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Jun 26, 2021
ODP Q2 2021 Earnings Report
ODP's Q2 2021 results were announced, showing a 6% year-over-year increase in revenue driven by an improving business environment and a low-cost model.
Key Takeaways
The ODP Corporation reported a 6% increase in total reported sales, reaching $2.3 billion compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted operating income increased to $44 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $93 million. The company is advancing its digital platform business and plans for the separation into two independent publicly-traded companies.
Total reported sales increased by 6% year-over-year to $2.3 billion.
GAAP operating loss was $(78) million, which included $122 million in charges.
Adjusted operating income increased from $10 million to $44 million.
The company repurchased shares under a previously announced stock repurchase authorization.
Forward Guidance
The company is moving forward with plans to separate ODP into two, highly-focused, pure-play companies, expecting completion by the first half of 2022.
Positive Outlook
- The separation is expected to allow ODP and Office Depot to pursue unique market opportunities and growth strategies.
- The separation will improve value for shareholders and stakeholders.
- The companies will share commercial agreements to continue to leverage scale benefits.
- The improving market dynamics continue to reflect the growth opportunities for both businesses.
- The company remains on-track with its initiatives to complete this transformation.
Challenges Ahead
- There is a risk that the Company will not be able to achieve its strategic plans, including the proposed separation of its consumer business and the planned sale of CompuCom.
- The high costs in connection with these transactions may not be recouped if these transactions are not consummated.
- Failure to execute effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation and brand at a high level.
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