of a virtual line management process, procurement of personal protective equipment, training of team members, and more to facilitate our ability to re-open.  Pursuant to various State and local executive orders and Public Health Departments, as well as the Department of Homeland Security and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, it has determined that veterinary services are an essential business, and as such the Company does not expect an additional large scale disruption to its Services segment.  

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The amount of the decrease in business that we will ultimately experience remains uncertain. This is basedlargely due to: (i) existing concerns that many non-essential businesses and employees face permanent closure or heavy reliance on newly-established federal government programs, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act), in order to remain in operation and the ultimate success of these programs remains unknown; (ii) uncertainty of consumer/pet owner response and more specifically, the timing of engaged demand as the public is reintroduced to our retail environments as government restrictions are lifted or reduced; and (iii) absenteeism as it relates to employee symptoms, illness, and or exposure to COVID-19.

Our Products segment has remained in operation at our main three facilities in Springville, Utah, Omaha, Nebraska, and Daytona Beach, Florida, as well as our contract manufacturing partner in Plano, Texas. We have implemented a variety of policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of our workforce, including staggering break times, adding additional shifts to enhance social distancing, enhancing sanitation procedures, providing personal protective equipment to employees, and requiring social distancing. We also provided a $2 an hour temporary wage increase for our production employees during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020.

Our corporate and administrative personnel have been fully functional since we closed various administrative offices to employees and the general public, and implemented enhanced social distancing and work-from-home policies.  A number of employees returned to these offices since we began re-opening, however a number of employees remain working remotely. We expect to continually review and adjust to local health conditions for the various jurisdictions in which we operate.  

We are taking precautions to protect the safety and well-being of our employees while providing uninterrupted deliveries of products to our retailer partners. However, no assurance can be given that these actions will be sufficient, nor can we predict the level at whichof disruption that will occur should the chief operating decision maker reviews theCOVID-19 pandemic and its related macro-economic risks continue for an extended period of time. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties to our business and results of operations related to make decisions regarding performance assessment and resource allocation.  In our judgment, because our operationsthe COVID-19 pandemic are set forth in the U.S. and Canada comprise 98%Part I, Item 1A of our net sales, it is appropriate to view our operations as a whole, which is the approach maintained throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.report.

Recent Developments

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP,” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”). The aggregate consideration, comprised of (i) $100 million in cash (ii) 4,200,000 membership units of Holdings (the “LLC Units”) and 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the “Class B Issuance” and together with the LLC Units, the “Equity Consideration”) and (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing, and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018. VIP provides a comprehensive suite of services at community clinics and wellness centers hosted at local pet retailers across 31 states, which includes diagnostic tests, vaccinations, prescription medications, microchipping and wellness checks. VIP’s veterinary services and products align with PetIQ’s corporate strategy and mission to improve pet health by providing consumers convenient access and affordable choices to a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness solutions. In 2017, VIP saw approximately one million pets through network of community clinics.

Results of Operations

Components of our Results of Operations

Net Sales

Our Product Segment net sales consist of our total product sales net of product returns, allowances (discounts), trade promotions and incentives. We offer a variety of trade promotions and incentives to our customers, such as cooperative advertising programs and in‑storein-store displays. We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,control transfers to our customers, in accordance with the terms of our contracts, which generally occurs upon shipment of product, whenproduct. Most contracts contain variable consideration, which is estimated at the price is fixed or determinabletime of sale and when collectability is reasonably assured. These tradeupdated at each period end. Trade promotions are used to increase our aggregate net sales. Our net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.

Key factors that may affect our future Product sales growth include: new product introductions; expansion into e-commerce and other customer bases; expansion of items sold to existing customers, addition of new retail customers and the ability to maintain pricing levels necessary for profitability; aggressive pricing by our competitors; and whether we can maintain and develop positive relationships with key retail customers,customers. In addition, our products are primarily consumables and, as such, as Walmartthey experience a replenishment cycle.

Our Service Segment revenue consists of providing veterinary services to consumers and Sam’s Club.

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selling products to the consumer in conjunction with those services.  The customer generally renders payment at the time the service is rendered.

While mostmany of our products are sold consistently throughout the year, we experience seasonality in the form of increased retailer demand for our flea and tick product offerings in the first two quartershalf of the year, both leading up to and throughout the spring and summer seasons.  Additionally our veterinary services experience seasonality as consumers typically seek more services in preparation for increased consumer demand during the summerwarmer months.

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Gross Profit

Gross profit is our net product sales plus service revenue less cost of sales.product sales and services. Our cost of product sales consists primarily of costs of raw goods, finished goods, packaging materials, manufacturing, shipping and handling costs and costs associated with our warehouses and distribution network. Cost of services are comprised of all service and product costs related to providing veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries or contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, facilities rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold. 

Gross margin measures our gross profit as a percentage of net sales. With respect to our proprietary products, we have a manufacturing network that includes leased and owned manufacturing facilities where we manufacture finished goods, as well as third-party contract manufacturing facilities from which we purchase finished products predominately on a dollar-per-unit basis. Since our inception in 2010, we have worked closely with our contract manufacturers to negotiate lower costs through increased volume of purchases and price negotiations. The gross margin on our proprietary value-branded products is higher than that on products from leading national brands that we distribute.our distributed products. For such distributed products, our costs are driven largely by whetherthe extent of value-added products and services we sourcerender with the product direct fromdistributed product. Gross profit in the manufacturerservices segment is driven by the number of pets that seek services in the individual clinics and wellness centers due to the relatively fixed cost nature of providing the clinic or a licensed distributor.wellness center.

General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses primarily consist of employee compensation and benefits expenses, sales and merchandizing expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, rent and lease expenses, IT and utilities expenses, professional fees, insurance costs, research and developmentR&D costs, host fees, banking charges, and consulting fees. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales have decreasedincreased to 17.7% in 2020 from 15.9%14.5% in 2016 to 14.2%2019. The increase in 2017, primarily driven by increasing net sales with a high proportion of fixed expenses. In the future, we expect our general and administrative expenses in 2020 compared to grow at a slower rate than our net sales growth as we leverage our past investments. Litigation resulted in legal expenses of $3.3 million in 2016. We had no material litigation-related expenses in 2017, however we did incur significant expenses2019 was primarily driven by integration costs related to our IPOcentralization efforts, costs related to the addition of overhead to support the Omaha facilities, incremental amortization expense on the newly acquired intangible assets and theVIP Acquisition.general growth in corporate services to correspond with the growth in the Company, partially offset by a decrease in acquisition costs.

Our advertising and marketing expenses primarily consist of digital marketing (e.g. social, display and search, engine optimization, pay-per-click, and content marketing)etc.), social media,addressable TV, e-mail, in-store merchandising and trade shows in an effort to promotebuild awareness and drive demand for our brandsproducts and build awareness.services. These expenses may vary from quarter to quarter but typically they are higher in the second and third quarters, during the fleaquarters. Our Product Segment focuses on promoting PetArmor direct-to-consumer, supported by trade promotions and tick season.merchandising. Our Services Segment focuses on promoting our veterinary services direct-to-consumer, geo-targeted around our retail locations, supported by in-store signage. We expect our marketing and advertising expenses to decrease as a percentage of net sales as we continue to concentrate campaigns to relevant markets, as well as shift spending towards in-store marketingincrease commensurate with increases in revenue and customer trade-supported programs.market share for both segments.

As noted above, we experience seasonality in the form of increased demand for our flea and tick product offerings in the first two quartershalf of the year, in preparation forboth leading up to and throughout the spring and summer seasons and, as a result, the sales and merchandizing expenses component of our general and administrative expenses generally increases in the second and third quartersduring this period due to promotional spending relating to our flea and tick product lines.

Contingent Note revaluations

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, d/b/a (“VIP” and such acquisition the “VIP Acquisition”), was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vested based on the combined Company EBITDA targets for the years ending December 31, 2019 and 2018. The Contingent Notes were earned based on consolidated company EBITDA as discussed in the accompanying financial statements, and were revalued each period through earnings. The combined Company EBITDA targets were met for each year end, and as such the Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized no additional expense due to the revaluation of the Contingent Notes, but recognized $7.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Net (Loss) Income (Loss)

Our net (loss) income (loss) for future periods will be affected by the various factors described above. In addition, our historical results prior to the IPO benefit from insignificant income taxes due toare impacted by Opco’s status as a pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes and our ownership percentage of Holdco. During the current year, we recorded a valuation allowance which effectively removed our deferred tax assets based on the likelihood of realization.  Improved profitability could reverse that allowance, resulting in significant swings in Net (loss) income.  We anticipate future results will not be consistent as our net income will be subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. Additionally, in December 2017, the United States enactedOur tax law changes, whichexpense is impacted by our structure and, as a result, we expect our tax position forexpense to fluctuate on a quarterly basis depending on the current year.number of Exchanges that occur during each period.

Non-Controlling Interest

For the period from July 20,2017 through December 31, 2017, PetIQ, Inc. consolidatedWe consolidate the financial position and results of operations of HoldCo. Our Continuing LLC Owners hold their equity investment in us primarily through LLC Interests in the Company’s subsidiary, HoldCo, and an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock. Our Class

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B Stock has voting, but no economic rights. Each LLC Interest, together with a share of Class B Stock held by the Continuing LLC, , is exchangeable for a share of the Company’s Class A common stock (or at the option of the Company, the cash equivalent thereof). The Company is the managing member of HoldCo and owns a majority of the LLC Interests, and consolidates HoldCo in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The interest of the Continuing LLC Owners in HoldCo is reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements as a non-controlling interest.

For the periods prior to July 20, 2017, the Company consolidated the financial position and results of operations of HoldCo.  The portion of HoldCo not owned by the Company is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as non-controlling interest.  The non-controlling interest presented in the accompanying Consoldiated Balance Sheets is included within members equity.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations in dollars and as a percentage of net sales for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of net sales

 

$'s in 000's

    

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

80.8

%

 

83.7

%

 

81.0

%

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

19.2

%

 

16.3

%

 

19.0

%

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

14.2

%

 

15.9

%

 

17.3

%

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

5.0

%

 

0.4

%

 

1.7

%

Interest expense

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

(0.6)

%

 

(1.5)

%

 

(1.7)

%

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

(0.1)

%

 

(0.0)

%

 

0.0

%

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

 —

%

 

(0.8)

%

 

(0.7)

%

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

0.1

%

 

0.3

%

 

 —

%

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

(0.6)

%

 

(2.0)

%

 

(2.4)

%

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

4.4

%

 

(1.7)

%

 

(0.7)

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

(1.5)

%

 

 —

%

 

 —

%

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

2.9

%

 

(1.7)

%

 

(0.7)

%

% of Net Sales

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2020

2019

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

93.0

%

87.0

%

Service revenue

54,346

92,313

7.0

%

13.0

%

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

100.0

%

100.0

%

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

74.9

%

74.7

%

Cost of services

 

60,462

 

72,017

7.8

%

10.2

%

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

82.7

%

84.9

%

Gross profit

 

135,188

 

107,383

17.3

%

15.1

%

General and administrative expenses

 

138,375

 

103,200

17.7

%

14.5

%

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

-

%

1.0

%

Operating loss

 

(3,187)

 

(3,137)

(0.4)

%

(0.4)

%

Interest expense, net

 

(26,299)

 

(14,495)

(3.4)

%

(2.0)

%

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

109

 

(151)

0.0

%

(0.0)

%

Other income, net

 

571

 

172

0.1

%

0.0

%

Total other expense, net

 

(25,619)

 

(14,474)

(3.3)

%

(2.0)

%

Pretax net loss

(28,806)

(17,611)

(3.7)

%

(2.5)

%

Income tax (expense) benefit

(52,216)

3,309

(6.7)

%

0.5

%

Net loss

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

(10.4)

%

(2.0)

%

Year endedEnded December 31, 20172020 Compared With Year endedEnded December 31, 20162019

Net sales

Consolidated Net Sales

Consolidated net sales increased $66.5approximately $70.7 million, or 33.2%10%, to $266.7$780.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, compared to $200.2$709.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. This growth is attributed toincrease was driven by the expansion of manufactured items sold to continuing customers, additionas a result of new items, addition of new customers, andthe Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, other growth in the overall pet market.Products segment related to

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distributed products led by the online channel, offset by declining sales in the Services segment due to COVID-19 related closures.

Gross profitProducts Segment

Gross profitProduct sales increased by $18.6approximately $108.6 million, or 57.3%18%, to $51.2$725.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, compared to $32.5$617.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. This increase was driven by accelerated growth in manufactured products led by those produced in our Omaha facility and by velocity growth within current customers of distributed products, specifically the online channel.

Services Segment

Service revenue decreased approximately $38.0 million, or 41%, from $92.3 million to $54.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to the year ended December 31, 2019. Same-store sales decreased approximately $38.8 million, or 46%, to $45.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $84.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in same-store sales was driven by COVID-19 related closures. Non same-store sales increased approximately $0.9 million, or 11%, to $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in non same-store sales was a result of opening 80 additional wellness centers in 2019 an additional 27 wellness centers in 2020, as well as the maturation of clinics opened in the past six trailing quarters, offset by wellness centers moving into the same store sales base and COVID-19 related closures.  Services revenue has rebounded to nearly the same levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is continuing to experience unplanned clinic closures due to absenteeism, which are expected to continue until the overall health situation improves.  

Gross profit

Gross profit increased by approximately $27.8 million, or 26%, to $135.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $107.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This increase is due to the significant Product sales growth, and particularly in products manufactured in our Omaha, Nebraska facility as well as the Capstar assets acquired during 2020, which carry a higher margin than our distributed product sales, offset by a negative gross margin increases on improved economies of scale and product mix.  Gross margin increasedprofit in services due to 19.2% for the year ended December 31, 2017, from 16.3% for the year ended December 31, 2016.COVID-19 related closures.  

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General and administrative expenses

GeneralConsolidated general and administrative expenses (“G&A”) increased by $6.1approximately $35.2 million, or 19.0%34%, to $37.9$138.4 million for the year ended December 31, 20172020, compared to $31.8$103.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase reflects:

·

increased merchandising expenses related to more products and customers;

·

increased compensation expense to support overall growth, the addition of our stock based compensation plan and related grants, as well as improved operations requiring increased incentive compensation accruals;

·

bonus payments and other expenses related to the completion of the IPO; and

·

Acquisition related expenses consisting primarily of due diligence and consulting fees.

2019. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses decreased from 15.9% in 2016 to 14.2% in 2017, which is caused by increases in net sales, exceeding general and administrative expense growth dueG&A increased from approximately 15% in 2019 to 18% in 2020, driven by integration costs related to centralization efforts, costs related to the fixed natureaddition of overhead to support the Omaha facilities, incremental amortization expense on the newly acquired intangible assets and general growth in corporate services to correspond with the growth in the Company, partially offset by a portion of the general and administrative expenses. decrease in acquisition costs.

Interest expense, netProducts Segment

Interest expense, net decreased $1.5Products segment G&A increased approximately $3.2 million or 48.9%,11.7% to $1.6$30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, compared to $3.1$27.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. This decreaseincrease was driven by acquisitions, resulting in approximately $6.4 million in G&A costs related to the acquired Perrigo Animal Health business in the first six months of the year, primarily selling and distribution expenses. This was offset by a reduction in other costs, such as the centralization of certain functions like Company wide marketing to the corporate segment.  

Services Segment

Services segment G&A increased approximately $0.8 million, or 5%, to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This increase was primarily driven by higher

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compensation and benefits costs as the Services segment continues to build the team, offset by declining variable selling costs, such as host fees and credit card service charges.

Unallocated Corporate

Unallocated corporate G&A increased $41.4 million, or 83.3%, to $91.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, from $49.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Increased corporate marketing efforts for approximately $6.7 million;
Additional corporate compensation (both stock compensation and wages/bonus) of approximately $9.9 million, partially related to the severance accruals as part of integration activities;
Increased professional fees and licensing costs, primarily related to the increased size of the Company, and fees for professional services provided to the Company in conjunction with new Sarbanes Oxley requirements as a result of losing Emerging Growth Company status during 2020.;
Higher amortization on the inclusion of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition for the full year as well as new 2020 intangible asset acquisitions;
A contract termination cost due to an alleged breach of contract related to the transition from the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition of $7.8 million, and
Other variable costs related to Company growth, such as insurance and information technology.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, increased $11.8 million, to $26.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This increase was driven by additional debt agreement, entered into in December of 2016, which reduced interest rates and provided more flexibility on borrowings,incurred to fund the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition during 2019 being outstanding for the full year as well as the paydown of debt using proceeds from our IPO, includingConvertible Notes entered into during May 2020 that were used to finance the full repayment of the Term loan.Capstar Acquisition.

Pre-tax net income (loss)loss

As a result of the factors above, pre-tax net incomeloss increased $15.2$11.2 million to $11.8a pre-tax net loss of $28.8 million for the year ended December 31, 20172020 compared to a pre-tax net loss of $3.4$17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019.

Tax expense(expense) benefit

As a result of continued exchanges by Continuing LLC Owners of LLC Interests and Class B common shares, offset by the IPO and related reorganization transactions completeduse of LLC Interests as consideration in July 2017,business combinations during 2018, the Company holds an economic interestnow owns approximately 89.4% of approximately 62% in Holdco and consolidateswith the financial position and results of Holdco. The approximate 38% of HoldcoLLC Interests not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest. Holdco is treated as a partnership for income tax reporting. Holdco’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of Holdco’s taxable income.

Income tax expense(expense) benefit totaled 33.68%(181.3%) and 18.8% of pretax earnings in 2017.for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Our tax rate is affected primarily by recurring items, such asthe recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the non-controlling interest, tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions.noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from year to year. In the current year,Our effective income tax expense for 2017 includes net tax expense of $3.6 million (30.6%) relatingrate prior to the Tax Act, specifically $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 millionIPO differed from statutory rates primarily due to the remeasurement of deferredour pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction from 35 to 21 percent.purposes.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA

Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015Products Segment

Net sales

Net sales decreased $5.5Products segment Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately $43.7 million, or 2.7%59.4%, to $200.2$117.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016,2020, compared to $205.7$73.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.2019. Products segment Adjusted EBITDA fluctuates based on the quantity and mix of products sold, specifically whether the products are manufactured by

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PetIQ or are distributed for other manufacturers. The Company realized $16.6 million relatedsignificant growth in Products segment Adjusted EBITDA relates to significant sales growth of manufactured products, primarily produced at the Omaha facility with a one-time sales opportunityminor contribution from the Capstar branded products in 2015. These sales did not recur in 2016. Excluding the one-time sales opportunity to Walmart, net sales grewthird and fourth quarters.

Services Segment

Services segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased approximately $11.0$16.7 million, or 5.8% in 2016 as compared to 2015. Growth was primarily driven by the launch of a new manufactured OTC product and growth in e-commerce sales.

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Gross profit

Gross profit decreased by $6.6 million, or 16.9%83.1%, to $32.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $39.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. These decreases resulted primarily from the one-time sales opportunity discussed above and the resulting impact on product mix. Excluding the one-time sales opportunity, gross profit grew approximately $0.5 million, or 1.6% as compared to 2015.  Gross margin decreased to 16.3% for the year ended December 31, 2016, from 19.0% for the year ended December 31, 2015,  which was driven by increased trade marketing expenditures, which reduce net sales.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses were $31.8 million for the year ended 2016, down $3.7 million from $35.6 million for the year ended 2015. The decrease primarily reflects decreased advertising expenses as the company transitioned to more trade incentives as opposed to national media advertising. In connection with the one-time sales opportunity, the Company spent approximately $2.3 million on national media advertising in 2015. Excluding this cost, general and administrative expenses decreased by $1.5 million to $31.8 million in 2016.

As a percentage of net sales, our general and administrative expenses decreased from 17.3% in 2015 to 15.9% in 2016. Excluding the advertising expense associated with the one-time sales opportunity, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 17.6% in 2015 to 15.9% in 2016.

Other Expense

Other expense decreased by $0.8 million to $4.1 million in 2016, compared to $4.9 million in 2015. Of the $4.1 million of other expense in 2016:

loss on debt extinguishment was $1.7 million in 2016, compared to $1.4 million in 2015, reflecting costs relating to the refinancing of our prior credit facilities, including a write-off of unamortized loan fees, legal fees and termination fees. 2016 included two separate refinance transactions, while 2015 only included one;

other income of $0.7 million was realized in 2016, driven by a gain on a warranty claim related to an acquisition the Company completed in 2013; and

interest expense was $3.1 million in 2016, down from $3.5 million in 2015, primarily due to the refinancing transactions allowing for lower interest rates and improved use of cash.

Pre-tax net income (loss)

As a result of the factors above, pre-tax net income decreased $2.0 million, to a  net loss of $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016,2020, compared to a pre-tax net loss of  $1.3$20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.2019. Services segment Adjusted EBITDA can fluctuate considerably based on the volume of pets seen in clinics, due to the relatively fixed cost nature of a clinic. Additionally, Services segment earnings are impacted by the Company’s growth strategy of opening new wellness centers and the impact of the Company’s same store portfolio, discussed further below under “Consolidated Non-GAAP Financial Measures”. Services segment Adjusted EBITDA was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 closures, as well as converting some community clinics to wellness centers, which transitions operations into the non-same store category.

Unallocated Corporate

Unallocated corporate expenses consist of expenses incurred by centrally-managed departments, including accounting, legal, human resources information technology and headquarters expenses, as well as executive and incentive compensation expenses and other miscellaneous costs. Unallocated corporate costs have primarily grown due to the growth in the size of the Company, including adding to administrative headcount through acquisitions, as well as headquarters growth to support the larger Company. Adjustments to unallocated corporate include expenses related to specific events, such as acquisition expenses, integration costs, and the fair value adjustment to the contingent note. Adjustments also include non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, amortization, and stock based compensation.

The following tables reconcile segment pre-tax net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

 

Products

    

Services

    

Unallocated Corporate

Consolidated

Pretax net income (loss)

$

112,027

$

(22,839)

$

(117,994)

$

(28,806)

Adjustments:

Depreciation

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Interest, net

26,299

26,299

Amortization

12,815

12,815

Acquisition costs(1)

2,620

2,620

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

9,170

Non same-store revenue(2)

(8,987)

(8,987)

Non same-store costs(2)

22,256

22,256

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(3)

9,776

9,776

Clinic launch expense(4)

3,085

3,085

Litigation expenses

1,006

1,006

COVID-19 related costs(5)

379

6,097

6,476

Adjusted EBITDA

$

117,216

$

3,387

$

(52,811)

$

67,792

(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services Segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(3)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(4)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.

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(5)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

$'s in 000's

Year ended December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

 

Products

    

Services

    

Unallocated Corporate

Consolidated

Pretax net income (loss)

$

58,081

$

4,134

$

(79,826)

$

(17,611)

Adjustments:

Depreciation

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Interest, net

66

135

14,294

14,495

Amortization

5,994

5,994

Acquisition costs(1)

6,147

6,147

Stock based compensation expense

7,355

7,355

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory

4,805

4,805

Non same-store revenue(2)

(8,088)

(8,088)

Non same-store costs(2)

19,553

19,553

Fair value adjustment of contingent note(3)

7,320

7,320

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

551

374

2,863

3,788

Clinic launch expense(5)

767

767

Litigation expenses

529

529

SKU Rationalization(6)

6,482

6,482

Adjusted EBITDA

$

73,537

$

20,045

$

(32,907)

$

60,675

(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services Segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(3)Fair value adjustment on the contingent note represents the non cash adjustment to mark the 2019 Contingent Note to fair value.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

Consolidated Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA represents net income before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus adjustments for transactions that management does not believe are representative of our core ongoing business. Adjusted EBITDA is utilized by management: (i) as a factor in evaluating management’s performance when determining incentive compensation and (ii) to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies.

The Company presents EBITDA because it is a necessary component for computing Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that the use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating

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results and trends. In addition, you should be aware when evaluating EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA that in the future we may incur expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. Our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by these or other unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies do not calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner.

Our management does not, and you should not, consider EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in our financial statements. Some of these limitations are:

EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
EBITDA does not reflect the interest expenses, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debts;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing core operations; and
Other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. You should review the reconciliations of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

The following table reconciles net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented.

For the years ended

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Net loss

    

$

(81,022)

    

$

(14,302)

Plus:

 

  

 

  

Tax expense (benefit)

52,216

(3,309)

Depreciation

12,082

9,139

Amortization

 

12,815

 

5,994

Interest

 

26,299

 

14,495

EBITDA

$

22,390

$

12,017

Acquisition costs(1)

2,620

6,147

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(2)

 

9,776

3,788

SKU rationalization(3)

 

6,482

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory

 

4,805

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

Fair value adjustment of contingent note(4)

7,320

Non same-store revenue(5)

(8,987)

(8,088)

Non same-store costs(5)

22,256

19,553

Clinic launch expenses(6)

3,085

767

Litigation expenses

1,006

529

COVID-19 related costs(7)

6,476

Adjusted EBITDA

$

67,792

$

60,675

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(3)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.  
(4)Fair value adjustment on the contingent note represents the non cash adjustment to mark the 2019 Contingent Note to fair value.  
(5)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(6)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(7)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

Historically, our primary sources of liquidity have been cash flow from operations, borrowings, and equity contributions. As of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, our cash and cash equivalents were $37.9$33.5 million and $0.8$27.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had $15.3 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $1.9$15.0 million outstanding under a mortgage,revolving credit facility, $217.3 million under a term loan, $143.8 million of outstanding 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”), and $16.3 million in other debt. The debt agreements bear interest at 5.00%rates between 2.3% and 4.35%, respectively.6.75%.

Our primary cash needs are for working capital.capital and to support our growth plans, which may include acquisitions. Our maintenance capital expenditures have typically been less than 1.0% of net sales, but we may make additional capital expenditures as necessary to support our growth, such as the purchaseinvestment in additional veterinary clinics that is currently ongoing or the construction of a commercial building for use as ournew corporate headquarters, for $2.4 million during 2017.which is also currently underway. Our primary working capital requirements are to carry inventory and receivable levels necessary to support our increasing Product net sales. Fluctuations in working capital are primarily driven by the timing of new product launches and seasonal retailer demand. As of December

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31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, we had working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $90.7$141.2 million and $43.5$112.4 million, respectively.

On July 26, 2017, we closed our IPO of 7,187,500 Class A common shares at a price of $16.00 per share.  Gross proceeds of $115.0 Million , prior to underwriting discount and other offering expenses were utilized to immediately repay $56.0 million aggregate principal amount of preference notes, purchase 133,334 shares of Class B common stock from certain executives and purchase 3,556,666 newly issued LLC Interests from HoldCo.  HoldCo utilized the proceeds from the sale of the LLC Interest to pay offering costs and expenses with approximately $45.9 million in net proceeds available for general corporate purposes.  As a public company, additional future liquidity needs will include public company costs, the payment of any cash dividends declared by our board, tax distributions to certain Continuing LLC Owners as required by the HoldCo LLC agreement, and tax payments to Federal and State governments.  Our predecessor for financial reporting purposes, PetIQ, LLC, did not make distributions or incur taxes as a pass through entity.

We believe that our operating cash flow, cash on hand, and debt proceeds from our borrowings under our credit facility will be adequate to meet our operating, investing, and financing needs for the foreseeable future. To the extent additional funds are necessary to meet long-term liquidity needs as we continue to execute our business strategy, we anticipate that they will be obtained through the incurrence of additional indebtedness, additional equity financings or a combination of these potential sources of funds, although we can provide no assurance that these sources of funding will be available on reasonable terms.

As part of funding the VIP Acquisition, we entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.  We also entered into the a term loan credit agreement (“Term Credit Agreement”), the Term Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.past, we will continue to explore opportunities to optimize our capital structure.

Cash Flows

Cash provided by or used in Operating Activities

Net cash provided byused in operating activities was $5.9$4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, compared net cash used into $20.8 million provided by operating activities of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. The increasechange in operating cash flows primarily reflects improved net income, partiallylower earnings, offset by increased use of cash forhigher non-cash items such as stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, deferred tax adjustment, and decreases in working capital. Working capital useschanges are driven by increased accounts receivable resulting from our growing sales and increased inventory due to support growingtiming and composition of expected sales in 2021, offset by growth in accounts payable to purchase inventory.inventory. Net changes in assets and liabilities accounted for $9.9 $23.0

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million in cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 20172020 compared to $1.0$7.2 million of cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019.

Cash used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $4.1$118.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2020, compared to $2.0$195.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in net cash used in investing activities is a result of the Company purchasing an office buildingpurchase of Perrigo Animal Health in the prior year, for usepartially offset by the Acquisition of Capstar®. as itswell as increased purchase of property, plant, and equipment, primarily to support the launch of additional wellness centers and the construction of the new corporate headquarters.

Cash provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $35.4$128.8 million for the year ended December 31, 20172020, compared to $0.7$135.1 million in net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016.  This increase2019. The change in cash provided by financing activities is primarily driven by the IPO, offset by operating cash generation facilitatingCompany’s issuance of Notes and the repaymentpurchase of borrowed capital.capped call options to finance the Capstar Acquisition, compared to financing obtained for the purchase of Perrigo Animal Health. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we received $137.9 million of proceeds from the issuance the Notes, net of issuance costs and paid $14.8 million for the Capped Call.

Description of Indebtedness

Convertible Notes

On May 19, 2020, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020.  The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million.  The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

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The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In connection withaccounting for the closingissuance of the VIP Acquisition, weNotes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components.  The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated convertible feature.  The carrying amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes.

A&R Credit Agreement

On July 8, 2019 the Company amended and restated ourthe existing revolving credit agreement of PetIQ, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “A&R“Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.. The A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50$110 million, inwith an accordion feature allowing an additional increase up to a total facility of $125 million and extends the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

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As of January 17, 2018, we had $19.1 million outstanding under the A&Rrevolving facility to July 8, 2024. In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. TheAgreement reduces the interest rate on outstandingEurodollar rate loans and modifies certain financial covenants, including eliminating the maximum first lien net coverage ratio. The borrowers under the A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement was 5.0%.Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the aggregate amount borrowed.

All obligations under the A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiariesPetIQ Holdings, LLC and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&RAmended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict ourthe ability of the borrowers and our subsidiaries’ abilityguarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control).  In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

Also on July 8, 2019, the Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of PetIQ, LLC (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”). The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement was increased from $74.1 million to $220.0 million at an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 4.50%, the proceeds of which were used to refinance the existing term loan facility and consummate the acquisition.

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All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenantscovenant that requirerequires compliance with certain financial covenants, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios.

The Company entered into the prior credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016.  The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting of:

(i) $45.0 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 16, 2019; and

(ii) $5.0 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2016,2020, the Company had $5.0 million outstanding as Term Loansborrower and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the Revolver was also 4.25%, bothguarantors thereunder were Base Rate loans.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had fully repaid the Term Loans and had $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Revolver was 5.0%, as a Base Rate loan.  The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

The Credit Agreement contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to finance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and utilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement.  See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions.” In the footnotes to the financial statements included in Item 8 to this Form 10-K.  The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest.  The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.  

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note and the Contingent Notes (together the “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition”), which have a collective balance of $27.5 million and require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with the balance payable July 17, 2023.

The Company paid deferred financing fees and debt discount related to the Notes of $6.4 million and $0.6 million of loan fees related to the A&R Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2020.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, related to the A&R Credit Agreement and $5.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2019, related to the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2017: 2020:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

Payments Due by Period

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

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Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

51

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4352


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

(

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

Years Ended December 31

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

Years Ended December 31

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,617

25.74

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

(195)

21.37

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

47

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

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s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

89

SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

$

6,219

2022

 

 

52

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

70

($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

72

HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

73

As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

59


$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

85

promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

85

promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

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** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

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Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

51

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4352


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

2020

2019

2018

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

433

342

542

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

73

As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

59


$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

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statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

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statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

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statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

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assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

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s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

89

SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

$

6,219

2022

 

 

52

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

70

($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

72

HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

73

As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

59


$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

56

The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

49


sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

85

promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

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** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

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Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

51

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4352


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

2020

2019

2018

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

$

$

$

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

327

317

148

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

137

17

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(21)

(161)

77

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

73

As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

59


$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

60


prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

$

6,219

2022

 

 

52

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

70

($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

2020

2019

2018

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

433

342

542

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

59


$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

51

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4352


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

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s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

$

6,219

2022

 

 

52

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

5771


December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

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Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

26

23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

48

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

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Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

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10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

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SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

7390


s in 000's

 

 

 

Total

 

 

2018

 

 

2019-2020

 

 

2021-2022

 

 

Thereafter

Total

2021

2022-2023

2024-2025

Thereafter

Long-term debt (1)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

44

 

$

15,420

 

$

102

 

$

1,661

$

419,757

$

6,219

$

38,731

$

8,316

$

366,491

Interest on debt

 

 

 

2,383

 

 

930

 

 

996

 

 

152

 

 

305

86,381

21,319

41,223

21,348

2,491

Operating lease obligations

 

 

 

3,822

 

 

2,053

 

 

1,290

 

 

352

 

 

127

23,243

5,861

10,380

5,637

1,365

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

511

 

 

113

 

 

206

 

 

165

 

 

27

Finance lease obligations

5,271

1,757

3,164

350

Product purchase obligations

 

 

 

16,377

 

 

16,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,057

49,245

7,662

7,964

2,186

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

1,575

 

 

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D arrangement

20,100

6,000

14,100

Total contractual obligations

 

 

$

41,895

 

$

21,092

 

$

17,912

 

$

771

 

$

2,120

$

621,809

$

90,401

$

115,260

$

43,615

$

372,533

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(1)

In connection with the VIP acquisition, the Company borrowed $75 million on a term loan, maturing in five years.  Future principal and interest payments on the term loan are excluded from the table above.  See Note 16 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the revenue and expenses incurred during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. 

While our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to our financial statements appearing in this report, we believe that the following critical accounting policies are most important to understanding and evaluating our reported financial resultsresults.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shippedproduct control is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon delivery or shipment of goods, depending on terms with a customer. For customers with FreeMany customer contracts include some form of variable consideration such as discounts, rebates, and sales returns and allowance. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on Board (“FOB”) destination terms,the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration.  

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a provisionsingle day. Payment is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customerstypically rendered at the endtime of service.

Trade marketing expense, consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances and merchandising funds are offered through various programs to customers and are designed to promote our products. They include the reporting period. A sales return allowance is recorded and accounts receivable are reduced as revenues are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales due to customer claims for discounts, returned goodscost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

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Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as other current assets or accounts payable in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as a reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Approximate costs areCost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves.

Purchase Accounting

The purchase method of accounting requires companies to assign values to assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values at the acquisition date. In most instances, there are not readily defined or listed market prices for individual assets and liabilities acquired in connection with a business, including intangible assets. The determination of fair value for assets and liabilities in many instances requires a high degree of estimation. The valuation of intangible assets, in particular, is very subjective. We generally obtain third-party valuations to assist us in estimating fair values. The use of different valuation techniques and assumptions could change the amounts and useful lives assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired and the related amortization expense.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company’s annual income tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates, changes in prior tax positions and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment and estimates are required to determine the Company’s annual tax rate and evaluate its tax positions. Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable, these positions are subject to challenge, and the Company may not be successful in defending these challenges.

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Estimation is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Related to the IPO and recapitalization transactions, the calculation and allocation of the original basis adjustments used in determining the initial deferred tax assets and liabilities requires management judgement. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences attributable toarise from temporary differences between the carrying amounttax basis of the existing tax assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferredreported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets in the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, are measured using enactedprojected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event that it is determined that an asset is not more likely than not to be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded against the asset.  Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be impacted by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates expectedand future taxable income levels.  In the event the Company were to determine that it would not be appliedable to realize all or a portion of its deferred tax assets in the years in which temporary differences are expectedfuture, the unrealizable amount would be charged to be recovered or settled. The principal items giving rise to temporary differences are certain basis differences resulting from IPO and the recapitalization transactions.

In addition, on December 22, 2017 the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”).  The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that affected 2017, including the requirement for the Company to pay a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that is payable over eight years.  The Tax Act also established new tax laws that will affect 2018,  including, but not limited to, (i) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent; (ii) generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (iii) requiring a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations; (iii) creating a new limitation on deductible interest expense; and (iv) allowing all net operating losses generated in tax years after December 31, 2017, to be carried forward indefinitely. 

The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act, significant estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered, with a possible retroactive effect, which is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in which that determination is made.  Conversely, if the adjustments are made.

In certain cases, tax law requires itemsCompany were to determine that it would be included in the Company’s income tax returns at a different time than when these items are recognized on the consolidated financial statements or at a different amount than that which is recognized on the consolidated financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on the Company’s tax returns, while other differences are temporary and will reverse over time, such as depreciation expense. These differences that will reverse over time are recorded asable to realize deferred tax assets and liabilities onin the consolidated balance sheets. Valuation allowances are established againstfuture in excess of the net carrying amounts, it would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a favorable adjustment to earnings in the period that the determination was made. The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to the extent thatdetermine whether it is determinedmore likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Companybenefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized and has recorded a valuation allowance.

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In future periods, if we conclude we have insufficientfuture taxable income sufficient to fully realizerecognize the deferred tax asset.assets, we may reduce or eliminate the valuation allowance.

Item

Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of our business. Such risk is principally associated with interest rates. We currently do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates because the indebtedness incurred under our NewA&R Credit Agreement isand A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are variable rate debt. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of our credit agreement but do affect the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we had variable rate debt of approximately $15.3$232.3 million under our New Credit Agreement.Revolver and Term Loan. An increase of 1% would have increased our interest expense for the year ended December 31, 20172020 by approximately $0.2$2.6 million.

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KPMG LLP

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Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), members’/loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three‑yearthree-year period ended December 31, 2017,2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842), and related amendments.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.

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Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, as a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company held an economic interest of approximately 62% in PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”) and consolidates the financial position and results of Holdco. The Company is the sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.1 million of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges.

We identified the evaluation of deferred tax assets recorded for exchange transactions as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment, including specialized skills and knowledge, was required to evaluate the calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions as a result of the Company’s tax basis in the interest in the Holdco partnership acquired from the LLC Owners.

The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the deferred tax calculation. This included the internal control over the Company’s calculation of the deferred tax assets generated in exchange transactions. We involved tax professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing the Company’s application of the relevant tax law for the exchanges, including:

evaluating the Company’s application of income tax law related to the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions
performing an independent calculation of the tax basis in the interest acquired from the LLC Owners in exchange transactions and comparing it to the Company’s calculation

Fair value estimate of convertible notes

As discussed in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the Notes). In accounting for the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components whose carrying values were calculated using a fair value estimate of similar debt instruments without an associated conversion feature.

We identified the evaluation of the fair value estimate of the Notes as a critical audit matter. A high degree of auditor judgment was required in assessing the interest rate that would be available to the Company for a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. Additionally, minor changes to the interest rate could have a significant effect on the amounts allocated to the liability and equity components. The audit effort associated with the evaluation of the fair value estimate required specialized skills and knowledge.

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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the critical audit matter. This included controls over the interest rate used in the fair value measurement of the Notes. We involved valuation professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in the following:

performing an independent analysis of interest rate yields for similar debt instruments that do not have an associated conversion feature using publicly available market data.
developing an independent estimate of the fair value of the Notes using an independent interest rate yield and information from the debt agreement, and comparing it to the Company’s estimate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

Boise, Idaho
March 13, 2018February 26, 2021

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

($’s inIn 000’s except for per share amounts)

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

    

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

33,456

$

27,272

Accounts receivable, net

102,755

71,377

Inventories

97,773

79,703

Other current assets

8,312

7,071

Total current assets

242,296

185,423

Property, plant and equipment, net

63,146

52,525

Operating lease right of use assets

20,122

20,785

Deferred tax assets

59,780

Other non-current assets

1,870

3,214

Intangible assets, net

213,000

119,956

Goodwill

231,158

231,045

Total assets

$

771,592

$

672,728

Liabilities and equity

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

68,131

$

51,538

Accrued wages payable

10,540

9,082

Accrued interest payable

903

83

Other accrued expenses

8,815

3,871

Current portion of operating leases

4,915

4,619

Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

7,763

3,821

Total current liabilities

101,067

73,014

Operating leases, less current installments

15,789

16,580

Long-term debt, less current installments

355,979

251,376

Finance leases, less current installments

3,338

3,331

Other non-current liabilities

1,397

117

Total non-current liabilities

376,503

271,404

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

  

  

Equity

  

  

Additional paid-in capital

356,442

300,120

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 125,000 shares authorized; 25,711 and 23,554 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

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23

Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000 shares authorized; 3,040 and 4,752 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

3

5

Accumulated deficit

(93,377)

(15,903)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(686)

(1,131)

Total stockholders' equity

262,408

283,114

Non-controlling interest

31,614

45,196

Total equity

294,022

328,310

Total liabilities and equity

$

771,592

$

672,728

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,759

 

 

17,195

Inventories

 

 

44,056

 

 

34,232

Supplier prepayments

 

 

3,173

 

 

2,985

Other current assets

 

 

1,991

 

 

1,358

Total current assets

 

 

108,875

 

 

56,537

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

Restricted deposits

 

 

200

 

 

250

Deferred tax assets

 

 

5,994

 

 

 —

Other non-current assets

 

 

2,446

 

 

2,826

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

3,266

 

 

4,054

Goodwill

 

 

5,064

 

 

4,619

Total assets

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

Liabilities and member's equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Accounts payable

 

$

14,234

 

$

9,333

Accrued wages payable

 

 

1,811

 

 

1,100

Accrued interest payable

 

 

115

 

 

44

Other accrued expenses

 

 

305

 

 

27

Current portion of deferred acquisition liability

 

 

1,575

 

 

250

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

 

 

151

 

 

2,321

Total current liabilities

 

 

18,191

 

 

13,075

Non-current liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

Long-term debt

 

 

17,183

 

 

25,158

Obligations under capital leases, less current installments

 

 

389

 

 

434

Deferred acquisition liability

 

 

 —

 

 

1,303

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

238

 

 

378

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

17,810

 

 

27,273

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

  

 

 

  

Equity

 

 

  

 

 

  

Members equity

 

 

 —

 

 

42,941

Additional Paid-in capital

 

 

70,873

 

 

 —

Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 13,222,583 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2017

 

 

13

 

 

 —

Class B common stock, par value $.001 per share, 8,401,521 shares authorized, 8,268,188 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(687)

 

 

(1,940)

Total stockholders' / member's equity

 

 

66,714

 

 

41,001

Non-controlling interest

 

 

38,130

 

 

(19)

Total equity

 

 

104,844

 

 

40,982

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

140,845

 

$

81,330

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In 000’s except for per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Product sales

$

725,705

$

617,118

$

450,229

Services revenue

54,346

92,313

78,385

Total net sales

780,051

709,431

528,614

Cost of products sold

584,401

530,031

383,501

Cost of services

60,462

72,017

61,825

Total cost of sales

644,863

602,048

445,326

Gross profit

135,188

107,383

83,288

Operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

138,375

103,200

72,260

Contingent note revaluation loss

7,320

3,280

Operating (loss) income

(3,187)

(3,137)

7,748

Interest expense, net

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

109

(151)

45

Other income (expense), net

571

172

(345)

Total other expense, net

(25,619)

(14,474)

(8,322)

Pretax net (loss) income

(28,806)

(17,611)

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

(81,022)

(14,302)

87

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

$

(77,474)

$

(11,453)

$

(782)

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock

Basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

Basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financialstatements.

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PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Foreign currency translation adjustment

363

366

(613)

Comprehensive (loss) income

(80,659)

(13,936)

(526)

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest

(3,525)

(2,777)

697

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ

$

(77,134)

$

(11,159)

$

(1,223)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2015

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

266,687

 

$

200,162

 

$

205,687

 

Cost of sales

 

 

215,493

 

 

167,615

 

 

166,529

 

Gross profit

 

 

51,194

 

 

32,547

 

 

39,158

 

Operating expenses

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

37,905

 

 

31,845

 

 

35,588

 

Operating income

 

 

13,289

 

 

702

 

 

3,570

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(1,563)

 

 

(3,058)

 

 

(3,545)

 

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

(140)

 

 

(24)

 

 

75

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

 

 

(1,449)

 

Other income, net

 

 

201

 

 

666

 

 

 —

 

Total other expense, net

 

 

(1,502)

 

 

(4,097)

 

 

(4,919)

 

Pretax net income (loss)

 

 

11,787

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

(3,970)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

7,817

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,310

 

 

(3,395)

 

 

(1,349)

 

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share attributable to PetIQ, Inc. Class A common stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.26)

 

 

 —

 

$

 -

 

Weighted Average shares of Class A common stock outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

Diluted

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 —

 

 

 -

 

(1)

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is applicable only for periods after the Company’s IPO.  See Note 7 – Earnings per share.

For the Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

30,975

16,509

12,467

Termination of supply agreement

7,801

16

Gain on disposition of property, plant, and equipment

(238)

(189)

(90)

Stock based compensation expense

9,170

7,355

3,812

Deferred tax adjustment

51,511

(3,458)

(843)

Contingent note revaluation

7,320

3,280

Other non-cash activity

164

405

(334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

(31,652)

(14,123)

(14,209)

Inventories

(17,846)

30,448

(36,610)

Other assets

556

(1,619)

1,423

Accounts payable

17,435

(7,595)

15,701

Accrued wages payable

1,424

2,800

1,979

Other accrued expenses

7,121

(2,718)

908

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,601)

20,833

(12,413)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

442

340

229

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(22,392)

(10,276)

(7,178)

Purchase of Capstar and related intangibles

(96,072)

Business acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

(185,090)

(93,052)

Net cash used in investing activities

(118,022)

(195,026)

(100,001)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - liability component

90,465

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes - equity component

53,285

Payment for Capped Call options

(14,821)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

837,675

818,387

538,028

Principal payments on long-term debt

(838,073)

(676,509)

(466,912)

Payment of financing fees on Convertible Notes

(5,884)

Proceeds from public offering of class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

73,914

Tax distributions to LLC Owners

(47)

(1,686)

(1,485)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(1,965)

(1,547)

(1,254)

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

(550)

(5,790)

(2,750)

Tax withholding payments on Restricted Stock Units

(595)

(114)

Exercise of options to purchase class A common stock

9,274

2,318

1,429

Net cash provided by financing activities

128,764

135,059

140,970

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

6,141

(39,134)

28,556

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43

46

(92)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

27,272

66,360

37,896

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

33,456

$

27,272

$

66,360

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4453


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Cash Flows

 ($($’s in 000’s)

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Supplemental cash flow information

2020

2019

2018

Interest paid

$

19,402

$

13,632

$

7,220

Net change in property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

279

(1,814)

25

Finance lease additions

2,019

(3,006)

656

Deferred tax liability created by convertible debt issuance

(8,197)

Net change of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

12,381

36,882

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

130

249

640

Accrued tax distribution

(434)

786

2,097

Issuance of note for termination, settlement, and asset acquisition agreement

17,487

Purchase of intangible assets from note issuance

(9,686)

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Contingent Notes

6,900

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Guarantee Notes

10,000

Non cash consideration - Issuance of Class B common stock and LLC Interests

103,004

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

2017

    

 

2016

    

 

2015

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

823

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

(515)

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)

 

 

8,640

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

11,943

 

 

(5,293)

 

 

(1,864)

Comprehensive loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc.

 

$

(3,303)

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

54

PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(In 000’s)

Accumulated

Other

Additional

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Paid-in

Non-controlling

Total

Deficit

Loss

Class A Common

Class B Common

Capital

Interest

Equity

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Balance - January 1, 2018

$

(3,493)

$

(687)

13,223

$

13

8,268

$

8

$

70,873

$

38,130

$

104,844

ASC 606 adoption, net of tax

(175)

(110)

(285)

Issuance of equity for business combination

128

4,600

5

43,075

59,796

103,004

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(290)

6,321

6

(6,321)

(6)

47,458

(47,168)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

36,882

36,882

Accrued tax distributions

(2,097)

(2,097)

Other comprehensive income

(441)

(172)

(613)

Public offering

2,000

2

73,912

73,914

Equity shift as a result of the public offering

(26)

(13,914)

13,940

Stock based compensation expense

2,504

1,308

3,812

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

76

1,429

1,429

Net (loss) income

(782)

869

87

Balance - December 31, 2018

$

(4,450)

$

(1,316)

21,620

$

22

6,547

$

7

$

262,219

$

64,496

$

320,977

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

(109)

1,794

1

(1,794)

(1)

17,299

(17,190)

Net increase in deferred tax asset from LLC Interest transactions

12,381

12,381

Accrued tax distributions

(786)

(786)

Other comprehensive income

294

72

366

Stock based compensation expense

5,902

1,453

7,355

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

119

2,318

2,318

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's

21

Net (loss)

(11,453)

(2,849)

(14,302)

Balance - December 31, 2019

$

(15,903)

$

(1,131)

23,554

$

23

4,752

$

5

$

300,120

$

45,196

$

328,310

Exchange of LLC Interests held by LLC Owners

105

1,712

2

(1,712)

(2)

15,461

(15,566)

Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of offering costs and tax

37,064

5,843

42,907

Payment for capped call share options

(12,803)

(2,018)

(14,821)

Accrued tax distributions

434

434

Other comprehensive income

340

23

363

Stock based compensation expense

7,921

1,249

9,170

Exercise of Options to purchase Common Stock

395

9,274

9,274

Issuance of stock vesting of RSU's, net of tax withholdings

50

(595)

(595)

Net (loss)

(77,474)

(3,548)

(81,022)

Balance - December 31, 2020

$

(93,377)

$

(686)

25,711

$

26

3,040

$

3

$

356,442

$

31,614

$

294,022

Note that certain figures shown in the table above may not recalculate due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statementsstatements.

4555


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

For the year ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,817

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and loan fees

 

 

3,614

 

 

4,074

 

 

3,140

 

Loss on disposition of property

 

 

20

 

 

42

 

 

28

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss on liabilities

 

 

228

 

 

(28)

 

 

(300)

 

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Deferred tax adjustment

 

 

3,690

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Warranty settlement gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(645)

 

 

1,449

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,313)

 

 

(2,216)

 

 

(1,907)

 

Inventories

 

 

(9,718)

 

 

(542)

 

 

(10,399)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(721)

 

 

2,037

 

 

(3,789)

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,152

 

 

104

 

 

6,114

 

Accrued wages payable

 

 

694

 

 

(128)

 

 

827

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

(28)

 

 

(229)

 

 

(229)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

5,882

 

 

(926)

 

 

(6,415)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

 —

 

 

 1

 

 

12

 

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment and intangibles

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,041)

 

 

(1,550)

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,131)

 

 

(2,040)

 

 

(1,538)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

 

260,020

 

 

238,252

 

 

236,981

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(270,458)

 

 

(243,852)

 

 

(218,532)

 

Proceeds from Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A Shares, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs

 

 

104,010

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Repayment of preference notes

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Change in restricted cash and deposits

 

 

50

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Purchase of LLC units from Continuing LLC Owners

 

 

(2,133)

 

 

6,894

 

 

(6,944)

 

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

 

 

(116)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(382)

 

Payment of deferred financing fees and debt discount

 

 

(42)

 

 

(509)

 

 

(1,316)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

35,371

 

 

692

 

 

9,807

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

37,122

 

 

(2,274)

 

 

1,854

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 7

 

 

(209)

 

 

26

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

767

 

 

3,250

 

 

1,370

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

37,896

 

$

767

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeaccompanying notesNotes to the consolidated financial statements

46


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 ($’s in 000’s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31,

Supplemental cash flow information

 

2017

 

2016

    

2015

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,353

 

$

2,911

 

$

2,997

 

Property, plant, and equipment acquired through accounts payable

 

 

(80)

 

 

125

 

 

24

 

Capital lease additions

 

 

35

 

 

188

 

 

 —

 

Issuance of preference notes for LLC Interests

 

 

55,960

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Non cash acquisition of intangibles

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

350

 

Establishment of deferred tax asset from step-up in basis

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Taxes paid

 

 

323

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Accrued tax distribution

 

 

597

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

47


PetIQ, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity

($’s in 000’s, except for per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

Earnings/

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Stockholders

 

 

Members

 

(Accumulated

 

(Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

Non-controlling

 

Equity/

 

 

Equity

 

Deficit)

 

Income

 

Class A Common

 

Class B Common

 

Capital

 

Interest

 

Members Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

Shares

 

Dollars

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - January 1, 2015

    

$

47,681

    

$

 —

    

$

473

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

 

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

 —

    

$

(15)

    

$

48,139

Net loss

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7)

 

 

(1,349)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(515)

Balance - December 31, 2015

 

$

46,339

 

$

 —

 

$

(42)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(22)

 

$

46,275

Net loss

 

 

(3,398)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 3

 

 

(3,395)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,898)

Balance - December 31, 2016

 

$

42,941

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,940)

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

 

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(19)

 

$

40,982

Net income prior to IPO

 

 

11,165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4)

 

 

11,161

Other comprehensive income prior to IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

515

Accrued tax distribution prior to recapitalization

 

 

(591)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(591)

Recapitalization transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class A common stock for merger

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,035,083

 

 

 6

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 6

Exchange of LLC Interests held by Continuing LLC Owners and certain employees for Class A common stock

 

 

(53,515)

 

 

 —

 

 

668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,459

 

 

24,388

 

 

 —

Issuance of Class B Shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,401,522

 

 

 8

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 8

Initial Public Offering transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Class A Shares for IPO net of under writing discounts and offering costs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,187,500

 

 

 7

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

104,003

 

 

 —

 

 

104,010

Issuance of preference notes to affiliates

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

 

 

 —

 

 

(55,960)

Increase in deferred tax asset from step-up in tax basis

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

 

 

 —

 

 

9,441

Purchase of non-controlling interests

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(120)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(133,334)

 

 

(0)

 

 

(15,345)

 

 

13,332

 

 

(2,133)

Accrued tax distributions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Stock based compensation expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

275

 

 

172

 

 

447

Other comprehensive income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

119

 

 

308

Net (loss) income post IPO

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,493)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

149

 

 

(3,344)

Balance - December 31, 2017

 

$

 —

 

$

(3,493)

 

$

(687)

 

 

13,222,583

 

$

13

 

 

8,268,188

 

$

 8

 

$

70,873

 

$

38,130

 

$

104,844

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

48


Note 1 – Principal Business Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

Principal Business Activity and Principals of Consolidation

PetIQ Inc and Subsidiaries (the Company) is a manufacturerleading pet medication and wholesale distributorwellness company delivering a smarter way for pet parents to help their pets live their best lives through convenient access to affordable veterinary products and services. The company engages with customers through points of over-the-counterdistribution across retail channels with its branded distributed medications, which is further supported by its own world-class medications manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company’s national service platform, VIP Petcare, operates retail partner locations providing cost effective and prescription pet medicationsconvenient veterinary wellness services.

PetIQ has 2 reporting segments: (i) Products; and pet wellness products(ii) Services. The Products segment consists of our manufacturing and distribution business. The Services segments consists of veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to various retail customersconsumers.

PetIQ is the managing member of PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“Holdco”), a Delaware limited liability company, which is the sole member of PetIQ, LLC (“Opco”) and, distributors throughoutthrough Holdco, operate and control all the United Statesbusiness and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho and manufactures and distributes products from facilities in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Europe.affairs of Opco.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAPGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant, and equipment; allowance for doubtful accounts;equipment and intangible assets; the valuation of property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, inventoriesthe valuation of assets and notes receivable;liabilities in connection with acquisitions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of inventories, and reserves for legal contingencies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Foreign CurrenciesFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tiered hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The categorization of a financial instrument within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, are at cost, which approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

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The guarantee note is carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the recent issuance of the note. Our term loan and revolving credit facility bear interest at a variable interest rate plus an applicable margin and, therefore, carrying amounts approximate fair value.

A portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP” and such acquisition, the “VIP Acquisition”) was structured in the form of Contingent Notes (the “Contingent Notes”) that vest based on the combined Company operates subsidiaries in foreign countries who useEBITDA targets for the local currencyyears ending December 31, 2018 and 2019 (“Measurement Dates”). See Note 2 – “Business Combinations” for more information regarding the VIP Acquisition. The liabilities related to the 2018 and 2019 Contingent Notes became fixed as of December 31, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as the functional currency. stated interest rate is consistent with current market rates.

The Company translates its foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities denominatedContingent Notes are included in foreign currencies into U.S. dollarslong-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Contingent Notes began bearing interest at current ratesa fixed rate of exchange as of6.75%, with the balance sheet date and income and expense items atpayable July 17, 2023.

The following table summarizes the average exchange rateLevel 3 activity related to the Contingent Notes for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in the cumulative translation account, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period.twelve months ended December 31, 2019:

$'s in 000's

Balance at beginning of the period

$

2,680

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

7,320

Transfer out of level 3

(10,000)

Balance at the end of the period

$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less excluding amounts restricted for various state licensing regulations. Restricted depositsat the date of acquisition. All credit card, debit card and electronic transfer transactions that process in less than seven days are not consideredclassified as cash and cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts in various deposit accounts, the balances of which at times exceeded federal deposit insurance limits during the periods presented.

Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade receivables due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within a set number45 days from the invoice date. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer, net of discounts and estimated deductions. The Company does not have a policy for charging interest on overdue customer account balances. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses equal to estimated uncollectible amounts.expected losses. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience, and a review of the current status of trade accounts receivable.receivable and known current economic conditions including the current and expected impact of COVID-19. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice.

The Company also hasOther receivables consists of various receivables due from vendors, banking partners, and notes receivable due from various suppliers included in accounts receivable. The notes bear interest at 0% to 4% and are repaid based on either amortization schedules or from certain sales to third parties.suppliers. Non-current portions of these notes receivableother receivables are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statement of operations. 

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sheets.

Accounts receivable consists of the following as of:

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Trade receivables

$

96,381

$

67,551

Other receivables

7,094

4,257

103,475

71,808

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

(720)

(431)

Total accounts receivable, net

$

102,755

$

71,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Trade receivables

 

$

22,189

 

$

18,086

Notes receivable

 

 

297

 

 

440

 

 

 

22,486

 

 

18,526

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(343)

 

 

(498)

Non-current portion of receivables

 

 

(384)

 

 

(833)

Total accounts receivable, net

 

$

21,759

 

$

17,195

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Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which approximatevalue. Cost is determined on the first-in first-out (“FIFO”) basis.method and includes estimated rebate amounts. The Company maintains reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated net realizable value. In estimating the reserves, management considers factors such as excess or slow-moving inventories, product expiration dating, and market conditions. Changes in these conditions may result in additional reserves. Major components of inventories wereconsist of the following as follows as of December 31, 2017 and 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Raw materials and work in progress

 

$

4,004

 

$

5,924

Finished goods

 

 

40,052

 

 

28,308

Total inventories

 

$

44,056

 

$

34,232

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Raw materials

$

15,761

$

10,675

Work in progress

2,273

1,717

Finished goods

79,739

67,311

Total inventories

$

97,773

$

79,703

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Depreciation and amortization is provided using the straight-line method, based on estimated useful lives of the assets, except for leasehold improvements and capitalfinance leased assets which are depreciated over the shorter of the expected useful life or the lease term. Depreciation and amortization expense is recorded in cost of sales orand general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income,operations, depending on the use of the asset. The estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Computer equipment and software

3 years

Vehicle and vehicle accessories

3-5 years

Buildings

33 years

Equipment

3-152-15 years

Leasehold improvements

3-92-15 years

Furniture and fixtures

8-105-10 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of trademarks. Trademarks represent costs paid to legally register phrases and graphic designs that identify and distinguish products sold by the Company. Trademarks are not amortized, rather potential impairment is considered on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event, when circumstances indicate that the book value of trademarks are greater than their fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite lived intangible asset is less than the carrying value as a basis to determine whether further impairment testing under ASC 350 is necessary. No impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Definite-lived intangible assets consist of a distribution agreement, production certifications, patents and processes, customer relationships, and brand names. The assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Useful lives vary by asset type and are determined based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the company’s future cash flows. Useful lives range from 2 to 15 years.

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Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the consideration paid over the fair value of specifically identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combinationcombination. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill and relatesintangible assets deemed to the future economic benefits arising from assets, whichhave indefinite lives are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewedare tested for impairment annually induring the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently ifand at any time when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

The goodwillsuggest an impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. However, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basisoccurred.

To assess goodwill for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment, test described in ASC Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company, determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value ofdepending on relevant facts and circumstances, performs either a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, thenqualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation model. In performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary and goodwill is considered to be unimpaired. However, if based on the qualitative assessment, the Company concludesevaluates relevant factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance, as well as company and reporting unit specific items. If, after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the faircarrying value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step process will be carried out.

fair value, then no further testing is required. In step one,performing a quantitative analysis, the Company determines the fair value of eacha reporting unit using management’s assumptions about future cash flows based on long-range strategic plans. This approach incorporates many assumptions including discount rates and future growth rates. In the event the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized.

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment utilizing either a qualitative assessment or a quantitative analysis. For a qualitative assessment, the Company identifies and considers relevant key factors, events, and circumstances to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test. The key factors considered include macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions, as well as the asset's actual and forecasted results. For the quantitative impairment tests, the Company compares itthe carrying amounts to its carrying value. Ifthe current fair market values. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to reflect the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. Definite-lived intangible assets are also evaluated for impairment when impairment indicators are present.

NaN impairment charge was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Convertible Debt

On May 19, 2020, we issued $143.8 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). See Note 5 – “Debt”. We separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that can be settled in cash by allocating the proceeds from issuance between the liability component and the embedded conversion option in accordance with accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) upon conversion. The value of the equity component is calculated by first measuring the fair value of the reporting unit exceedsliability component, using the carrying valueinterest rate of a similar liability that does not have a conversion feature, as of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwillissuance date. The difference between the proceeds from the convertible debt issuance and the amount measured as the liability component is recorded as the equity component with a corresponding discount recorded on the debt. We recognize amortization of the resulting discount using the effective interest method as interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. The equity component is not impairedremeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

We have allocated issuance costs to the liability and no further testing is performed. Ifequity components. Issuance costs attributable to the carrying valueliability component are being amortized to expense over the respective term of the net assets assignedNotes, and issuance costs attributable to the reportingequity component were netted with the respective equity component in additional paid-in capital.

Revenue Recognition

When Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit exceedsof account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the fair valueperformance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s performance obligations are product sales and the delivery of veterinary services.

Revenue is generally recognized for product sales on a point in time basis when product control is transferred to the customer. In general, control transfers to the customer when the product is shipped or delivered to the customer based upon applicable shipping terms, as the customer can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the reporting unit, thenremaining benefits from the Company must perform the second step of the impairment testasset at this point in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

time.

The Company performeddetermined that certain products manufactured to a customer’s specifications do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin due to costs associated with reworking, transporting and repackaging these products. These products are produced subject to purchase orders that include an enforceable right to payment. Therefore the Company determined that revenue on these products would be recognized over time, as the products are produced. This represents a minor subset of the products the Company manufactures.

Revenue for services is recognized over time as the service is delivered, typically over a single day. Payment is typically rendered at the time of service. Customer contracts generally do not include more than one performance obligation. When a contract does contain more than one performance obligation, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on its qualitative assessment during the fourth fiscal quarterrelative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price for each distinct good is generally determined by directly observable data.

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The qualitative factors that were considered included, but were not limited to, general economic conditions, outlook for the pet sector, market capitalization, consolidated company stock price, and recent and forecasted financial performance.

Goodwill impairment analysis and measurement is a process that requires significant judgment. If there are significant changes in market conditions or a future downturnperformance obligations in our business, or a future annual goodwill impairment test indicates an impairment of our goodwill,contracts are satisfied within one year. As such, we have not disclosed the Company may havetransaction price allocated to recognize impairment of its goodwill.

Deferred Acquisition Liability

The Company has a deferred acquisition liability related to an acquisition that occurred in 2013. The liability is denominated in Euros and requires annual payments based on a percentage of gross profit from the sales of certain products, and any amounts not repaid by the annual payments will be due in June 2018. The current balance recordedremaining performance obligations as of December 31, 20172020.

Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, most contracts include some form of variable consideration. The most common forms of variable consideration include discounts, rebates, and December 31, 2016 was $1,575 thousandsales returns and $250 thousand, respectively,allowances. Variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when product revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use either the expected value or most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will not be significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. The Company reviews and is includedupdates its estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on the terms of the agreements, historical experience, and any recent changes in other accrued expenses. The non-current portion recorded asthe market. Any uncertainties in the ultimate resolution of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was zero and $1,303 thousand, respectively, and is included in deferred acquisition liability.

As discussed in Note 16, subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company completed the VIP Acquisition, which included guarantee and contingent notesvariable consideration due to the sellers.  See Note 16 for more information.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has been delivered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company generally records revenues from product sales when the goods are shipped to the customer. For customers with Free on Board (“FOB”) destination terms, a provision is recorded to exclude shipments determined to be in-transit to these customers at the endfactors outside of the reportingCompany’s influence are typically resolved within a short timeframe therefore not requiring any additional constraint on the variable consideration.

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period. A sales return allowance is recordedcustomer pricing allowances and accounts receivablemerchandising funds are reduced as revenuesoffered through various programs to customers and are recognized for estimated losses on credit sales duedesigned to customer claims for discounts, returned goodspromote our products. They include the cost of in-store product displays, feature pricing in retailers' advertisements and other items.

The Company offers a variety of trade promotions and incentivestemporary price reductions. These programs are offered to our customers suchboth in fixed and variable (rate per case) amounts. The ultimate cost of these programs depends on retailer performance and is subject to management estimates.

Certain retailers require the payment of product introductory fees in order to obtain space for the Company's products on the retailer's store shelves. This cost is typically a lump sum and is determined using the expected value based on the contract between the two parties.

Both trade marketing expense and product introductory fees are recognized as cooperative advertising programs and in-store displays. Sales are recorded netreductions of trade promotion spending, which is recognizedrevenue at the latertime the transfer of control of the date on which the Company recognizes the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive. The Company’s net sales are periodically influenced by the timing, extent and amount of such trade promotions and incentives.associated products occurs. Accruals for expected payouts, or amounts paid in advance, under these programs are included as accounts payable or other current assets in other accrued expenses.the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant Payment Terms

ShippingOur customer contracts identify the product, quantity, price, payment and Handling Costsfinal delivery terms. Payment terms usually include early pay discounts. We grant payment terms consistent with industry standards. Although some payment terms may be more extended, no terms beyond one year are granted at contract inception. As a result, we do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because the period between our transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and the customer’s payment for that good or service will be one year or less.

Shipping

All shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in the cost of sales. This includes shipping and handling costs after control over a product has transferred to a customer.

Warranties & Returns

PetIQ provides all customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, the Company provides assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other warranties provided under the law. No significant services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to customers.

The Company does not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. As a result, the right of return and related refund liability is estimated and recorded as cost ofa reduction in revenue. This return estimate is reviewed and updated each period and is based on historical sales and return experience.

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Contract balances

Contract asset and liability balances as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are immaterial. The Company does not typically billedhave significant deferred revenue or unbilled receivable balances.

Cost of Services

Cost of Services are comprised of all service and product costs related to customers.the delivery of veterinary services, including but not limited to, salaries and contract costs of veterinarians, technicians and other clinic based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization of clinic assets, certain marketing and promotional expenses and costs of goods sold.

Research and Development and Advertising Costs

Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs amounted to $514 thousand, $310 thousand,$2.3 million, $1.3 million, and $380 thousand$0.2 million and advertising costs were $2,229 thousand, $1,179 thousand,$10.1 million, $4.5 million, and $6,077 thousand$2.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

Collaboration Agreements

Through the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition, we entered into a product development and asset purchase agreement with a third party for certain product formulations in development by the third party. The Company may make up to $20.5 million of payments over the course of the next several years contingent on achievement of certain development and regulatory approval milestones. Product development costs are expensed as incurred or as milestone payments become probable. There can be no assurance that these products will be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) on the anticipated schedule or at all. Consideration paid after FDA approval will be capitalized and amortized to cost of goods sold over the economic life of each product. The expenses paid prior to FDA approval will be included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no expenses incurred under the agreement for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, litigation, investigations and contingencies arising out of the ordinary course of business. If the likelihood of an adverse legal outcome is determined to be probable and the amount of loss is estimable, then a liability is accrued in accordance with accounting guidance for Contingencies. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed. The Company consults with both internal and external legal counsel related to litigation. See Note 13 for more information.

Stock based compensation

The Company expenses employee share-based awards under ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires compensation cost for the grant-date fair value of share-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. Stock options granted to executives and other employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. See Note 89 for more information.

Accounting for Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured using rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

The Company uses a two-step process for the measurement of uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is a determination of whether the tax position should be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The second step determines the measurement of the tax position. The Company records potential interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.

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Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense related to (i) our debt agreements, (ii) unused line fees, (iii) amortization of deferred loan fees and (iii) capitaldiscounts, (iv) finance lease obligations and the mortgage note outstanding, offset by interest income earned on our demand deposits and other assets. Interest expense was $1,638 thousand, $3,078 thousand,$26.3 million, $14.9 million, and $3,567 thousand$8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively, offset by $75 thousand, $20 thousand,$0.0 million, $0.4 million, and $22 thousand$0.3 million of interstinterest income, respectively.

Non-controlling interest

The non-controlling interests on the consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in the Company’s subsidiary, Holdco, held by the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and limited liability company interests in Holdco. Non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheet represents the portion of net assets of the Company attributable to the non-controlling holders of Class B common stock and Limited Liability Company interests in Holdco.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net incomeloss attributable to PetIQ, Inc., adjusted as necessary for the impact of potentially dilutive securities, by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period and the impact of securities that would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. See Note 78 for further discussion.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statemetns to conform to current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no impact on net income, shareholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements / Adopted Accounting Standard Updates

In May 2014,From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedor other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and subsequently issued several relatedare communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards UpdatesUpdate (“ASUs”ASU”).

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (“Topic 606”), which provide guidanceNo. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." This ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.financial assets, including trade receivables, held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable information. Organizations will now use forward-looking information to better estimate their credit losses. The core principle of Topic 606 is that revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects consideration for which entitlement is expected in exchange for those goods or services. Topic 606 will be effective commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. We will adopt Topic 606Company adopted this ASU using thea modified retrospective transition approachapproach. Under this method of adoption, the Company determined that there was no cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s net loss and expect the impact to be immaterial, with an estimated reduction of beginning accumulated deficit of $0.3 million.  

During 2017, we completed our evaluation of Topic 606, including thehad no impact on our business processes, systems and controls, and differences in the timing and/or methodconsolidated statement of revenue recognition.  As a result of our evaluation, we identified changes to and modified certain of our accounting policies and practices.  We also designed and implemented specific controls over our evaluation of the impact of Topic 606, including our calculation of the cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606.  Although there were no significant changes to our accounting systems or controls upon adoption of Topic 606, we modified certain of our existing controls to incorporate the revisions we made to our accounting policies and practices. cash flows.

Based on our evaluation of Topic 606, we will make the following changes:

·

Revenue is recognized as control transfers to the customer.  As such, under the new standard, revenue for our contracts is general recognized at a point in time when goods are transferred to the customer, which can be upon shipment or upon delivery, depending on the terms of the specific contract.  This is generally consistent with our current recognition policy and practice for most contracts based on the transfer of title and risk of loss, however, we do anticipate a change in timing of recognition for certain contracts based on our analysis of the timing of transfer of control of products to our customers; 

·

Make a change in performance obligation in certain of our contracts, specifically the treatment of certain merchandising products and services we provide to our customers.  Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company treated certain merchandising activities as selling expenses within general and administrative expenses, with the expense recognized over the time period the activities occurred.  Under Topic 606 those products and services are considered a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue, with the costs included in cost of sales at the time control transfers to the customer; 

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·

Alter the accounting for certain reductions in revenue.  Previously the Company accounted for certain reductions in sales at the later of sale of goods or agreement with the customer.  Under Topic 606, the Company will estimate all elements of variable consideration, without consideration as to the timing of the agreement with customers; 

·

Adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;and

·

Topic 606 also requires expanded disclosure regarding the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue, cash flow and customer contract balances, including how and when we satisfy our performance obligations and the relationship between revenue recognized and changes in contract balances during a reporting period. We have evaluated these disclosure requirements and incorporated the collection of relevant data into our reporting process.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,, Leases “Leases (Topic 842). This” The purpose of ASU 2016-02 is a comprehensive new leases standard that was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet

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and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in thisIn addition, ASU are2016-02 modifies the definition of a lease to clarify that an arrangement contains a lease when such arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requiresthe year of adoption. Originally under ASU 2016-02, an organization was required upon adoption based uponto recognize and measure leases beginning in the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented inand restate the financial statements with optional practical expedients. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is currently making over $1,700 per year in operating lease payments, and the Company expects the majority of these leases to be classified as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. The Company is continuing its assessment, which may identify additional impacts this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

for all periods presented. In July 2015,2018, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying2018-11, which amends ASU 2016-02 to provide organizations with an additional (and optional) transition method whereby it may elect to recognize and measure leases by applying the Measurementcumulative impact of Inventory. Thisadopting ASU requires entities2016-02 to measure most inventory "at the lower of cost or net realizable value," thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The new standard is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard in first quarter of 2017 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this ASU clarify and provide specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed by current U.S. GAAP. This ASU will be effective

commencing with our quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU” No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718).” ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, and classificationopening retained earnings balance in the statementperiod of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, and interimadoption, thereby removing the requirement that the financial statements of prior periods beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. Any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period.by restated. The Company adopted the provisions of this standardguidance effective January 1, 2017.2019, using the modified retrospective optional transition method. Therefore, the standard was applied beginning January 1, 2019 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of the standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit. The Company elected the package of practical expedients and implemented internal controls and system functionality to continueenable the preparation of financial information upon adoption. In addition, the Company has elected to recognize estimated forfeitures overapply the termpractical expedient to not separate the lease and non-lease components for all of the awards. Company’s leases.

The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recognition of a right of use asset and short-term and long-term liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet related to operating leases. Accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. In addition, the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and disclosures.flows.

In January 2017, August 2020, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-04, GoodwillAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other (Topic 350) (“Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Under ASU 2017-04”): Simplifying2020-06, the Testembedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for Goodwill Impairment.convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendednew guidance simplifiesalso requires the accounting for goodwill impairmentif-converted method to be applied for all entities by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment charge will now be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. Theconvertible instruments. ASU 2020-06 is effective for interim and annual periods for the Company on January 1, 2020.

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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard requires using either a modified retrospective or a full retrospective approach. Effective January 1, 2021, we intend to adopt ASU 2020-06 using the full retrospective approach. We expect the adoption of the new standard to result in a decrease to stockholders equity of $51.4 million and a corresponding increase to convertible senior notes. Interest expense, net for the year ending December 31, 2020 will decrease approximately $4.0 million. Interest expense, net, recognized in future periods will be reduced as a result of accounting for the convertible debt instrument as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally we expect that the change will result in significantly more dilutive shares outstanding.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements had or will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 – Business Combination and Asset Acquisition

Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition

On July 8, 2019, PetIQ, Inc., through its subsidiary PetIQ, LLC, completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. (“Sergeant’s”), d/b/a Perrigo Animal Health, including any assets related to Perrigo Company plc’s animal health business (the “Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition”). Sergeant’s is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The fair value of the consideration is summarized as follows:

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$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Inventories

$

17,998

Property, plant and equipment

19,568

Other current assets

13,048

Other assets

9,680

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

23,040

Definite-lived intangible assets – 13 year weighted average life

14,480

Goodwill

105,838

Total assets

203,652

Liabilities assumed

19,259

Purchase price

$

184,393

Cash paid, net of cash acquired

$

(185,090)

Post-closing working capital adjustment

697

Fair value of total consideration transferred

$

(184,393)

The definite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks, customer relationships, and developed technology and know-how. The $14.6 million represents the fair value and will be amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets through June 2039.

The indefinite-lived intangibles primarily relate to trademarks and in-process research and development.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits that do not qualify for separate recognition and primarily includes the assembled workforce and other non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. Approximately $105.8 million of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the Products segment.

Transaction costs of $6.1 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2019, and are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capstar ® (nitenpyram) Acquisition

On July 31, 2020 the Company completed the acquisition of Capstar® and CapAction® and related assets (the “Capstar Acquisition”) from Elanco US Inc. for $95 million, plus the cost of certain outstanding finished goods inventory in saleable condition, using cash on hand as a result of the issuance of the Notes in May 2020.

The Capstar Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition and certain transaction related costs of approximately $1.0 million were included in the cost of the acquired assets. The fair value assigned to trade names was based on the income approach using a relief from royalty methodology that assumes that the fair value of a trade name can be measured by estimating the cost of licensing and paying a royalty fee for the trade name that the owner of the trade name avoids. The estimated fair value of customer relationship was determined using an income approach, specifically a discounted cash flow analysis. The rate utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values was approximately 15% and was determined after consideration of the overall enterprise rate of return and the relative risk and importance of the assets to

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the generation of future cash flows. The fair value assigned to patents and processes was determined based on the income approach. The purchased assets are identified below:

$'s in 000's

Fair Value

Amortizable intangibles

Customer relationships

$

70,901

Patents and processes

9,895

Total amortizable intangibles

80,796

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

15,276

Total purchased intangible assets

$

96,072

The weighted average amortization period of the amortizable intangible assets is approximately 11.8 years.

Supplier Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement:

During July 2020, the Company entered into a Termination, Settlement and Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with a supplier who alleged PetIQ had breached its supply agreement due to the acquisition of Perrigo Animal Health. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter. The Agreement terminated the supply agreement that was previously in place, settled all outstanding claims and operations, and allowed PetIQ to purchase certain intellectual property related assets. The Company expectshas estimated the fair value of the payment obligation as $17.5 million, and determined the fair value of the acquired assets to early adoptbe $9.7 million. The assets acquired are included within the patents and processes intangible assets category and will be amortized over 10 years. The assets were valued using the standard beginning with its annual goodwill impairment testrelief from royalty method. The remainder of the obligation is considered to be a payment to settle the alleged breach of the supply agreement, the termination expense is included in 2018. general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020. The obligation is considered debt and is included in debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 – “Debt” for additional information.

Note 23 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consists of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Leasehold improvements

 

$

6,616

 

$

6,587

Equipment

 

 

10,665

 

 

9,512

Computer equipment ans software

 

 

927

 

 

896

Buildings

 

 

771

 

 

668

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

407

 

 

377

Land

 

 

660

 

 

 -

Construction in progress

 

 

2,344

 

 

150

 

 

 

22,390

 

 

18,190

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(7,390)

 

 

(5,146)

Total property, plant, and equipment

 

 

15,000

 

 

13,044

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Leasehold improvements

$

19,709

$

15,517

Equipment

25,664

23,138

Vehicles and accessories

7,110

6,007

Computer equipment and software

10,858

8,070

Buildings

10,168

10,050

Furniture and fixtures

2,347

1,836

Land

7,067

4,557

Construction in progress

11,331

3,392

94,254

72,567

Less accumulated depreciation

(31,108)

(20,042)

Total property, plant, and equipment

$

63,146

$

52,525

Depreciation and amortization expense related to these assets total $2,348 thousand,  $1,915 thousand,$12.1 million, $9.1 million, and $1,842 thousand$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.

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Note 34 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2017

 

2016

Amortizable Intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 years

$

3,021

$

3,021

Certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 years

 

350

 

350

Customer relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 years

 

1,191

 

1,086

Patents and processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 years

 

1,998

 

1,797

Brand names

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 years

 

923

 

841

Total amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,483

 

7,095

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(4,733)

$

(3,557)

Total net amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,750

 

3,538

Non-amortizable intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

516

 

516

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,266

$

4,054

$'s in 000's

Useful Lives

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Amortizable intangibles

Certification

7 years

$

350

$

350

Customer relationships

12-20 years

160,178

89,232

Patents and processes

5-10 years

14,905

4,928

Brand names

5-15 years

24,740

15,019

Total amortizable intangibles

200,173

109,529

Less accumulated amortization

(25,984)

(13,058)

Total net amortizable intangibles

174,189

96,471

Non-amortizable intangibles

Trademarks and other

33,341

18,016

In-process research and development

5,470

5,469

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

$

213,000

$

119,956

Certain intangible assets are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar; therefore, their gross and net carrying values are subject to foreign currency movements. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $1,052 thousand, $1,067 thousand,$12.8 million, $6.0 million, and $735 thousand,$5.2 million, respectively.

The in-process research and development (“IPRD”), intangible assets represent the value assigned to 3 acquired R&D projects that principally represent rights to develop and sell products that the Company has acquired which has not yet been completed or approved. The IPRD acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition is accounted for as an indefinite-lived asset until the product is available for sale and regulatory approval is obtained, or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts. If the research and development efforts are successfully completed, the IPRD would be amortized over its then estimated useful life. The fair value of the IPRD was estimated using the multi-period excess earnings income method. The projected cash flows estimates for the future products were based on certain key assumptions including estimates of future revenues and expenses, taking into account the stage of development at the acquisition date and the resources needed to complete development. In the event that the efforts are not successful, the Company will write off the relevant IPRD in the period in which it is no longer considered feasible.

Estimated future amortization expense for each of the following years is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years ending December 31($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

 

 

 

$

407

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

407

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

406

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

721

Years ending December 31, ($'s in 000's)

2021

$

18,504

2022

18,310

2023

17,481

2024

15,078

2025

14,369

Thereafter

90,447

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The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

Reporting Unit

($'s in 000's)

Products

Services

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2019

77,765

47,264

125,029

Foreign currency translation

178

178

Acquisitions

105,838

105,838

Goodwill as of December 31, 2019

183,781

47,264

231,045

Foreign currency translation

113

113

Goodwill as of December 31, 2020

$

183,894

$

47,264

$

231,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

 

 

Reporting Unit

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

International

 

Total

Goodwill as of January 1, 2016

 

$

5,221

$

359

$

5,580

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(900)

 

(61)

 

(961)

Goodwill as of December 31, 2016

 

 

4,321

 

298

 

4,619

Foreign currency translation

 

 

416

 

29

 

445

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$

4,737

$

327

$

5,064

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Note 45 – Debt

The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) on December 21, 2016. The Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $50 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin, consisting ofConvertible Notes

(i) $45 million revolving credit facility (“Revolver”) maturing on December 21, 2019; and

(ii) $5 million term loan (“Term Loans”), requiring equal amortizing payments for 24 months.

As of December 31, 2017,On May 19, 2020, the Company had $0 outstanding as Term Loans and $15.3 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility was 5.00%, as a Base Rate loan. The Revolver contains a lockbox mechanism.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had $5 million outstanding as Term Loans and $22.5 million outstanding under the Revolver. The interest rate on the Term Loans was 4.25% and the interest rate on the revolving credit facility was also 4.25%, both were Base Rate loans.

The Company refinanced its credit facility in March 2016 with an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provided for secured financing of $48,000 in the aggregate, consisting of

(i) $3issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans maturing4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 pursuant to the indenture (the “Indenture”), dated as of May 19, 2020. The total net proceeds from the Notes offering, after deducting debt issuance costs paid or payable by us, was $137.9 million. The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.00% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 31, 2016 (the “Term B Loans”);

(ii) $20 million in aggregate1, 2020. The Notes will mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before January 15, 2026, holders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 15, 2026, holders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. The Company will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 33.7268 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of term loans maturingNotes. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at any time, and from time to time, on March 16, 2018or after June 1, 2023 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice; and (2) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Notes will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such Notes, which will result in an increase to the conversion rate if such Notes are converted after they are called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then noteholders may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s Class A common stock.

The Notes are the Company’s senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with the Company’s existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent the Company is not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Notes contain customary events of default.

In accounting for the issuance of the Notes, the Company separated the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated using a discount rate of 13%, which was determined by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $53.3 million and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount, or the debt discount, is amortized to interest expense at an annual effective interest rate over the contractual terms of the Notes. The Company has early adopted ASU 2020-06 as of January 1, 2021, which will impact the accounting for the Notes.

The fair value of the Notes was $218.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The estimated fair value of the Notes is based on market rates and the closing trading price of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2020 and is classified as Level 2

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in the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2020 the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal amount.

The net carrying amount of the liability component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Par value of the Notes

$

143,750

Unamortized debt discount

(49,526)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

(3,441)

Net carrying amount

$

90,783

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes was as follows:

($'s in 000's)

December 31, 2020

Proceeds allocated to the conversion option

$

53,285

Deferred tax affect

(8,197)

Issuance costs

(2,181)

Net carrying amount

$

42,907

The following table sets forth the interest expense recognized related to the Notes:

For the Year Ended

December 31, 2020

($'s in 000's)

Contractual interest expense

$

3,546

Amortization of debt discount

3,759

Amortization of debt issuance costs

261

Total

$

7,566

Effective interest rate of the liability component

13.0%

Capped Call Transactions

On May 14, 2020 and May 19, 2020, the Company entered into capped call transactions (the “Term“Capped Call Transactions”) with 2 counterparties (the “Option Counterparties”). The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to the Notes, the underlying shares of Class A Loans”);common stock and are intended to reduce, subject to a limit, the potential dilution with respect to the Class A common stock upon conversion of the Notes. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions is $41.51 per share of Class A common stock, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions.

(iii)

The Company paid approximately $14.8 million for the Capped Call Transactions, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, using a $25portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. The capped call is expected to be tax deductible as the Company elected to integrate the capped call into the Notes for tax purposes. The tax effect on the equity component of the Convertible Notes of $8.2 million was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020, as a result, the $8.2 million deferred tax liability associated with the Capped Call Transactions will be offset by a reduction to the valuation allowance adjustment through continuing operations.

A&R Credit Agreement

The Company amended the existing revolving credit agreement of Opco and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Amended Revolving Credit Agreement”) on July 8, 2019. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility maturingof $125 million that matures on March 16, 2018.July 8, 2024. The borrowers under the Amended Revolving Credit Facility incur fees between 0.375% and 0.50% as unused facility fees, dependent on the

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aggregate amount borrowed. On May 14, 2020, the Company amended the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement to allow for the Notes described above. Additionally the amendment instituted a Eurodollar floor of 1% to the agreement.

OnAll obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrowers and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. As of December 31, 2020, the borrowers and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants. Although the Company currently expects continued compliance with debt covenants, the impact COVID-19 may negatively affect the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants. The Amended Revolving Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement contains a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which is tested if availability under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement falls below a certain level. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $15.0 million was outstanding under the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement. The weighted average interest rate on the Amended Revolving Credit Agreement was 2.3% at December 31, 2020.

A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Company amended and restated the existing term loan credit agreement of Opco (the “A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement”) on July 24, 2017,8, 2019. The $220.0 million A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement has an interest rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 5.00%. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement calls for 1% of the original loan balance to be paid annually via equal quarterly payments, with the balance of the loan due on the sixth anniversary of the agreement.

All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by PetIQ Holdings, LLC and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of PetIQ, LLC and each guarantor under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the borrower and guarantors thereunder to (subject to certain exceptions): (i) make investments, loans or advances; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii) create liens on assets; (iv) engage in mergers or consolidations and/or sell assets; (v) pay dividends and distributions or repurchase our equity interests; (vi) repay subordinated indebtedness; (vii) make certain acquisitions; and (viii) other restrictions typical for a credit agreement of this type. The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2019, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

The A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default (including change of control). In addition, the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement includes a maintenance covenant that requires compliance with a maximum first lien net leverage ratio. The availability of certain baskets and the ability to enter into certain transactions (including our ability to pay dividends) may also be subject to compliance with secured leverage ratios. As of December 31, 2020, the borrower and guarantors thereunder were in compliance with these covenants.

As of December 31, 2020, $217.3 million was outstanding under the A&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

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General Other Debt

The Company entered into a mortgage with a local bank to provide financing forfinance $1.9 million of the purchase price of a commercial building.building in Eagle, Idaho, in July 2017. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.35% and requires monthly principalutilizes a 25 year amortization schedule with a 10 year balloon payment of the balance due at that time.

In July 2020, the Company entered into the Agreement. See Note 2 – “Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions”. The Agreement called for PetIQ to pay $20.6 million, $2.6 million at signing and $1.0 million per quarter thereafter with no interest. The Company discounted the payment stream using a market interest payments,rate of 8.3%, resulting in an obligation of $17.5 million.

In connection with the balanceVIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a guarantee note of the loan due on July 25, 2027.

The Credit Agreement and Amended Credit Agreement both contained certain covenants and restrictions including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum EBITDA target and is secured by collateral consisting of a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, inventories, and machinery and equipment.$10.0 million. As of December 31, 2017,2019, $7.5 million was payable pursuant to the Company2018 Contingent Note and $10.0 million was in compliancepayable pursuant to the 2019 Contingent Note. The guarantee note and the Contingent Notes, collectively, “Notes Payable – VIP Acquisition” of $27.5 million require quarterly interest payments of 6.75% with these covenants.the balance payable July 17, 2023.

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The following represents the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Term loans

 

$

 —

 

$

5,000

Revolving credit facility

 

 

15,325

 

 

22,473

Mortgage

 

 

1,902

 

 

 —

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

 

 —

 

 

(92)

 

 

$

17,227

 

$

27,381

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

(44)

 

 

(2,223)

Total long-term debt

 

$

17,183

 

$

25,158

$'s in 000's

    

December 31, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Convertible Notes

$

143,750

$

Term loans

217,250

220,000

Revolving credit facility

 

15,000

 

10,000

Notes Payable - VIP Acquisition

27,500

27,500

Other Debt

16,257

1,812

Net discount on debt and deferred financing fees

 

(57,559)

 

(5,688)

$

362,198

$

253,624

Less current maturities of long-term debt

 

(6,219)

 

(2,248)

Total long-term debt

$

355,979

$

251,376

Future maturities of long-term debt, excluding the net discount on debt and deferred financing fees, as of December 31, 20172020, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's)

 

 

 

2018

    

$

44

2019

 

 

15,372

2020

 

 

48

2021

 

 

50

2022

 

 

52

Thereafter

 

 

1,661

($'s in 000's)

2021

$

6,219

2022

5,476

2023

33,255

2024

6,057

2025

2,259

Thereafter

366,491

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $218$0.6 million related to the AmendedA&R Credit Agreement during the first quarter of 2016. The debt transaction resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $993 thousand, which included the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.

year ended December 31, 2020. The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $261 thousand$0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the NewA&R Credit Agreement during 2016. This second refinancing transaction resulted in a loss on extinguishment of $688 thousand, which includedand $5.1 million related to the write off of unamortizedA&R Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5.9 million in May 2020 in connection with the Notes. In accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt, these costs were allocated to debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of proceeds. $2.2 million of issuance costs were recorded as additional paid-in capital and such amounts are not subject to amortization. The remaining issuance costs of $3.7 million are recorded as debt issuance costs in the net carrying value of the Notes. The debt issuance costs are amortized on an effective interest basis over the term of the Notes and is included in interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Future amortization of our debt discount and debt discount, early termination fees, and legal costs.issuance costs for the term of the Convertible Notes is as follows:

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($'s in 000's)

Debt Discounts

Debt Issuance Costs

2021

$

6,761

$

470

2022

7,684

534

2023

8,733

607

2024

9,925

690

2025

11,280

784

Thereafter

5,143

356

Note 5 -6 – Leases

The Company leases certain real estate both officefor commercial, production, and production facilities,retail purposes, as well as equipment from third parties. Lease expiration dates are between 20182021 and 2025.2026. A portion of capital leases are denominated in foreign currencies.  Many

For both operating and finance leases, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset, which represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of theseour obligation to make payments arising over the lease term.

We elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases include renewal optionsthat qualify. This means leases having an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and in some casesthe related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

The Company’s leases may include options to purchase.extend or terminate the lease. Renewal options generally range from one to ten years and the options to extend are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are not included in the ROU assets and liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases primarily relate to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities. Variable payments for equipment and vehicles primarily relate to usage, repairs, and maintenance. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s leases, the Company applies a portfolio approach using an estimated incremental borrowing rate, giving consideration to company specific information and publicly available interest rates for instruments with similar characteristics, to determine the initial present value of lease payments over the lease terms.

The components of lease expense consists of the follow:

For the Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets

$

1,681

$

1,441

Interest on lease liabilities

315

308

Operating lease cost

5,831

4,833

Variable lease cost(1)

1,130

629

Short-term lease cost

34

41

Sublease income

(528)

(452)

Total lease cost

$

8,463

$

6,800

(1)Variable lease cost primarily relates to common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance on leased real estate.

Other information related to leases was as follows as of:

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December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases

4.41

5.15

Finance leases

2.38

2.73

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating leases

5.3%

5.3%

Finance leases

5.7%

5.7%

Annual future commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2017,2020, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

    

Operating Leases

    

Capital Leases

2018

 

$

2,053

 

$

113

2019

 

 

937

 

 

110

2020

 

 

353

 

 

96

2021

 

 

176

 

 

93

2022

 

 

176

 

 

72

Thereafter

 

 

127

 

 

27

Total minimum future obligations

 

$

3,822

 

$

511

Less interest

 

 

  

 

 

(15)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

 

 

 

 

 

496

Less current capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

(107)

Long-term capital lease obligations

 

 

  

 

$

389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The net book value of assets under capital lease was $850 thousand and $775 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Lease Obligations

$'s in 000's

Operating Leases

Finance Leases

2021

$

5,861

$

1,757

2022

5,591

1,584

2023

4,789

1,580

2024

3,280

330

2025

2,357

20

Thereafter

1,365

Total minimum future obligations

$

23,243

$

5,271

Less interest

(2,539)

(367)

Present value of net future minimum obligations

20,704

4,904

Less current lease obligations

(4,915)

(1,566)

Long-term lease obligations

$

15,789

$

3,338

Supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended

Year Ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

315

$

308

Operating cash flows from operating leases

5,668

4,568

Financing cash flows from finance leases

1,965

1,547

(Noncash) right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

Operating leases

5,105

5,368

Finance leases

2,019

(3,006)

Total operating lease expense for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 20152018, totaled $1,716 thousand, $1,718 thousand, and $1,627 thousand, respectively.$6.0 million.

Note 67 - Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and related reorganization transactions completed in July 2017, the Company holds an economic interest of approximately 62% in HoldCo and consolidates the financial position and results of HoldCo.  The approximate 38% of HoldCo not held by the Company is considered non-controlling interest.  HoldCothe sole managing member of Holdco. Holdco is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax reporting.  purposes with the remaining partners of Holdco (the “LLC Owners”) owning a non-controlling interest. The LLC Owners have an exchange right which grants them the right to exchange a Holdco partnership interest and a PetIQ Class B Common Stock share for a PetIQ Class A Common Stock share. Upon such an exchange, the Company is treated as purchasing an additional interest in Holdco from the LLC Owners in a taxable exchange which generates deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in tax basis for the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $67.6M of deferred tax assets associated with these exchanges, which currently have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. The non-controlling interests totaled approximately 11% of the ownership of Holdco as of December 31, 2020. See Note 11 – Non-controlling interests for more information.

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HoldCo’s members, including the Company, are liable for federal, state, and local income taxes based on their share of HoldCo’s taxable income.

Prior to the IPO, the Company’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes was Opco, which is a limited liability company, and the majority of Opco’s businesses and assets are held and operated by limited liability companies, which are not subject to entity-level federal or state income taxation.  OpcoHoldco makes cash distributions to permit the membermembers to pay these taxes as needed by the member’s tax situation.attributable to their allocable share of income earned. In the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Company did not make anymade cash distributions. Indistributions of $0.05 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, Holdco accrues for distributions required to be made related to estimated income taxes. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017 Opco2020 and 2019, the Company relieved previously accrued $597 thousand for anticipated tax distributions to Continuing LLC Owners.of $(0.4)million and accrued distributions of $0.8 million, respectively. This liability is included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code which impacted 2017 including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent and requiring a one-time transition tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires the impact of tax legislation to be recorded in the period of enactment.  Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 establishes a one-year measurement period to complete the accounting for the ASC 740 income tax effects of the Tax Act.  An entity recognizes the impact of those amounts for which the accounting is complete.  For matters that have not been completed, provisional amounts are recorded to the extent they can be reasonably estimated.  For amounts for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, no adjustment is made until such estimate can be completed.

The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the impact of the Tax Act and have recorded provisional amounts for the deemed repatriation tax, and the remeasurement of deferred taxes.  We recorded a provisional net tax expense of $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2017 attributable to the Tax Act.  This net expense consists of an expense of $0.2 million for the Company’s allocated share of the one-time transition tax on unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and a net expense of $3.4 million primarily due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with the corporate rate reduction. 

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These estimates may be impacted as we further analyze available tax accounting methods and elections, earnings and profits computations, state tax conformity to federal tax changes and guidance issued by standard-setting bodies that provide interpretative guidance of the Tax Act.

The components of earnings before incomenet loss taxes, determined by tax jurisdiction, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

United States

 

$

11,479

 

$

(3,634)

 

$

(1,209)

Foreign

 

 

308

 

 

239

 

 

(140)

Total

 

$

11,787

 

$

(3,395)

 

$

(1,349)

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

United States

$

(29,239)

$

(17,953)

$

(1,116)

Foreign

433

342

542

Total

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

The provision for income taxes for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(10)

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

State

 

 

63

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

$

53

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Deferred and other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

3,708

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

State

 

 

19

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Foreign

 

 

190

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,917

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total tax expense

 

$

3,970

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

2018

Current:

Federal

$

$

$

State

327

317

148

Foreign

137

17

$

464

$

334

$

148

Deferred and other:

Federal

40,598

(2,146)

(751)

State

11,175

(1,336)

(135)

Foreign

(21)

(161)

77

51,752

(3,643)

(809)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

$

52,216

$

(3,309)

$

(661)

Reconciliation between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations and the statutory tax rate is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31

$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

 

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

%

 

35.0

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

(43)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

 

 

(33.2)

 

 

(37.4)

 

 

 -

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

 

 

30.7

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Nondeductible/nontaxable   items

 

 

1.2

 

 

2.4

 

 

 8

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

33.7

%

 

 -

 

 

 -

Years Ended December 31

2020

2019

2018

Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

21.0

%

State and local income taxes net of federal tax benefit

2.4

1.3

(5.7)

Non-controlling interest and nontaxable income

(2.9)

(4.0)

54.7

Deferred tax rate changes

(1.3)

(0.4)

37.2

Share-based compensation

0.6

0.1

18.3

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

-

-

(13.1)

Return-to-Provision

(2.0)

0.8

13.4

Valuation Allowance

(198.4)

0.4

0.7

Other

(0.7)

(0.4)

(11.3)

Effective income tax rate

(181.3)

%

18.8

%

115.2

%

Our effective income tax rate differsis affected primarily by the recognition of a valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the portion of income and expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year such as stock based compensation, but are not consistent from statutory rates primarily dueyear to our pass-through entity structure for U.S. income tax purposes.year.

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As a result of the IPO and reorganization transactions, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets have been recorded for the basis differences resulting from the purchase of LLC Interests from existing members and newly issued LLC Interests acquired directly from Holdco. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 are as follows:

$'s in 000's

2020

2019

Deferred tax assets

Investment in partnership

$

53,294

$

53,303

Fixed assets

32

29

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

18,001

6,775

Other accruals and reversals

9

5

Subtotal

71,336

60,112

Less: valuation allowance

(71,161)

(143)

Net deferred tax assets

175

59,969

Deferred tax liabilities

Intangible assets

$

(447)

$

(293)

Other

(6)

(5)

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

(453)

$

(298)

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$'s in 000's

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

Investment in partnership

 

$

5,855

 

$

 -

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits

 

 

536

 

 

520

Other

 

 

66

 

 

47

Subtotal

 

 

6,457

 

 

567

Less: valuation allowance

 

$

(237)

 

$

(91)

Total net deferred tax assets

 

 

6,220

 

 

476

Intangible assets

 

 

(412)

 

 

(476)

Other

 

 

(5)

 

 

 -

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(417)

 

 

 -

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

5,803

 

$

 -

$66.0 million, of which $1.9 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire in 2037, the remaining NOLs do not expire. The NOL generated in 2018 and after of $64.1 million will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. The Company has a federal business interest expense carryover totaling $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020, which has an indefinite carryforward period but is limited in any particular year based on certain provisions. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has charitable contribution carryforwards of $1.0 million, which if unused will expire between 2021 and 2025. The Company has state NOL carryforwards of $384.7 million (tax effected $2.8 million) as of December 31, 2020 which expire between 2022 and 2038 and others that have an indefinite carryforward period. At December 31, 2020 the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of $0.8 million which do not expire.

The Company has assessed the realizability of the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 and in that analysis has considered the relevant positive and negative evidence available to determine whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the gross deferred tax assets is dependent on several factors, including the generation of sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets of $237 thousand$71.2 million and $91 thousand,$0.1 million as of December 31, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. The valuation allowance pertains to certain international loss carryforwards, some of whichIn future periods, if we conclude we have no expiration and others that would expire beginning in 2018.

The Tax Act contains a new law that requires a current inclusion in U.S. federalfuture taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations, also known as the tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), beginning in 2018. The FASB has provided that companies subject to GILTI have the option to account for the GILTI tax as a period cost if and when incurred, orsufficient to recognize the deferred taxes for temporary differences, including outside basis differences, expected to reverse as GILTI.  Due totax assets, we may reduce or eliminate the complexity of the new GILTI rules, we are continuing to evaluate this provision of the Tax Act. We have not recorded any provisional amounts as of December 31, 2017 nor have we made an accounting policy choice of including taxable income related to GILTI as either a current period tax expense or factoring such amounts into our measurement of deferred taxes.

valuation allowance.

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax positions, penalties or interest as we have concluded that no such positions exist. Accordingly, no0 unrecognized tax benefit would impact the effective tax rate. If interest and penalties were accrued, we would recognize interest and penalties as income tax expense. We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2017,2020, tax years for 2014, 2015, and 2016from 2017 to present are subject to examination by the tax authorities. With few exceptions, as

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) which includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of December 31, 2017, we are no longer subjectnet operating losses, temporary changes to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign examinations bythe prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax authoritieslegislation for years before 2014.tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company will benefit from the Employee Retention Credits and the payroll tax deferral.

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Note 7

Note 8Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Earnings (loss)Loss per Share

share

Basic earnings (loss)loss per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss)loss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net incomeloss available to PetIQ, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

As described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, on July 20, 2017, the PetIQ Holdings, LLC Agreement (“LLC Agreement”) was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interests, the LLC Interests of HoldCo, and (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests of the Continuing LLC Owners for common units of HoldCo. This Recapitalization changed the relative membership rights of the Continuing LLC Owners such that retroactive application of the Recapitalization to periods prior to the IPO for the purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share would not be appropriate.

Prior to the IPO, the PetIQ, LLC membership structure included several different types of LLC interests including ownership interests and profits interests. The Company analyzed the calculation of earnings per unit for periods prior to the IPO using the two-class method and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, earnings (loss) per share information has not been presented for periods

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prior to the IPO on July 20, 2017. The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share represent only the the period July 20, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($'s in 000's, except for per share amounts)

 

December 31, 2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,817

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,310)

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic

 

 

(3,493)

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding (in 000's)-- basic

 

 

13,223

Dilutive stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

 

 

 —

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding  (in 000's)-- diluted

 

 

13,223

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — basic

 

$

(0.26)

Earnings per share of Class A common stock — diluted

 

$

(0.26)

Year ended December 31,

(in 000's, except for per share amounts)

2020

2019

2018

Numerator:

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

87

Less: net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(3,548)

(2,849)

869

Net loss attributable to PetIQ, Inc. — basic and diluted

(77,474)

(11,453)

(782)

Denominator:

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- basic

24,629

22,652

17,216

Dilutive effects of stock options that are convertible into Class A common stock

Dilutive effect of RSUs

Dilutive effect for conversion of Notes

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding -- diluted

24,629

22,652

17,216

Loss per share of Class A common stock — basic

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted

$

(3.15)

$

(0.51)

$

(0.05)

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented.

Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock as well as all stock options and restricted stock units have not been included in the diluted earnings (loss)loss per share calculation as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the if-converted method and treasury stock method, respectively.

Additionally, all stock options and restricted stock units and convertible Notes have not been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, as they have been determined to be anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

Note 89 – Stock Based Compensation

Stock based compensation expense is recorded within general and administrative expenses.

PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan

The PetIQ, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), provides for the grant of various equity-based incentive awards to directors of the Company, employees, and consultants. The types of equity-based awards that may be granted under the Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other stock-based awards. The Company initially reserved 1,914,047 registeredhas 3,914 thousand authorized shares of Class A common stock for issuance under the Plan. As of December 31, 2017, 1,315,4032020 and 2019, 1,293 thousand and 2,017 thousand shares were available for issuance under the Plan, respectively. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock. Shares issued pursuant to awards under the incentive plans are from our authorized but unissued shares.

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PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

The PetIQ, Inc. 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees (the “Inducement Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options to employees hired in connection with the VIP Acquisition as employment inducement awards pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan reserved 800thousand shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, 0 shares were available for issuance under the Inducement Plan. All awards issued under the Plan may only be settled in shares of Class A common stock.

Stock Options

The Company awards stock options to certain employees and directors under the Plan and previously issued stock options under the Inducement Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions, typically 25% on each anniversary of the grant date until fully vested. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested options will be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The maximum contractual term for stock options is 10 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, whichperiod. Expense recognized totaled $447 thousand$6.5 million and $6.2 million for the yearyears ended December 31, 2017.2020, and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients. The fair value of the stock option awards was determined on the

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grant datedates using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the following weighted-average assumptions for the period ended December  31:periods ended:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

33.91

%

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

0.37

%

2.37

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

0.00

%

(1)

2017

Expected term (years) (1)

6.25

Expected volatility (2)

35.00

%

Risk-free interest rate (3)

1.98

%

Dividend yield (4)

0.00

%

(1)

The Company utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the stock options since we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term.

(2)

(2)

The expected volatility assumption was calculated based on a peer group analysis of stock price volatility with a look back period consistent with the expected option term.

(3)

(3)

The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the stock options.

(4)

(4)

The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend on our common stock.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $11.88 and $10.63, respectively, per option. The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s unvested stock options for the period ended December 31, 2017: The grant date fair value of stock options granted during the period ended December 31, 2017 was $6.08 per option.2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Aggregate

 

Contractual

 

 

Stock

 

Exercise

 

Intrinsic

 

Life

 

 

Options

 

Price

 

Value

 

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

    

 

 —

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Granted

 

 

804,049

 

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(205,405)

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

598,644

 

$

16

 

$

3,496

 

 

9.5

Options exercisable at December 31, 2017

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Aggregate

Remaining

Stock

Average

Intrinsic

Contractual

Options

Exercise

Value

Life

(in 000's)

Price

(in 000's)

(years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

599

$

16.00

$

3,496

9.5

Granted

1,617

25.74

Exercised

(76)

18.83

Forfeited

(195)

21.37

Cancelled/Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

1,945

$

23.45

$

5,527

9.1

Granted

423

27.54

Exercised

(119)

19.51

Forfeited

(168)

21.92

Cancelled/Expired

(9)

25.70

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

2,072

$

24.63

$

6,266

8.0

Granted

505

20.22

Exercised

(395)

23.48

$

4,468

Forfeited

(96)

21.42

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

2,086

$

23.93

$

30,302

7.2

Options exercisable at December 31, 2020

831

$

11,778

5.9

At December 31, 2017,2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $3.2$8.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.52.2 years.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company awards RSUs to certain employees and directors under the Plan, which are subject to time-based vesting conditions. Upon a termination of service relationship by the Company, all unvested RSUs will generally be forfeited and the shares of common stock underlying such awards will become available for issuance under the Plan. The fair value of RSUs are measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. At December 31, 2020, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was $5.8 million and is expected to vest over a weighted average of 2.8 years.

The fair value of these equity awards is amortized to equity based compensation expense over the vesting period, which totaled $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. All stock based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses based on the role of recipients.

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The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s RSUs for the period ended December 31, 2020:

Weighted

Number of

Average

Shares

Grant Date

(in 000's)

Fair Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

51

$

33.16

Granted

123

27.61

Settled

(25)

30.43

Forfeited

(15)

30.58

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

133

$

28.85

Granted

271

20.73

Settled

(70)

25.65

Forfeited

(17)

23.34

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2020

317

$

22.91

The total equity based compensation expense for these plans over the vesting period totaled $9.2 million, $7.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $0.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Note 910 - Stockholders’ Equity

Reorganization Transactions

In connection with the IPO on July 20, 2017, the Company completed the following Reorganization Transactions:

·

The Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (see “Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation” below);

·

PetIQ Holdings, LLC (“HoldCo”) amended and restated its limited liability company agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) (see “HoldCo Recapitalization” below);

·

The Company acquired, by the contribution by certain sponsors, three entities (“Sponsor Corps”) that were owned by former indirect members of HoldCo (the “Sponsors”), for which the Company issued 5,615,981 shares of Class A common stock and Preference Notes equal to $30.5 million as merger consideration (the “Merger”). The only significant asset held by the Sponsor Corps prior to the Merger was 7,523,839 LLC Interests. Upon consummation of

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the Merger, the Company recognized the 7,523,839 LLC Interests at carrying value, as the contribution was considered to be a transaction between entities under common control;

·

The Company acquired 419,102 LLC interests in exchange for an equal number of Class A common stock from certain employee owners;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 1,589,642 LLC Interests in exchange for $25.4 million in preference notes;

·

The Company purchased from Continuing LLC Owners 133,334 LLC Interests in exchange for $2.1 million.

Following the completion of the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, PetIQ owned 61.5% of HoldCo. The remaining 38.5% of HoldCo was held by the “Continuing LLC Owners,” whom the Company defines as all remaining direct and indirect owners of HoldCo except for PetIQ.  As a result of the Reorganization Transactions, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and has the sole voting power in, and controls the management of, HoldCo. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial results of HoldCo and reported a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.    As the Reorganization Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control, the financial statements for the previously separate entities have been combined for presentation purposes.

Immediately following the Reclassification, PetIQ became a holding company and our principal asset is the LLC interests. As the sole managing member of HoldCo, PetIQ operates and controls all of the business and affairs of HoldCo and, through HoldCo and its subsidiaries, conducts business. In addition, PetIQ controls the management of, and has a controlling interest in, HoldCo and, therefore, PetIQ is the primary beneficiary of HoldCo. As a result, the Company consolidates the financial results of Holdco pursuant to the variable-interest entity (“VIE”) accounting model, and a portion of net income (loss) is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of Continuing LLC Owners to a portion of Holdco’s net income (loss).

Other than its purchase of LLC Interests with the net proceeds the IPO, PetIQ has not provided any financial or other support to HoldCo.  PetIQ is not required to provide financial or other support for HoldCo, though it will control HoldCo’s business and other activities through its managing member interest in HoldCo. Because PetIQ is not a guarantor or obligor with respect to any of the liabilities of HoldCo, absent any such arrangement, the creditors of HoldCo will not have any recourse to the general credit of PetIQ. Nevertheless, because PetIQ will have no material assets other than its interests in HoldCo, any change in HoldCo’s financial condition could result in PetIQ recognizing a loss.

Amendment and Restatement of Certificate of Incorporation

On July 20, 2017, the CompanyThe Company’s amended and restated its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, provideprovides for the (i) authorization of 125,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (ii) authorization of 8,401,521100,000,000 shares of Class B common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share; (iii) authorization of 12,500,000 shares of blank check preferred stock; and (iv) establishment of a classified board of directors, divided into three classes, each of whose members will serve for staggered three-year terms.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitles its holders to one1 vote per share on all matters presented to the Company’s stockholders generally.

Holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and will not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Shares of Class B common stock may only be issued to the extent necessary to maintain the one-to-one1-to-one ratio between the number of LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equal number of LLC Interests. Shares of Class B common stock will be canceled on a one-for-one1-for-one basis upon the redemption or exchange any of the outstanding LLC Interests held by the Continuing LLC Owners.

The Company must, at all times, maintain a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC Interests owned by PetIQ (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities).

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Initial2018 Public Offering

On July 20, 2017,October 1, 2018, the Company completedclosed an IPOunderwritten public offering of 7,187,5005,750 thousand shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, inclusive of the contemporaneous exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares.stock. The Company received $104.0 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs, which were used repay $56.0 million in preference notes, to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests from HoldCo at a price per unit equal to the initial public offering price per sharesold 2,000 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock in the IPO lessand received net proceeds of approximately $73.9 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and to purchase 133,334offering expenses. The remaining 3,750 thousand shares of Class A common stock were sold by selling stockholders and the Company did not receive any proceeds with respect hereto. In conjunction with the 2018 Public Offering, a number of holders of Class B common stock exchanged LLC Interests and corresponding Class B common shares from entities affiliated with the Company’s CEO and President.

Immediately following the completion of the IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares offor Class A common stock, there were 13,222,583 sharesstock. The

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PetIQ Holdings, LLC Recapitalization

On July 20, 2017, HoldCo amended and restatedimpact on non-controlling interest is shown along with other exchanges during the LLC Agreement (the “Recapitalization”) to, among other things, (i) provide for a new single class of common membership interestsyear in HoldCo, the LLC Interests, (ii) exchange all of the then-existing membership interests for LLC Interests of HoldCo and (iii) appoint the Company as the sole managing member of HoldCo.Note 11 – Non-Controlling Interests.

The LLC Agreement also provides that the Continuing LLC Owners may from time to time at each of their options require HoldCo to exchange all or a portion of their LLC Interests in exchange for, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC Interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to a volume weighted average market price of one share of Class A common stock for each LLC interest exchanged, in each case in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement; provided that, at the Company’s election (determined solely by the Company’s board of directors, which includes directors who hold LLC interests or are otherwise affiliated with holders of LLC interests), the Company may effect a direct exchange of such Class A common stock or such cash, as applicable, for such LLC interests. The Continuing LLC Owners may exercise such redemption right for as long as their LLC interests remain outstanding. Simultaneously with the payment of cash or shares of Class A common stock, as applicable, in connection with a redemption or exchange of LLC interests pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, a number of shares of the Company’s Class B common stock will be cancelled for no consideration on a one-for-one basis with the number of LLC interests so redeemed or exchanged.

The amendment also requires that HoldCo, at all times, maintain (i) a one-to-one ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the number of LLC interests of HoldCo owned by PetIQ, Inc. and (ii) a one-to-one ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by Continuing LLC Owners and the number of LLC Interests of HoldCo owned by the Continuing LLC Owners.

Note 1011 - Non-Controlling Interests

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 9 — Stockholders’ Equity, PetIQ became the sole managing member of HoldCo and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of HoldCo.

The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the LLC interests of HoldCo held by Continuing LLC Owners. Changes in PetIQ’s ownership interest in HoldCo while PetIQ retains its controlling interest in HoldCo will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of LLC interests of HoldCo by the Continuing LLC Owners will result in a change in ownership and reduce or increase the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase or decrease additional paid-in capital when HoldCo has positive or negative net assets, respectively. The Company is also required to make tax distributions based on the LLC Agreement to Continuing LLC Members on a regular basis, these distributions will reduce the non-controlling interest.

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The Company used the net proceeds from its IPO to purchase 3,556,666 newly-issued LLC Interests of HoldCo and 133,334 LLC Interests from Continuing LLC Owners. Additionally, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company acquired 9,532,583 LLC Interests of HoldCo.

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were 21,490,77128,751 thousand LLC Interests outstanding, of which PetIQ owned 13,222,583,25,711thousand, representing a 61.5%an 89.4% ownership interest in HoldCo. Exchange and other equity activity during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 resulted in weighted average ownership of HoldCo by PetIQ of 86.4% and 80.2%, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC Interests held

 

 

% of Total

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing LLC

 

 

    

Owners

    

PetIQ, Inc.

 

 

Total

 

 

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of December 31, 2017

 

 

8,268,188

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

21,490,771

 

 

38.5%
61.5%

LLC Interests held

% of Total

LLC

LLC

$'s in 000's

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

Total

Owners

PetIQ, Inc.

As of January 1, 2019

6,547

21,620

28,167

23.2%

76.8%

Stock based compensation adjustments

140

140

Exchange transactions

(1,794)

1,794

As of December 31, 2019

4,752

23,554

28,306

16.8%

83.2%

Stock based compensation adjustments

445

445

Exchange transactions

(1,712)

1,712

As of December 31, 2020

3,040

25,711

28,751

10.6%

89.4%

Note 11

Note 12 - Customer Concentration

The Company has significant exposure to customer concentration. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,  three2018, 2, 2, and 1 customers, respectively, accounted for more than 10% of sales individually. In total for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,individually and 2015, the three customersin aggregate accounted for 61%42%, 70%35%, and 74%18% of net sales, respectively.

At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, three and four customers, respectively,2020, 1 Products segment customer individually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and in aggregate accounted for 48% and 60%, respectively, 52% of outstanding trade receivables, net. TheAt December 31, 2019 2 Products segment customers are customersindividually accounted for more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables, and accounted for 61% of outstanding trade receivables, net. All of our Domesticcustomer concentration exists in our Products segment.

Note 1213 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies

In May 2017, Bayer Healthcare LLCDuring the years ended December 31, 2020 and its affiliates2019, the Company recorded liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for contract termination costs, related to settlements for alleged breach of contract. The expense is included within General and Administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

On April 4, 2018, Med Vets, Inc. and Bay Medical Solutions Inc. (collectively “Bayer”“Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware,California against CAP IM Supply,PetIQ and VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc. (“CAP IM”), our supplierfor alleged unlawful merger and other antitrust violations. On June 29, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX,Appeals issued an opinion affirming the dismissal of Med Vets’ merger challenge. On July 13, 2020, the Plaintiffs filed for an en banc hearing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals which we beganwas unanimously denied on August 7, 2020. The Plaintiffs time period to sell in 2017 as our value-branded alternatives to Bayer’s K9 Advantix II. Bayer alleges that Advecta 3 and PetLock MAX infringe a patent relating to K9 Advantix II. Bayer seeks unspecified monetary damages and an injunction against future sales by CAP IM of Advecta 3 and PetLock MAXpetition the Supreme Court for certiorari has passed, therefore the matter is considered resolved. As no impact to the Company. BayerCompany is considered probable or estimable, 0 litigation reserve has filed a motion for preliminary injunction, which motion was argued in February 2018.  Although we have not been named in the suit, our license and supply agreement with CAP IM requires us to share with CAP IM the paymentaccrued.

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The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable and provides disclosure for contingencies that are at least reasonably possible of resulting in a loss including an estimate which we currently cannot make. The Company has not accrued for any contingency, at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020 as the Company does not consider any contingency to be probable or estimable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments

We have commitments for leases and long-term debt that are discussed further in Note 5, Debt, and Note 6, Leases. In addition, we have purchase obligations for goods and services, capital expenditures, and raw materials entered into in the normal course of business.

Note 1314 - Segments

The Company has two2 operating segments,segments: Products and thus two reportable segments, which areServices. The Products segment consists of the procurement, packaging,Company’s manufacturing and distribution of pet health and wellness products in the Domestic markets (U.S. and Canada) and in the International markets (primarily Europe).business. The determinationServices segment consists of the operatingCompany’s veterinary services, and related product sales, provided by the Company directly to consumers.

The segments isare based on the level at which the chief operating decision maker reviews discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions which is doneand to evaluate performance. We measure and evaluate our reportable segments based on these two geographic areas.

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a segment as defined in the accounting guidance related to segment reporting.

Financial information relating to the Company’s operating segments for the years ended December 31: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$'s in 000's

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2017

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

261,526

 

$

5,161

 

$

266,687

Gross profit

 

 

48,997

 

 

2,197

 

 

51,194

General and administrative expenses

 

 

36,053

 

 

1,852

 

 

37,905

Operating income

 

 

12,944

 

 

345

 

 

13,289

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,563)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

201

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(140)

Identifiable assets

 

$

134,841

 

$

6,004

 

$

140,845

Depreciation expense

 

$

2,209

 

$

139

 

$

2,348

Amortization expense

 

$

797

 

$

255

 

$

1,052

Capital expenditures

 

$

4,011

 

$

120

 

$

4,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2016

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

195,698

 

$

4,464

 

$

200,162

Gross profit

 

 

30,683

 

 

1,864

 

 

32,547

General and administrative expenses

 

 

30,127

 

 

1,718

 

 

31,845

Operating income

 

 

556

 

 

146

 

 

702

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,058)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

666

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,681)

Foreign currency loss, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24)

Identifiable assets

 

$

76,270

 

$

5,060

 

$

81,330

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,877

 

$

38

 

$

1,915

Amortization expense

 

$

798

 

$

269

 

$

1,067

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,892

 

$

149

 

$

2,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s)

    

Domestic

    

International

    

Consolidated

2015

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Net Sales

 

$

202,092

 

$

3,595

 

$

205,687

Gross profit

 

 

37,582

 

 

1,576

 

 

39,158

General and administrative expenses

 

 

33,926

 

 

1,662

 

 

35,588

Operating income (loss)

 

 

3,656

 

 

(86)

 

 

3,570

Interest expense

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,545)

Loss on debt extinguishment

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,449)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

75

Identifiable assets

 

$

86,531

 

$

5,804

 

$

92,335

Depreciation expense

 

$

1,800

 

$

42

 

$

1,842

Amortization expense

 

$

330

 

$

405

 

$

735

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,479

 

$

71

 

$

1,550

ended:

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2020

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

725,705

$

54,346

$

$

780,051

Adjusted EBITDA

117,216

3,387

(52,811)

67,792

Depreciation expense

4,810

3,775

3,497

12,082

Capital expenditures

13,394

7,373

1,625

22,392

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2019

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

617,118

$

92,313

$

$

709,431

Adjusted EBITDA

73,537

20,045

(32,907)

60,675

Depreciation expense

3,552

3,170

2,417

9,139

Capital expenditures

1,297

6,409

2,570

10,276

$'s in 000's

Unallocated

December 31, 2018

Products

Services

Corporate

Consolidated

Net Sales

$

450,229

$

78,385

$

$

528,614

Adjusted EBITDA

52,185

15,246

(25,892)

41,539

Depreciation expense

2,343

2,326

1,988

6,657

Capital expenditures

1,339

3,440

2,399

7,178

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The following table reconciles Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) income for the periods presented.

For the years ended

$'s in 000's

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Adjusted EBITDA:

Product

$

117,216

$

73,537

$

52,185

Services

3,387

20,045

15,246

Unallocated Corporate

(52,811)

(32,907)

(25,892)

Total Consolidated

67,792

60,675

41,539

Adjustments:

Depreciation

(12,082)

(9,139)

(6,657)

Amortization

(12,815)

(5,994)

(5,210)

Interest

(26,299)

(14,495)

(8,022)

Acquisition costs(1)

(2,620)

(6,147)

(3,787)

Stock based compensation expense

(9,170)

(7,355)

(3,812)

Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory(2)

(4,805)

(2,149)

Non same-store revenue(3)

8,987

8,088

3,967

Non same-store costs(3)

(22,256)

(19,553)

(10,345)

Fair value adjustment of contingent note

(7,320)

(3,280)

Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics(4)

(9,776)

(3,788)

(998)

Clinic launch expenses(5)

(3,085)

(767)

(1,380)

Non-recurring royalty settlement(6)

(440)

SKU Rationalization(7)

(6,482)

Litigation expenses

(1,006)

(529)

COVID-19 related costs(8)

(6,476)

Pretax net loss

$

(28,806)

$

(17,611)

$

(574)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(52,216)

3,309

661

Net (loss) income

$

(81,022)

$

(14,302)

$

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(1)Acquisition costs include legal, accounting, banking, consulting, diligence, and other out-of-pocket costs related to completed and contemplated acquisitions.
(2)Purchase accounting adjustment to inventory represents the portion of costs of sales related to the fair value of inventory adjusted as part of the purchase price allocation. During 2019 the amounts relate to the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition and are part of the Products segment. During 2018 the costs relate to the VIP Acquisition which are part of the Services Segment and the HBH Acquisition, which is part of the Products Segment.
(3)Non same-store revenue and costs relate to our Services segment and are from wellness centers, host partners, and regions with less than six full trailing quarters of operating results.
(4)Integration costs and costs of discontinued clinics represent costs related to integrating the acquired businesses, such as personnel costs like severance and signing bonuses, consulting work, contract termination, and IT conversion costs. These costs are primarily in the Products segment and the corporate segment for personnel costs, legal and consulting expenses, and IT costs.
(5)Clinic launch expenses relate to our Services segment and represent the nonrecurring costs to open new veterinary wellness centers, primarily employee costs, training, marketing, and rent prior to opening for business.
(6)Non-recurring royalty settlement represents a settlement paid to a supplier related to a royalty agreement in place since 2013.
(7)SKU rationalization relates to the disposal of or reserve to estimated net realizable value for inventory that will either no longer be sold, or will be de-emphasized, as the Company aligns brands between Legacy PetIQ brands and brands acquired as part of the Perrigo Animal Health Acquisition.  All costs are included in the Products segment gross margin.

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(8)Costs related to maintaining service segment infrastructure, staffing, and overhead related to clinics and wellness centers closed due to COVID-19 related health and safety initiatives.  Product segment and unallocated corporate costs related to incremental wages paid to essential workers and sanitation costs due to COVID.

Supplemental geographic disclosures are below.

Year ended December 31, 2020

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

719,282

$

6,423

$

725,705

Service revenue

54,346

54,346

Total net sales

$

773,628

$

6,423

$

780,051

Year ended December 31, 2019

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

610,986

$

6,132

$

617,118

Service revenue

92,313

92,313

Total net sales

$

703,299

$

6,132

$

709,431

Year ended December 31, 2018

$'s in 000's

U.S.

Foreign

Total

Product sales

$

444,364

$

5,865

$

450,229

Service revenue

78,385

78,385

Total net sales

$

522,749

$

5,865

$

528,614

The net book value of property plant and equipment, by geographic location was as follows as of:

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

United States

$

61,807

$

51,397

Europe

1,339

1,128

Total

$

63,146

$

52,525

Note 1415 - Related Parties

Opco had entered into management consulting services agreements with members of HoldCo.  The services were related to financial transactions and other senior management matters related to business administration.  Those agreements provided for the Company to pay base annual management fees plus expenses, typically paid quarterly.  These expenses were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.  The Company recorded $610 thousand,  $864 thousand and $462 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.  Upon consummation of the recapitalization and IPO transactions, these agreements were terminated. 

As discussed in Note 6–7– Income taxes, the Company has accrued tax distributions that are payable to Continuing LLC Owners to facilitate the Continuing LLC Owners periodic estimated tax obligations. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the Company had paid $0.03 million in advance on required tax distributions and accrued $597 thousand$0.4 million, respectively, for estimated tax distributions, which are included in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets.

As discussed in Note 5– Debt, the Company has notes payable to the Sellers of VIP, who are significant shareholders of the Company, of $27.5 million. The Company had $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued interest on these notes as of December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The Company paid $1.7 million and $1.3 million of interest for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and paid 0 interest for the year ended December 31, 2018. Will Santana, a former owner of VIP and board member of PetIQ until July 1, 2020, was one of the main beneficiaries of the VIP Notes. Mr. Santana has sold a sizable portion of his ownership in PetIQ and resigned from the board during 2020, as such he will no longer be considered a related party.

The Company leases office and warehouse space from a company under common control of the sellers of VIP, commencing on January 17, 2018. The Company incurred rent expenses of $0.4 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The lease ended January 5, 2021.

Chris Christensen, the brother of CEO, McCord Christensen, acts as the Company’s agent at Moreton Insurance (“Moreton”), which acts as a broker for a number of the Company’s insurance policies. The Company’s annual premium

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expense, paid to Moreton and subsequently transferred to insurance providers, was $1.1$2.8 million, $2.3 million and $1.5 million in 2017.2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Christensen was paid a commission of approximately $60 thousand$0.1 million in each of the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, by Moreton for the sale of such insurance policies to the Company.

In April 2020, the Company purchased a parcel of land for $2.5 million. The broker for the Company was Colliers International, and the agent was Mike Christensen, the brother of CEO McCord Christensen. Total commission paid to Colliers was approximately $75 thousand.

Note 15 – Quarterly information (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($’s in 000’s except per share amounts)

 

 

Quarter 1

 

 

Quarter 2

 

 

Quarter 3

 

 

Quarter 4

2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

67,029

 

$

87,178

 

$

60,554

 

$

51,926

Gross profit

 

 

12,200

 

 

15,951

 

 

12,517

 

 

10,526

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

7,405

 

 

9,277

 

 

10,739

 

 

10,484

Operating income

 

 

4,795

 

 

6,674

 

 

1,778

 

 

42

Net income

 

 

4,279

 

 

6,070

 

 

859

 

 

(3,391)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

$

(0.02)

 

$

(0.25)

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

13,222,583

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

September 30, 2016

 

 

December 31, 2016

2016:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

52,298

 

$

61,280

 

$

41,671

 

$

44,913

Gross profit

 

 

9,772

 

 

8,961

 

 

6,160

 

 

7,654

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

8,063

 

 

8,302

 

 

7,942

 

 

7,538

Operating income

 

 

1,709

 

 

659

 

 

(1,782)

 

 

116

Net income

 

 

(304)

 

 

598

 

 

(2,512)

 

 

(1,177)

Basic net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted net income per common share(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Basic weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted weighted average shares(1)

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

(1)

Number of shares out standing and earnings per share prior to our IPO on July 26, 2017 are not reported, see Note 7 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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Note 16 – Subsequent EventsEmployee Benefit Plans

On January 17, 2018, we acquired Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC d/b/a VIP Petcare (“VIP”).  The aggregate consideration, comprisedCompany sponsors 401(k) defined contribution plans at certain subsidiaries. Participants may elect to defer up to 100% of (i) $100compensation. The Company makes matching contributions of 100% of the employee deferrals up to 3% of compensation. The Company may also make discretionary profit sharing contributions each year, which are allocated to each eligible participant based on compensation. The Company made matching contributions of $0.9 million, of cash, (ii) 4,200,000 LLC Interests of PetIQ Holdings, LLC, 4,200,000 shares of Class B common stock, (iii) promissory notes consisting of (A) a $10.0$0.6 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing, which shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum, (B) a $10.0$0.3 million, note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $40.0 millionrespectively, for the year endingyears ended December 31, 2018, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the first anniversary of the closing,2020, 2019 and (C) a $10.0 million note payable 5 years and 6 months after the closing if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, which, if payable, shall accrue interest quarterly in arrears at a rate of 6.75% per annum beginning on the second anniversary of the closing; provided that such note shall also become payable if PetIQ and its consolidated subsidiaries have EBITDA of $50.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2018.

In connection with the VIP Acquisition, the Company amended and restated their existing revolving credit agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement”) on January 17, 2018.  The A&R Credit Agreement provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $50 million in the aggregate, at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by HoldCo and each of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its material current and future domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. All obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement, and the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor under the A&R Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions.

Also in connection with the closing of the VIP Acquisition, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”).  The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a secured term loan credit facility of $75 million in aggregate at either LIBOR or Base (prime) interest rates plus an applicable margin.

In connection with execution of the Unit Purchase Agreement to acquire VIP, options to purchase an aggregate 800,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (the “Inducement Awards”) were issued to 30 employees hired in connection with the transaction as employment inducement awards.  The awards vest quarterly on each of the first four anniversaries of the closing date of the acquisition, generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date. 

Item

Item 9 – Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item

Item 9A – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (a) were effective to ensure that information that we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submitssubmit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms and (b) include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over Financing Reportingfinancial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

This annual report does not include a reportOur management, under the supervision and with the participation of management’sour Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making this assessment, regardingour management used the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s registered independent accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has audited the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, as stated in their report which appears on the next page.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended, December 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or an attestation reportis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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KPMG LLP

Suite 600

205 North 10th Street

Boise, ID 83702-5798

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
PetIQ, Inc.:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited PetIQ, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, consolidated stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 26, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s registeredmanagement is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm dueregistered with the PCAOB and are required to a transition period established bybe independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for newly public companies.our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

·

statements regarding our strategies, results of operations or liquidity;

·

statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance;

·

statements of management’s goals and objectives; and

·

assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, factors discussed under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the global economy and our ability to successfully grow our business through acquisitions; our ability to integrate, manage and expand VIP’s business; and our dependency on a limited number of customers; our ability to implement our growth strategy effectively; disruptions in our ability to achieve or sustain profitability;manufacturing and distribution chains; competition from veterinarians and others in our industry; reputational damage to our brands; economic trends and spending on pets; the effectiveness of our marketing and trade

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promotion programs; recalls or withdrawals of our products or product liability claims; our ability to manage our manufacturing and supply chain effectively; disruptions in our manufacturing and distribution chains; our ability to introduce new products and improve existing products; our failure to protect our intellectual property; costs associated with governmental regulation; our ability to keep and retain key employees; our ability to sustain profitability; and the risks set forth under the “Risk Factors’ section of this annual report on Form 10-K.

Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Item 9B - Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10 – Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 11 – Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

Item

Item 14 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held in 2018.  The Company intendsWe intend to file such definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A withinnot later than 120 days after the endclose of theour fiscal year coveredended December 31, 2020, a definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report filed under cover of Form 10-K/A containing the information required by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Item.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

See "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are not applicable or because the information required in those schedules either is not material or is included in the consolidated financial statements or the accompanying notesnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Unit Purchase Agreement  dated January 5, 2018 

8-K

001-38163

2.1

8-Jan-18

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

11-Jul-17

3.2

Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc. 

S-1/A

333-218955

3.2

6-Jul-17

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

17-Jul-17

10.1

Registration Rights Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.2

6-Jul-17

10.2

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

23-Jan-18

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

23-Jan-18

10.4

Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated January 17, 2018 by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the other Lenders party there, and Ares Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent

8-K

001-38163

10.3

23-Jan-18

10.5

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

6-Jul-17

10.6*

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2018, by and between PetIQ, LLC and Will Santana   

8-K

001-38163

10.4

23-Jan-18

10.7

Form of Contribution Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.5

6-Jul-17

10.8

Form of Preference Note 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.6

6-Jul-17

10.9

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 24, 2016, among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties thereto, Crystal Financial LLC and the other lenders party thereto

DRS/A

 

10.14

13-May-16

10.10

Form of Recapitalization Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.7

6-Jul-17

10.11*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between True Science Holdings, LLC, and Scott Adcock

DRS/A

 

10.8

13-May-16

10.12*

Chief Financial Officer Employment Offer 

DRS/A

 

10.10

13-May-16

10.13*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.11

6-Jul-17

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

Form

File No.

Exhibit

Filing Date

2.1

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

2.1

5/8/2019

2.2

Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2020, by and between Elanco US Inc., PetIQ, LLC and PetIQ, Inc.

10-Q

001-38163

2.1

8/10/2020

3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PetIQ, Inc.

S-1/A

333-218955

3.1

7/11/2017

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

3.1

2/23/2021

3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

8-K

001-38163

3.1

6/1/2018

4.1

Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of Class A common stock

S-1/A

333-218955

4.1

7/17/2017

4.2

Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 20, 2017, among PetIQ, Inc. the Continuing LLC owners and the C-Corp LLC Parents

S-3

333-227186

4.1

9/4/2018

4.3

Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, between PetIQ, Inc. and each VIP Petcare Owner

S-3

333-227186

4.2

9/4/2018

4.4

Description of PetIQ, Inc.’s Securities

10-K

001-38163

4.4

3/11/2020

4.5

Indenture, dated May 14, 2020, among PetIQ, Inc. and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee

8-K

001-38163

4.1

5/20/2020

10.1

PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.4

7/6/2017

10.2

First Amendment to PetIQ Holdings, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement

10-K

001-38163

10.1

3/12/2019

10.3

A&R Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2018 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower Representative, the other credit parties party thereto, East West Bank and the other lenders party thereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender

8-K

001-38163

10.2

1/23/2018

10.4

First Amendment and Joinder, dated as of August 9, 2018, to Credit Agreement dated as January 17, 2018

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/14/2018

10.5

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 25, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the other credit parties party thereto, the lenders party thereto and East West Bank

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

8/8/2019

10.6

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

7/9/2019

10.7

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.8

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 14, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/14/2020

7187


10.9

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, East West Bank and the lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/3/2020

10.10

Amended and Restructured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.3

7/9/2019

10.11

Second Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, Ares Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/14/2020

10.12

Third Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 9, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.2

8/10/2020

10.13

Fourth Amendment to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated July 28, 2020, by and among PetIQ, LLC, the guarantors party thereto, Ares Corporation and the other Lenders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

8/3/2020

10.14

Letter Agreement, dated January 17, 2018, by and among PetIQ, Inc., PetIQ Holdings, LLC, PetIQ, LLC, Community Veterinary Clinics, LLC, VIP Petcare Holdings, Inc., Will Santana, Kenneth Pecoraro, and the Equity Support Holders party thereto

8-K

001-38163

10.1

1/23/2018

10.15*

PetIQ Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan

8-K

333-218955

10.1

5/31/2019

10.16*

Form of Indemnification Agreement

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

7/20/2017

10.17*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

11/14/2018

10.18*

Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and McCord Christensen

10-Q

001-38163

10.1

5/9/2019

10.19*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 17, 2018, between PetIQ, LLC and Susan Sholtis

8-K

001-38163

10.1

9/20/2018

10.20*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of May 28, 2019, between PetIQ, LLC and Michael Smith

8-K

001-38163

10.5

7/9/2019

10.21*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and John Newland

10-Q

001-38163

10.2

5/9/2019

10.22*

Employment and Non-Competition Agreement between PetIQ, LLC and R. Michael Herrman

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

5/9/2019

10.23*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

10-Q

001-38163

10.3

11/14/2018

10.24*

PetIQ, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors

10-Q

333-218955

10.4

11/14/2018

10.25*

PetIQ, Inc. Amended and Restated 2018 Inducement and Retention Stock Plan for CVC Employees

S-8

333-223635

4.3

3/13/2018

10.26

First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated July 7, 2019, by and among PetIQ, LLC, L. Perrigo Company, Perrigo Company plc, and PetIQ, Inc.

8-K

001-38163

10.1

7/9/2019

10.27

Transition Services Agreement, dated July 8, 2019, by and between PetIQ, LLC and L. Perrigo Company

8-K

001-38163

10.4

7/9/2019

10.28

Form of Base Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.1

5/20/2020

10.29

Form of Additional Capped Call Transaction Confirmation

8-K

001-38163

10.2

5/20/2020

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

88

10.14*

PetIQ Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.12

6-Jul-17

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement 

S-1/A

333-218955

10.13

20-Jul-17

10.16

Credit Agreement, Dated as of December 21, 2016 among PetIQ, LLC, as a Borrower and as Borrower Representative, The Other Credit Parties Part Hereto, East West Bank and the other Lenders Party Hereto, and East West Bank, as Administrative Agent, L/C Issuer and Swingline Lender 

S-1

333-218955

10.14

23-Jun-17

21.1**

List of Subsidiaries of PetIQ Inc.

 

 

 

 

23.1**

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

 

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 

 

 

 

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

 

 

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Schema Documents

101.CAL

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

** Filed herewith

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PETIQ, INC.

March 13, 2018

/s/ John Newland

John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOWN BY ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the individuals whose signatures appear below hereby constitute and appoint McCord Christensen and John Newland, and each of them severally, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, full power and authority to do or perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or of his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do to cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of March 13, 2018.February 26, 2021.

89

SIGNATURE

TITLE

/s/ McCord Christensen

Chief Executive Officer, President

(principal executive officer)

McCord Christensen

Officer and Chairman of the Board

/s/ John Newland

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial and accounting officer)

John Newland

Officer

/s/ Mark First

Director

Mark First

/s/ James Clarke

Director

James Clarke

/s/ Ronald Kennedy

Director

Ronald Kennedy

/s/ Gary MichaelScott Huff

Director

Gary MichaelScott Huff

/s/ Will SantanaLarry Bird

Director

Will SantanaLarry Bird

Executive Vice President 

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