Biggest changeFluctuations in Exchange Rates in the Currencies in which We Operate Our primary foreign currency exposure gives rise to market risks associated with exchange rate movements of the, Mexican Peso against the U.S. dollar See “—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk—Exchange Rate Risk.” 33 Previously Issued Financial Statement Corrections for the Year 2021 During the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year 2022, management concluded that certain prior year errors that were deemed to be immaterial, on an individual and aggregate basis, to the Company’s previously reported consolidated financial statements as of and for the year 2021 under the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99, could not be corrected on an out-of-period basis in the 2022 financial statements because to do so would cause a material misstatement in those financial statements.
Biggest changeFluctuations in Exchange Rates in the Currencies in which We Operate Our primary foreign currency exposure gives rise to market risks associated with exchange rate movements of the, Mexican Peso against the U.S. dollar See “—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk—Exchange Rate Risk.” Previously Issued Financial Statement Corrections for the Year 2023 and 2022 During the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, management in conjunction with the external auditor (PwC) determined a restatement related to: (a) the correct recognition of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability for Jafra Mexico’s office leases; this adjustment was necessary to ensure that the leases were recognized in the correct period, impacting net income in the amount of Ps.10.2 million as of December 31, 2023, also the adjustment had implications in the consolidated statement of financial position and the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in 2023, however, did not affect net revenue or EBITDA, and (b) the correct recognition of certain production-related labor and indirect manufacturing costs, which were incorrectly classified as administrative and distribution expenses instead of cost of goods sold, affecting the consolidated financial statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income previously reported for the fiscal years 2023 and 2022.
Reconciliation Of Non-IFRS Measures Non IFRS Financial Measures We define “EBITDA” as profit for the year adding back the depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets, amortization of intangible assets, financing cost, net and total income taxes. EBITDA is not a measure required or presented in accordance with IFRS.
Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures Non-IFRS Financial Measures We define “EBITDA” as profit for the year adding back the depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets, amortization of intangible assets, financing cost, net and total income taxes. EBITDA is not a measure required or presented in accordance with IFRS.
The use of EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation from, or as a substitute for analysis of, our results of operations or financial condition as reported under IFRS.
The use of EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation from, or as a substitute for analysis of, our results of operations or financial condition as reported under IFRS.
Management considered the transaction as an extinguishment of the original debt (Syndicated Loan) and a new debt was recognized for the long-term simple credit lines with BBVA and HSBC, mainly due to substantial differences in financial obligations.
The Management considered the transaction as an extinguishment of the original debt (Syndicated Loan) and a new debt was recognized for the long-term simple credit lines with BBVA and HSBC, mainly due to substantial differences in financial obligations.
The first offer of sustainability bonds for Ps.500,000 started paying interest at 5.15% rate plus 0.40% and for the subsequent monthly payments, the rate will be based on the 29-day TIIE rate issued by Banxico plus 0.40%. The second offer of Ps.1,000,000 will pay interest semi-annually at a fixed rate of 8.35% during the sustainability bond term.
The first offer of sustainability bonds for Ps.500,000 started paying interest at 5.15% rate plus 0.40% and for the subsequent monthly payments, the rate will be based on the 29-day TIIE rate issued by Banxico plus 0.40%, and the second offer of Ps.1,000,000 will pay interest semi-annually at a fixed rate of 8.35% during the sustainability bond term.
JAFRA provides a 30-day credit line to leaders and consultants to pay JAFRA back for the price of the products. 31 Net Revenue We generate revenue mainly through sale of products within two main segments: Ø Home organization segment, under the Betterware® brand.
JAFRA provides a 30-day credit line to leaders and consultants to pay JAFRA back for the price of the products. Net Revenue We generate revenue mainly through sale of products within two main segments: Ø Home organization segment, under the Betterware® brand.
Also, includes research and development, leases, professional services relating to our statutory corporate audit and tax advisory fees, legal fees, outsourcing fees relating to information technology, and corporate site and insurance costs. Distribution Expenses Distribution expenses include the cost to carry the products from distribution centers to the final distributors.
Also, includes research and development, leases, professional services relating to our statutory corporate audit and tax advisory fees, legal fees, outsourcing fees relating to information technology, and corporate site and insurance costs. 39 Distribution Expenses Distribution expenses include the cost to carry the products from distribution centers to the final distributors.
Cash flows used in investing activities include investment in business acquisitions, technological platform, product innovation, equipment, and property. 46 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash flows (used in) generated from financing activities decreased by 184.0%, or Ps.(5,623,331) to Ps.(2,567,365) for the year 2023 compared to Ps.3,055,966 for the year 2022.
Cash flows used in investing activities include investment in business acquisitions, technological platform, product innovation, equipment, and property. 59 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash flows (used in) generated from financing activities decreased by 184.0%, or Ps.(5,623,331) to Ps.(2,567,365) for the year 2023 compared to Ps.3,055,966 for the year 2022.
E. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES See —Note 4 “Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty” to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. 52
E. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES See —Note 4 “Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty” to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
(See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness”). (2) To reduce the risks related to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, we use derivative financial instruments such as forwards to mitigate foreign currency exposure resulting from inventory purchases made in US dollars.
(See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness”). (4) To reduce the risks related to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, we use derivative financial instruments such as forwards to mitigate foreign currency exposure resulting from inventory purchases made in US dollars.
The long-term debt of the credit line with BBVA contains the following financial ratios: a) A leverage ratio equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.0. b) A debt service coverage ratio greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.0.
The long-term debt of the credit line with BBVA contains the following financial obligations: a) A leverage ratio equal to or less than 3.50 to 1.0. b) A debt service coverage ratio greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.0.
Historically, Betterware did not invest in working capital because it is financed by the days payable to suppliers (sales are higher, cash collection from sales is faster than payments made to suppliers).
Historically, the Group did not invest in working capital because it is financed by the days payable to suppliers (sales are higher, cash collection from sales is faster than payments made to suppliers).
TREND INFORMATION Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this annual report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events for the year ended December 31, 2023 that are reasonably likely to have a material and adverse effect on our revenues, income, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the disclosed financial information in this annual report to be not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations or financial condition.
Other than as discussed above and disclosed elsewhere in this annual report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events for the year ended December 31, 2024 that are reasonably likely to have a material and adverse effect on our revenues, income, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the disclosed financial information in this annual report to be not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations or financial condition.
The selling expenses major line items include: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Reward program Ps. 144,374 908,037 1,052,411 364,945 525,818 890,763 (220,571 ) 382,219 161,648 (60.4 )% 72.7 % 18.1 % Sales commission - 1,271,953 1,271,953 -. 853,198 853,198 - 418,755 418,755 - % 49.1 % 49.1 % Sales catalogue 282,245 117,258 399,503 345,265 100,488 445,753 (63,020 ) 16,770 (46,250 ) (18.3 )% 16.7 % (10.4 )% Sales bonuses and wages 157,821 136,178 293,999 117,235 108,941 226,176 40,586 27,237 67,823 34.6 % 25.0 % 30.0 % Events and conventions 48,449 197,529 245,978 34,966 38,477 73,443 13,483 159,052 172,535 38.6 % 413.4 % 234.9 % Others 137,119 59,404 196,523 158,870 159,827 318,697 (21,751 ) (100,423 ) (122,174 ) (13.7 )% (62.8 )% (38.3 )% Total Ps. 770,008 2,690,359 3,460,367 1,021,281 1,786,749 2,808,030 (251,273 ) 903,610 652,337 (24.6 )% 50.6 % 23.2 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
The selling expenses major line items include: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Reward program Ps. 144,374 908,037 1,052,411 364,945 525,818 890,763 (220,571 ) 382,219 161,648 (60.4 )% 72.7 % 18.1 % Sales commission - 1,271,953 1,271,953 - 853,198 853,198 - 418,755 418,755 - % 49.1 % 49.1 % Sales catalogue 282,245 117,258 399,503 345,265 100,488 445,753 (63,020 ) 16,770 (46,250 ) (18.3 )% 16.7 % (10.4 )% Sales bonuses and wages 157,821 136,178 293,999 117,235 108,941 226,176 40,586 27,237 67,823 34.6 % 25.0 % 30.0 % Events and conventions 48,449 197,529 245,978 34,966 38,477 73,443 13,483 159,052 172,535 38.6 % 413.4 % 234.9 % Others 137,119 59,404 196,523 158,870 159,827 318,697 (21,751 ) (100,423 ) (122,174 ) (13.7 )% (62.8 )% (38.3 )% Total Ps. 770,008 2,690,359 3,460,367 1,021,281 1,786,749 2,808,030 (251,273 ) 903,610 652,337 (24.6 )% 50.6 % 23.2 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA. 53 BWM: Selling expenses decreased 24.6%, or Ps.251,273, to Ps.770,008 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,021,281 for the year 2022, due to efficient promotions to the sales force, and reduced catalogs and packaging materials costs.
The total investment of our new headquarters and distribution center amounted to Ps.1,110,807, and it was completed in 2023.
The total investment of our new headquarters and distribution center amounted to Ps.1,110,807, and it was completed in 2023. 57 B.
BBVA-Credit Line On April 5, 2022, the Group entered into a credit line with BBVA for up to Ps.400,000 and as of May 31, 2022, through an amending agreement, the amount was increased to up to Ps.800,000.
BBVA- Current credit line On April 5, 2022, the Group entered into a credit line with BBVA for up to Ps.400,000 and as of May 31, 2022, through an amending agreement, the amount was strengthened for up to Ps.800,000.
See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness.” Indebtedness Long Term Debt - Credit Line with HSBC On September 12, 2023, Betterware signed an agreement with HSBC to acquire a simple line of credit of up to Ps.950,000, with a term through September 13, 2029 and payment of monthly interest at the TIIE rate (the of interbank interest rate) at 28 days published in BANXICO plus 1.3bp.
See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness.” Indebtedness Long term debt- Credit Line with HSBC On September 12, 2023, Betterware signed an agreement with HSBC to acquire a simple line of credit with joint obligation, up to Ps.950,000, valid until September 13, 2029 and payment of monthly interest at the TIIE rate (the of interbank interest rate) at 28 days published in BANXICO plus 1.3bp.
The long-term debt of the syndicated credit line contains the following financial ratios: a) A leverage ratio equal to or less than 3.00. b) A debt service coverage ratio equal to or greater than 1.25. c) A minimum stockholders’ equity equivalent to 90% of stockholders’ equity at the close of the last immediately preceding fiscal year.
The long-term debt of the syndicated credit line contained the following financial obligations: a) A leverage ratio equal to or less than 3.00. b) A debt service coverage ratio equal to or greater than 1.25. c) A minimum stockholders’ equity equivalent to 90% of stockholders’ equity at the close of the last immediately preceding fiscal year.
Cash Flow Year Ended December 31, 2023, Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2022 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash flows provided by operating activities increased 40.4%, or Ps.957,077, to Ps.2,366,779 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to Ps.1,409,702 for the year ended December 31, 2022, mainly due to a decrease in our Group’s working capital investment (net of accounts receivable, inventory and suppliers) by Ps.408,993 in 2023 compared to 2022.
Year Ended December 31, 2023, Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2022 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash flows provided by operating activities increased 67.9%, or Ps.957,077, to Ps.2,366,779 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to Ps.1,409,702 for the year ended December 31, 2022, mainly due to a decrease in our Group’s working capital investment (net of accounts receivable, inventory and suppliers) by Ps.408,993 in 2023 compared to 2022.
On July 10, 2023, the remaining principal of the syndicated loan for Ps.3,248,695 was settled.
On July 10, 2023, the remaining principal of the syndicated loan for Ps.3,248,695 was prepaid.
Income Taxes We are subject to (i) a 30% income tax rate under Mexican Income Tax Law, (ii) 25% income tax rate under Guatemalan law, and (iii) 21% income tax rate under U.S. law. See “Taxation” section below for more information.
Income Taxes We are subject to (i) a 30% income tax rate under Mexican Income Tax Law, (ii) 25% income tax rate under Guatemalan law, (iii) 21% income tax rate under U.S. law; and (iv) 29.5% income tax rate under Peruvian law. See “Taxation” section below for more information.
Santander-Credit Line On May 30, 2022, Betterware entered into a current account credit agreement with Santander México, S.A., for an amount of Ps.200,000. BLSM is jointly and severally liable for this credit. This line of credit accrued interest at the TIIE rate plus 190 basis points.
Santander-Current credit line On May 30, 2022, Betterware entered into a current account credit agreement with Santander México, S.A., for an amount of Ps.200,000. BLSM is jointly and severally liable for this credit. The maturity date of this line of credit is May 31, 2024, and accrues interest at the TIIE rate plus 190 basis points.
Operating Results Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations of the Group A number of factors have a significant impact on our business and results of operations, the most important of which are regulations, fluctuations in exchange rates in the currencies in which we operate, external factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and our capital investment plans.
Operating Results Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations of the Group A number of factors have a significant impact on our business and results of operations, the most important of which are regulations, fluctuations in exchange rates in the currencies in which we operate, external factors and our capital investment plans.
(2) To reduce the risks related to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, we use derivative financial instruments such as forwards to mitigate foreign currency exposure resulting from inventory purchases made in US dollars.
(3) To reduce the risks related to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, we use derivative financial instruments such as forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency exposure resulting from inventory purchases made in US dollars.
As a result of the extinguishment of the debt from July to December 2023, the Company cancelled in profit or loss the outstanding remainder of the initial issuance costs for the original debt (syndicated credit), which amounted to Ps.(50,447).
As a result of the extinguishment of the debt from July to December 2023, the Company cancelled in profit or loss the outstanding remainder of the initial issuance costs for the original debt (syndicated credit), which amounted to Ps.50,447. There was no amount outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
During 2021, BWM did not draw down under this credit line. 49 HSBC-Credit Line On March 10, 2020, Betterware entered into a current account credit line agreement with HSBC México, S.A., for an amount of Ps.50,000, with provisions by means of promissory notes specifying payment of principal and interest. BLSM is jointly liable for this credit.
HSBC- Current credit line On March 10, 2020, Betterware entered into a current account credit line agreement with HSBC México, S.A., for an amount of Ps.50,000, with provisions by means of promissory notes specifying payment of principal and interest. BLSM is jointly liable for this credit.
Long Term Debt - Offering of Bonds in Securities Commission and listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BWMX 23 and BWMX 23-2) On July 7, 2023, Betterware successfully concluded the offering of a two-tranche bond issuance for a total of Ps.813,974, with maturities of four and seven years, offered in the Mexican market.
Long term debt- Offering of bonds in Securities Commission and to the Mexican Stock Exchange (“BMV”, for its acronym in Spanish) (BWMX 23 and BWMX 23-2) On July 7, 2023, Betterware successfully concluded the offering of a two-tranche bond issuance for a total of Ps.813,974, with maturities of 4 and 7 years, offered in the Mexican Market.
Long Term Debt - Offering of Bonds in Securities Commission and listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BWMX 21X and BWMX 21-2X) On August 30, 2021, Betterware successfully concluded the offering of a two-tranche sustainability bond issuance for a total of Ps.1,500,000, with maturities of four and seven years, offered in the Mexican market and issued at favorable conditions for the Company.
Long term debt- Offering of bonds in Securities Commission and to the Mexican Stock Exchange (“BMV”, for its acronym in Spanish) (BWMX 21X and BWMX 21-2X) On August 30, 2021, Betterware successfully concluded the offering of a two-tranche sustainability bond issuance for a total of Ps.1,500,000, with maturities across 4 and 7 years, offered in the Mexican Market and issued at favorable conditions for the Company.
GROUP: (1) Interest expense increased 51.0% or Ps.276,941 to Ps.820,262 in 2023 as compared to Ps.543,321 in 2022, mainly due to interest payments on loans obtained to fund the JAFRA Acquisition as of March 31, 2022 (and interest payments associated with our bonds issuance in Mexico in 2023, which increased compared to 2022 due to: (i) cancellation of issuance cost of Syndicated Credit for Ps.50,447, and (ii) increase in the annual average variable rates (TIIE 28 days) of 11.40% in 2023 compared to the 7.91% in 2022, related to interest on our credit lines.
GROUP: (3) Interest expense increased 52.4% or Ps.284,491 to Ps.827,812 in 2023 as compared to Ps.543,321 in 2022, mainly due to interest payments on loans obtained to fund the JAFRA Acquisition as of March 31, 2022 (and interest payments associated with our bonds issuance in Mexico in 2023, which increased compared to 2022 due to: (i) cancellation of issuance cost of Syndicated Credit for Ps.50,447, and (ii) increase in the annual average variable rates (TIIE 28 days) of 11.40% in 2023 compared to the 7.91% in 2022, related to interest on our credit lines.
The first 24 months the credit line has no principal payments, and from month 25 principal payments begin in an increasing manner, with a remaining payment of 30% in month 60. JAFRA’s subsidiaries are jointly responsible for this credit. During the months of March and June 2023, Betterware made two principal payments for Ps.1,000,000 and Ps.250,000, respectively.
The first 24 months the credit line had no principal payments, and from month 25 principal payments began in an increasing manner, with a global payment of 30% in month 60. JAFRA subsidiaries were jointly responsible for this credit. During the months of March and June 2023, Betterware made two principal payments for Ps.1,000,000 and Ps.250,000, respectively.
Financing Income (Cost) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% Financing income (cost) BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Interest expense (1) Ps (794,231 ) (26,031 ) (820,262 ) (532,282 ) (11,039 ) (543,321 ) (261,949 ) (14,992 ) (276,941 ) 49.2 % 135.8 % 51.0 % Interest income 10,033 35,023 45,056 10,607 18,082 28,689 (574 ) 16,941 16,367 (5.4 )% 93.7 % 57.0 % Unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments (2) (32,591 ) - (32,591 ) (43,522 ) - (43,522 ) 10,931 - 10,931 (25.1 )% - % (25.1 )% Foreign exchange gain (3) 230,536 36,827 267,363 233,903 20,295 254,198 (3,367 ) 16,532 13,165 (1.4 )% 81.5 % 5.2 % Foreign exchange loss (3) (340,645 ) (33,565 ) (374,210 ) (315,115 ) (22,451 ) (337,566 ) (25,530 ) (11,114 ) (36,644 ) 8.1 % 49.5 % 10.9 % Total Ps (926,898 ) 12,254 (914,644 ) (646,409 ) 4,887 (641,522 ) (280,489 ) 7,367 (273,122 ) 43.4 % 150.7 % 42.6 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Financing Income (Cost) Restated (2) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% Financing income (cost) BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Interest expense (3) Ps (794,231 ) (33,581 ) (827,812 ) (532,282 ) (11,039 ) (543,321 ) (261,949 ) (22,542 ) (284,491 ) 49.2 % 204.2 % 52.4 % Interest income 10,033 35,023 45,056 10,607 18,082 28,689 (574 ) 16,941 16,367 (5.4 )% 93.7 % 57.0 % Unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments (4) (32,591 ) - (32,591 ) (43,522 ) - (43,522 ) 10,931 - 10,931 (25.1 )% - % (25.1 )% Foreign exchange gain (5) 230,536 36,827 267,363 233,903 20,295 254,198 (3,367 ) 16,532 13,165 (1.4 )% 81.5 % 5.2 % Foreign exchange loss (5) (340,645 ) (33,565 ) (374,210 ) (315,115 ) (22,451 ) (337,566 ) (25,530 ) (11,114 ) (36,644 ) 8.1 % 49.5 % 10.9 % Total Ps (926,898 ) 4,704 (922,194 ) (646,409 ) 4,887 (641,522 ) (280,489 ) (183 ) (280,672 ) 43.4 % (3.7 )% 43.8 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
On August 31, 2021, Ps.588,300 of proceeds received from the bond offering were used for the prepayment of the following long-term debt: Ps.521,449 were paid to the secured credit line with Banamex, plus an additional Ps.18,172 to cancel the swap linked to that loan, and Ps.48,679 to the credit line with BBVA.
Principal payments are at the end of every bond maturity. 61 On August 31, 2021, Ps.588,300 of proceeds received from the bond offering, were used for the prepayment of the following long-term debt: Ps.521,449 were paid to the secured credit line with Banamex, acquired in December 2018, plus an additional Ps.18,172 to cancel the swap linked to that loan, and Ps.48,679 to the credit line with BBVA.
The rest of the proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including additional investments in Campus Betterware and other initiatives with positive environmental and social impacts. Banamex- Unsecured Credit Line Betterware has an unsecured credit line with Banamex of up to Ps.400,000, amounted to 28-days TIIE plus 110 basis points.
The rest of the proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including additional investments in Campus Betterware and other initiatives with positive environmental and social impacts. Banamex- Unsecured current credit line Betterware has an unsecured credit line with Banamex since July 2016, for up to Ps.900,000, at a rate based on the 28-days TIIE plus 110 basis points.
(2) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA. 40 BWM: For the year 2023, EBITDA decreased 5.3% or Ps.79,726, to Ps.1,434,501 compared to Ps.1,514,227 in 2022, mainly due to a decrease in net revenue of 9.7% and offset by the stabilization of operating expenses in 2023.
BWM: For the year 2023, EBITDA decreased 5.3% or Ps.79,726, to Ps.1,434,501 compared to Ps.1,514,227 in 2022, mainly due to a decrease in net revenue of 9.7% and offset by the stabilization of operating expenses in 2023.
Our inventory turnover increased from 174 days for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 205 days for the year ended December 31, 2023, our days of payables decreased from 171 for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 156 for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our days of receivables increased from 27 days for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 29 days for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our inventory turnover increased from 156 (1) days for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 178 (1) days for the year ended December 31, 2023, our days of payables decreased from 154 (1) for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 135 (1) for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our days of receivables increased from 27 days for the year ended December 31, 2022, to 29 days for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The long-term debt of the credit line with HSBC contains the following financial ratios: a) A leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.00. b) A debt service coverage ratio equal to or greater than 1.25.
Our debt instruments contain the following financial ratios and covenants. The long-term and current debt of the credit line with HSBC and the current account credit line with Banamex contains the following financial obligations: a) A leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.00. b) A debt service coverage ratio equal to or greater than 1.25.
Ordinary interest will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year 360 days. In addition, in case of a default, interest will be paid at the ordinary interest rate multiplied by 2.0pp, and it will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year of 360 days.
Such ordinary interest will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year 360 days. In addition, in case of a default, interest will be paid at the ordinary interest rate multiplied by 2.0pp between the 360 days and the result of using the unpaid and past-due balances.
Ordinary interest will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year 360 days. In addition, in case of a default, interest will be paid at the ordinary interest rate multiplied by 2.0pp and it will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year of 360 days.
Such ordinary interest will be calculated by the number of days effectively elapsed over the base of a year 360 days. In addition, in case of a default, interest will be paid at the ordinary interest rate multiplied by 2.0pp between the 360 days and the result of using the unpaid and past-due balances.
JAFRA: Administrative expenses increased 28.2%, or Ps.422,748, to Ps.1,920,964 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,498,216 for the year 2022, primarily due to consolidation of a full year of administrative expenses from JAFRA in 2023 compared to only nine months of net revenue in 2022 and to increases in wages paid to employees, services fee payments, depreciation of fixed assets including machinery, leases of vehicles, warehouses and buildings, all of which supported operation growth.
JAFRA: Administrative expenses increased 25.4%, or Ps.279,395, to Ps.1,379,299 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,099,904 for the year 2022, primarily due to consolidation of a full year of administrative expenses from JAFRA in 2023 compared to only nine months of net revenue in 2022 and to increases in wages paid to employees, services fee payments, depreciation of fixed assets including machinery, leases of vehicles, warehouses and buildings, all of which supported operation growth.
Long Term Debt - Credit Line with BBVA On July 5, 2023, Betterware entered into a credit agreement with BBVA, for up to Ps.1,500,000, with a term of 60 months and monthly interest payments at 28-day TIIE rate published in BANXICO (on non-business days, the TIIE rate could be at 26, 27 or 29 days) plus the applicable margin.
On July 10, 2023, Betterware used the bond amount net of issuance costs of Ps.810,197, to pay the syndicated credit line. 60 Long term debt- Credit Line with BBVA On July 5, 2023, Betterware entered into a credit agreement with BBVA, up to Ps.1,500,000, with a term of 60 months and monthly interest payment at 28-day TIIE rate published in BANXICO, on non-working days, the TIIE rate could be at 26, 27 or 29 days, plus the applicable margin.
BWM: Administrative expenses decreased 10.1%, or Ps.110,445, to Ps.987,981 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,098,426 for the year 2022, mainly due to a more streamlined operational structure and effective administrative expenses control as a result of decreased revenue, which resulted in: (i) a reduction in wages paid to employees (due to our slimer structure in 2023), (ii) a reduction in warehouse rent payments and (iii) a lower impairment loss on trade account receivable compared to 2022 due to a greater loss on collection recoverability that occurred post pandemic in 2022.
(2) Details of the restatement are shown at the beginning of this Item 5 (See also Note 2b “Material accounting policies” in the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements). 52 BWM: Administrative expenses decreased 10.1%, or Ps.110,445, to Ps.987,981 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,098,426 for the year 2022, mainly due to a more streamlined operational structure and effective administrative expenses control as a result of decreased revenue, which resulted in: (i) a reduction in wages paid to employees (due to our slimer structure in 2023), (ii) a reduction in warehouse rent payments and (iii) a lower impairment loss on trade account receivable compared to 2022 due to a greater loss on collection recoverability that occurred post pandemic in 2022.
(3) Our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations and how we mitigate this risk is described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Mexico” and “Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations.” The unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments as of December 31, 2022 resulted in a foreign exchange loss due to the difference between the agreed exchange rate and exchange rate used to pay the forwards during 2023. 39 Income Tax Expense December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% Income tax expense BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Current Ps. 282,187 363,334 645,521 350,320 183,202 533,522 (68,133 ) 180,132 111,999 (19.4 )% 98.3 % 21.0 % Deferred (141,425 ) (119,712 ) (261,137 ) 16,846 (33,448 ) (16,602 ) (158,271 ) (86,264 ) (244,535 ) (939.5 )% 257.9 % 1,472.9 % Total Ps. 140,762 243,622 384,384 367,166 149,754 516,920 (226,404 ) 93,868 (132,536 ) (61.7 )% 62.7 % (25.6 )% (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
(5) Our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations and how we mitigate this risk is described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Mexico” and “Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations.” The unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments as of December 31, 2022 resulted in a foreign exchange loss due to the difference between the agreed exchange rate and exchange rate used to pay the forwards during 2023. 55 Income Tax Expense Restated (2) Income tax December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% expense BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Current Ps. 282,187 363,334 645,521 350,320 183,202 533,522 (68,133 ) 180,132 111,999 (19.4 )% 98.3 % 21.0 % Deferred (141,425 ) (124,073 ) (265,498 ) 16,846 (33,448 ) (16,602 ) (158,271 ) (90,625 ) (248,896 ) (939.5 )% 270.9 % 1,499.2 % Total Ps. 140,762 239,261 380,023 367,166 149,754 516,920 (226,404 ) 89,507 (136,897 ) (61.7 )% 59.8 % (26.5 )% (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
The resources used came from long-term debt: Ps.1,500,000 from BBVA and Ps.810,197 from the new bond issue; and short-term loans: Ps.550,000 from the revolving line with BBVA, Ps.150,000 from the revolving line with Santander, Ps.50,000, from the revolving line with HSBC, Ps.150,000 from the loan with Jafra Cosmetics International, S.A. de C.V., and the remaining amount of Ps.38,498 was provided from Betterware’s available cash on the settlement date.
The resources used came from long-term debt: Ps.1,500,000 from BBVA and Ps.810,197 from the new bond issue; and short-term loans: Ps.550,000 from the revolving line with BBVA, Ps.150,000 from the revolving line with Santander, Ps.50,000, from the revolving line with HSBC, and the remaining amount for Ps.188,498 was taken from available cash of BWM and JAFRA on the settlement date.
As a percentage of net revenues, these expenses represented 26.4% and 29.0% for the years 2023 and 2022, respectively, due to operating leverage. 37 Selling Expenses December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s selling expenses BWM Ps. 770,008 1,021,281 (251,273 ) (24.6 )% JAFRA (1) 2,690,359 1,786,749 903,610 50.6 % Total of selling expenses Ps. 3,460,367 2,808,030 652,337 23.2 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Selling Expenses December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s selling expenses BWM Ps. 770,008 1,021,281 (251,273 ) (24.6 )% JAFRA (1) 2,690,359 1,786,749 903,610 50.6 % Total of selling expenses Ps. 3,460,367 2,808,030 652,337 23.2 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
JAFRA: Income taxes increased 62.7% or Ps.93,868 to Ps.243,622 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.149,754 for the year 2022, because of the increase in net revenue of 41.0% and consolidation of JAFRA for a full year in 2023 compared to only nine months in 2022.
JAFRA: Income taxes increased 59.8% or Ps.89,507 to Ps.239,261 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.149,754 for the year 2022, because of the increase in net revenue of 41.0% and consolidation of JAFRA for a full year in 2023 compared to only nine months in 2022.
JAFRA’s products are sold through 12 promotional catalogues published on a monthly basis and are distributed to the end customer by its network of leaders and consultants. JAFRA offers monthly promotions focused on the “D” segment of the Mexico’s socioeconomic pyramid. For the year ended December 31, 2023, JAFRA contributed 56% of our consolidated net revenue and BWM contributed 44%.
JAFRA’s products are sold through 12 promotional catalogues published on a monthly basis and are distributed to the end customer by its network of leaders and consultants. JAFRA offers monthly promotions focused on the “D” segment of the Mexico’s socioeconomic pyramid.
As of December 31, 2021, the interest rate was 28-days TIIE plus 285 basis points. During 2023 and 2022, Betterware drew down Ps.700,000 and Ps.250,000, respectively, and as of December 31, 2023, and 2022 has been reimbursed to Ps.900,000 and Ps.50,000, respectively.
As of December 31, 2021, the interest rate was 28-days TIIE plus 285 basis points. During the years 2023 and 2022, Betterware used Ps.700,000 and Ps.250,000, respectively. and as of December 31, 2023, and 2022 has been reimbursed to Ps.900,000 and Ps.50,000, respectively. During 2024, BWM did not receive cash from this credit line.
As a percentage of net revenues, administrative expenses represented 17.3% and 12.4% for the years 2022 and 2021, respectively.
As a percentage of net revenues, administrative expenses represented 19.0% and 17.3% for the 2024 and 2023 years, respectively.
We financed the JAFRA Acquisition through a long-term debt instrument, and despite the current inflationary environment, we believe we will have sufficient resources to meet our debt service obligations in a timely manner.
We financed the JAFRA Acquisition through a long-term debt instrument, and despite the current inflationary environment, we believe we will have sufficient resources to meet our debt service obligations in a timely manner. In order to maintain sufficient liquidity, we strive to maintain an average cash and cash equivalent monthly balance of approximately Ps.200,000.
Gross profit increased 44.8%, or Ps.1,863,582 to Ps.6,024,873 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.4,161,291 for the year 2022.As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales decreased 2.1% to 17.3% for the year 2023 compared to 19.4% for the year 2022, due to (i) reduced costs achieved through supplier negotiations, (ii) a favorable exchange rate, (iii) a favorable variation in production volume and mix.
Gross profit increased 45.5%, or Ps.1,708,473 to Ps.5,465,286 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.3,756,813 for the year 2022.As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales decreased 2.3% to 25.0% for the year 2023 compared to 27.3% for the year 2022, due to (i) reduced costs achieved through supplier negotiations, (ii) a favorable exchange rate, (iii) a favorable variation in production volume and mix.
The hedging forwards contracts cover 100% of the product needs until December 2024. JAFRA has been a highly accretive acquisition for the Company. Prior to the acquisition, Jafra Mexico faced a declining trend in net revenue, which we successfully reversed to secure double-digit growth in 2023. Similarly, EBITDA and EBITDA margin have followed this positive trend.
Prior to the acquisition, Jafra Mexico faced a declining trend in net revenue, which we successfully reversed to secure double-digit growth in 2024. Similarly, EBITDA and EBITDA margin have followed this positive trend.
(f) Accrual for the tax contingency explained in note 28 of our Audited Financial Statements, which was not recorded previously. 35 Results of Operations — For the Year 2023 Compared to the Year 2022: All amounts in this section marked with “Ps.” are in thousands of Mexican pesos unless otherwise noted Net Revenue December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s net revenue BWM Ps. 5,726,608 6,343,344 (616,736 ) (9.7 )% JAFRA (1) 7,282,899 5,164,205 2,118,694 41.0 % Total net revenue Ps. 13,009,507 11,507,549 1,501,958 13.1 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Growth was driven by an expansion in gross margin resulting from higher volume, productivity improvements in manufacturing, lower raw material costs, and a more favorable product mix. 50 Results of Operations — For the Year 2023 Compared to the Year 2022: All amounts in this section marked with “Ps.” are in thousands of Mexican pesos unless otherwise noted Net Revenue December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s net revenue BWM Ps. 5,726,608 6,343,344 (616,736 ) (9.7 )% JAFRA (1) 7,282,899 5,164,205 2,118,694 41.0 % Total net revenue Ps. 13,009,507 11,507,549 1,501,958 13.1 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
BWM: Cost of sales decreased 5.2%, or Ps.132,950, to Ps.2,443,229 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.2,576,179 for the year 2022 as a result of decreased revenue, resulting in a gross profit of Ps.3,283,379 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.3,767,165 for the year 2022.
(2) Details of the restatement are shown at the beginning of this Item 5 (See also Note 2b “Material accounting policies” in the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements). 51 BWM: Cost of sales decreased 5.2%, or Ps.132,950, to Ps.2,443,229 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.2,576,179 for the year 2022 as a result of decreased revenue, resulting in a gross profit of Ps.3,283,379 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.3,767,165 for the year 2022.
On July 10, 2023, Betterware used the Ps.1,500,000 of the credit line with BBVA to pay the syndicated credit line. 48 Long Term Debt - Syndicated Credit Line On March 31, 2022, Betterware entered into a credit agreement with Banamex, HSBC, BBVA, BanBajio, BanCoppel, and Scotiabank, as syndicated lenders, for a credit line of up to Ps.4,498,695.
Long term debt- Syndicated Credit Line On March 31, 2022, Betterware entered into a credit agreement with Banamex, HSBC, BBVA, BanBajio, BanCoppel, and Scotiabank, as syndicated lenders, for a credit line of up to Ps.4,498,695. The funds under the credit line were entirely allocated to the JAFRA Acquisition in Mexico and the United States.
The funds under the credit line were entirely allocated to the JAFRA Acquisition in Mexico and the United States. The credit line has a maturity of 5 years from the date of signing the contract in March 2022, which pays monthly interest at the 28-day TIIE rate plus the applicable margin established in the contract.
The credit line had a maturity of 5 years from the date of signing the contract in March 2022, which paid monthly interest at the 28-day TIIE rate plus the applicable margin established in the contract.
Administrative expenses by department are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Operations Ps. 549,070 1,150,289 1,699,359 641,575 785,416 1,426,991 (92,505 ) 364,873 272,368 (14.4 )% 46.5 % 19.1 % Depreciation 128,450 246,684 375,134 109,055 178,647 287,702 19,395 68,037 87,432 17.8 % 38.1 % 30.4 % IT 82,853 193,733 276,586 107,304 172,392 279,696 (24,451 ) 21,341 (3,110 ) (22.8 )% 12.4 % (1.1 )% Finance 115,906 146,669 262,575 128,832 148,450 277,282 (12,926 ) (1,781 ) (14,707 ) (10.0 )% (1.2 )% (5.3 )% Marketing 46,557 111,107 157,664 44,562 146,516 191,078 1,995 (35,409 ) (33,414 ) 4.5 % (24.2 )% (17.5 )% Quality 23,767 - 23,767 27,845 - 27,845 (4,078 ) - (4,078 ) (14.6 )% - % (14.6 )% Others 41,378 72,482 113,860 39,253 66,795 106,048 2,125 5,687 7,812 5.4 % 8.5 % 7.4 % Total Ps. 987,981 1,920,964 2,908,945 1,098,426 1,498,216 2,596,642 (110,445 ) 422,748 312,303 (10.1 )% 28.2 % 12.0 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Administrative expenses by department are as follows: Restated (2) Restated (2) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Operations Ps. 549,070 631,881 1,180,951 641,575 417,668 1,059,243 (92,505 ) 214,213 121,708 (14.4 )% 51.3 % 11.5 % Depreciation 128,450 223,427 351,877 109,055 148,083 257,138 19,395 75,344 94,739 17.8 % 50.9 % 36.8 % IT 82,853 193,733 276,586 107,304 172,392 279,696 (24,451 ) 21,341 (3,110 ) (22.8 )% 12.4 % (1.1 )% Finance 115,906 146,669 262,575 128,832 148,450 277,282 (12,926 ) (1,781 ) (14,707 ) (10.0 )% (1.2 )% (5.3 )% Marketing 46,557 111,107 157,664 44,562 146,516 191,078 1,995 (35,409 ) (33,414 ) 4.5 % (24.2 )% (17.5 )% Quality 23,767 - 23,767 27,845 - 27,845 (4,078 ) - (4,078 ) (14.6 )% - % (14.6 )% Others 41,378 72,482 113,860 39,253 66,795 106,048 2,125 5,687 7,812 5.4 % 8.5 % 7.4 % Total Ps. 987,981 1,379,299 2,367,280 1,098,426 1,099,904 2,198,330 (110,445 ) 279,395 168,950 (10.1 )% 25.4 % 7.7 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Therefore, the Company referred to the guidance prescribed by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 which specifies, among other things, that the errors must be corrected as an immaterial restatement of the prior year financial statements the next time those financial statements are filed.
Therefore, the Company referred to the guidance prescribed by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 which specifies, among other things, that the errors must be corrected as a material restatement of the prior year financial statements the next time those financial statements are filed. 40 Accordingly, we made corrections of material errors for the year 2023 in our consolidated statement of financial position and for the years 2023 and 2022 in our consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
The increase of cost of sales as a percentage of net revenues was primarily due to promotions resulting in discounts to our distributors which increased volume of sales but decreased gross margin. 36 JAFRA: Cost of sales increased 25.4%, or Ps.255,112, to Ps.1,258,026 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,002,914 for the year 2022, as a result of increased revenue of 41.0%.
As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales was 42.7% for the year 2023 and 40.6% for the year 2022. The increase of cost of sales as a percentage of net revenues was primarily due to promotions resulting in discounts to our distributors which increased volume of sales but decreased gross margin.
The decrease in selling expenses as a percentage of net revenues was mainly due to the efficient management of selling expenses.
BWM’s selling expenses were 13.4% of net revenue for the year 2023 compared to 16.1% of net revenue for the year 2022. The decrease in selling expenses as a percentage of net revenues was mainly due to the efficient management of selling expenses.
JAFRA: Distribution expenses increased 46.4%, or Ps.118,403, to Ps.373,835 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.255,432 for the year 2022, as a result of the increase in net revenue by 41.0% and consolidation of a full year of distribution expenses from JAFRA in 2023 compared to only nine months of net revenue in 2022.
During 2023, BWM maintained an efficient management of distribution expenses. 54 JAFRA: Distribution expenses increased 45.6%, or Ps.113,632, to Ps.362,898 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.249,266 for the year 2022, as a result of the increase in net revenue by 41.0% and consolidation of a full year of distribution expenses from JAFRA in 2023 compared to only nine months of net revenue in 2022.
Cost of Sales Our cost of sales consists of the purchase of raw materials, finished goods, air and maritime freight costs, land freight costs, customs costs, provisions for defective inventory, among others. 32 Selling Expenses Our selling expenses include all costs related to the sale of products, such as printing and design of sales catalogues, packaging materials, events, marketing and advertising, promotional points program expenses, and employee compensation and social contributions.
Selling Expenses Our selling expenses include all costs related to the sale of products, such as printing and design of sales catalogues, packaging materials, events, marketing and advertising, promotional points program expenses, and employee compensation and social contributions. Costs related to sales catalog and rewards or points program products account for most of the weight of total selling expenses.
Cost of Sales December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s cost of sales BWM Ps. 2,443,229 2,576,179 (132,950 ) (5.2 )% JAFRA (1) 1,258,026 1,002,914 255,112 25.4 % Total cost of sales Ps. 3,701,255 3,579,093 122,162 3.4 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Cost of Sales Restated (2) Restated (2) December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s cost of sales BWM Ps. 2,443,229 2,576,179 (132,950) (5.2) % JAFRA (1) 1,817,613 1,407,392 410,221 29.1 % Total cost of sales Ps. 4,260,842 3,983,571 277,271 7.0 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
The short and long-term debt of credit lines with banks contain the following covenants, among others: a) Provide the quarterly financial statements 20 days after the end of each quarter (1 st to 3 rd ) and 40 days after the end of the 4 th quarter and provide the audited consolidated financial statements 120 days after at the end of the fiscal year. b) Compliance with fiscal, social security and environmental laws and contractual obligations, among others; and payments of any taxes or related expenses. c) Maintain current payments of insurance policies. d) No mergers, splits or liens without the consent of the agent.
The short and long-term debt of credit lines with banks contain the following covenants, among others: a) Provide the quarterly financial statements 20 days after the end of each quarter (1 st to 3 rd ) and 40 days after the end of the 4 th quarter and provide the audited consolidated financial statements 120 days after at the end of the fiscal year. b) Compliance with fiscal, social security and environmental laws and contractual obligations, among others; and payments of any taxes or related expenses. c) Maintain current payments of insurance policies. d) No mergers, splits or liens without the consent of the agent. 63 The long-term debt of the bond issue has the following financial obligations: a) Pay interest on bonds monthly or semi-annually, as applicable to each issue (bond), and using the rate stipulated in the Title. b) Use the funds from the placement of the Stock Certificates for the permitted purposes. c) Compliance with the general provisions applicable to securities issuers and other participants; among them, the delivery of quarterly financial information and an annual report to the Banking Commission (CNBV, for its acronym in Spanish) and BMV. d) Compliance with the general provisions applicable to entities and issuers supervised by the CNBV that hire external audit services.
The line of credit bears interest at the 28-day TIIE rate plus 206 basis points, payable monthly, with a term of 36 months from the date of signing the original contract. During the years 2023 and 2022, Betterware drew down Ps.1,855,020 and Ps.450,010, respectively, and repaid Ps.1,555,020 and Ps.450,010, respectively.
The line of credit bearing interest at the 28-day TIIE rate plus 100 basis points, payable monthly, with a term of 36 months from the date of signing the original contract.
JAFRA historically has had higher gross margins, because of manufacturing most of its products within Mexico and not having to bear international freight costs as does BWM.
JAFRA: Cost of sales increased 29.1%, or Ps.410,221, to Ps.1,817,613 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.1,407,392 for the year 2022, as a result of increased revenue of 41.0%. JAFRA historically has had higher gross margins, because of manufacturing most of its products within Mexico and not having to bear international freight costs as does BWM.
Administrative Expenses December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s administrative expenses BWM Ps. 987,981 1,098,426 (110,445 ) (10.1 )% JAFRA (1) 1,920,964 1,498,216 422,748 28.2 % Total administrative expenses Ps. 2,908,945 2,596,642 312,303 12.0 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
Administrative Expenses Restated (2) Restated (2) December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s administrative expenses BWM Ps. 987,981 1,098,426 (110,445 ) (10.1 )% JAFRA (1) 1,379,299 1,099,904 279,395 25.4 % Total administrative expenses Ps. 2,367,280 2,198,330 168,950 7.7 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
The difference between the average exchange rate of the forward contracts and the real average exchange rate of Ps.20.12 and Ps.20.28 in each year resulted in the (loss) and gain in 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The difference between the average exchange rate of the forward contracts and the real average exchange rate of Ps.18.31 and Ps.17.74 in each year resulted in unrealized gain of Ps.156,766 in 2024 and unrealized loss of Ps.32,591 in 2023.
Our research and development efforts consist of constant product innovation with the objectives of refreshing our catalogue content and attracting clients’ repeated purchases and data analytics unit technology in order to improve product development processes. For further details, see “Item 4.B. Information on the Company-Business Overview-Research and Development.” D.
The Management determined that there is no uncertainty regarding compliance with covenants in the next 12 months. C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC. Our research and development efforts consist of constant product innovation with the objectives of refreshing our catalogue content and attracting clients’ repeated purchases and data analytics unit technology in order to improve product development processes.
As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 our cash and cash equivalents were Ps.549,730, Ps.815,644 and Ps.1,175,198, and in each case the balance was higher than our minimum expected cash and cash equivalent balance. One of our management’s objectives is to prepay long-term debt in order to achieve a leverage index lower than 2x.
As of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 our cash and cash equivalents were Ps.296,558, Ps.549,730, and Ps.815,644 respectively. During 2023 and 2022 the cash balance was higher than our minimum expected cash balance, however, during 2024 management decided to use cash available in order to pay debt.
On September 13, 2023, Betterware drew down all of the Ps.950,000 of the credit line with HSBC to pay our revolving lines.
On September 13, 2023, Betterware used the Ps.950,000 of the credit line with HSBC to pay our revolving lines. As of December 31, 2024, the amount paid to the principal of this credit line amounts to Ps.47,500. As of December 31, 2024, the current portion of this long-term simple line amounted to Ps.190,000.
Gross profit increased by Ps.2,358,781 from Ps.5,569,675 for the year 2021 to Ps.7,928,456 for the year 2022. As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales was 31.1% for the year 2022 and 44.7% for the year 2021.
As a result of increased revenue, gross profit increased by 4.2% to Ps.3,422,752 for the year 2024, compared to Ps.3,283,379 for the year 2023. As a percentage of net revenue, cost of sales was 42.9% for the year 2024 and 42.7% for the year 2023.
Distribution Expenses December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s distribution expenses BWM Ps. 219,339 218,084 1,255 0.6 % JAFRA (1) 373,835 255,432 118,403 46.4 % Total of distribution expenses Ps. 593,174 473,516 119,658 25.3 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA. 38 BWM: Distribution expenses increased 0.6%, or Ps.1,255, to Ps.219,339 for the year 2023 compared to Ps.218,084 for the year 2022.
Distribution Expenses Restated (2) Restated (2) December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Var. $ Var.% The Group’s distribution expenses BWM Ps. 219,339 218,084 1,255 0.6 % JAFRA (1) 362,898 249,266 113,632 45.6 % Total of distribution expenses Ps. 582,237 467,350 114,887 24.6 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
We report net revenue, which represents its gross revenue less sales discounts, adjustments and allowances.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, JAFRA contributed 57.5% of our consolidated net revenue and BWM contributed 42.5%. 38 We report net revenue, which represents its gross revenue less sales discounts, adjustments and allowances.
On May 4, 2020, the first amendment agreement was signed, in which the amount of the credit line was increased to Ps.150,000. During the years 2023, 2022 and 2021, Betterware received Ps.300,000, Ps.620,000 and Ps.20,000, respectively, which, as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, had been paid. This credit line matured on March 24, 2024.
During the years 2024, 2023 and 2022, Betterware received several deposits of this revolving line which together amounted to Ps. 1,120,000, Ps.300,000 and Ps.620,000, respectively, which, as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, had been paid. As of December 31, 2024, the balance of this short-term line closed at Ps.80,000.
EBITDA Reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% In thousands of Mexican pesos BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (2) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Net income for the year Ps. 90,847 955,891 1,046,738 376,902 493,062 869,964 (286,055 ) 462,829 176,774 (75.9 )% 93.9 % 20.3 % Add: Total income taxes 140,762 243,622 384,384 367,166 149,754 516,920 (226,404 ) 93,868 (132,536 ) (61.7 )% 62.7 % (25.6 )% Add: Financing cost, net (1) 1,074,442 (159,798 ) 914,644 661,104 (19,582 ) 641,522 413,338 (140,216 ) 273,122 62.5 % 716.0 % 42.6 % Add: Depreciation and amortization 128,450 246,684 375,134 109,055 178,647 287,702 19,395 68,037 87,432 17.8 % 38.1 % 30.4 % EBITDA Ps. 1,434,501 1,286,399 2,720,900 1,514,227 801,881 2,316,108 (79,726 ) 484,518 404,792 (5.3 )% 60.4 % 17.5 % (1) The amount of financing cost net is presented before elimination of interest expense between BWM and JAFRA of Ps.147,550 in 2023 and Ps.14,695 in 2022 (See —Note 27 “Segment Information” to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements).
We believe that this non-IFRS financial measure is useful to investors because (i) we use this measure to analyze our financial results internally and believe they represent a measure of operating profitability and (ii) this measure will serve investors to understand and evaluate our EBITDA and provide more tools for their analysis as it makes our result comparable to industry peers that also prepare this measure. 56 EBITDA Reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations Restated (2) In thousands of Mexican December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Var. $ Var.% pesos BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA (1) GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP BWM JAFRA GROUP Net income for the year Ps. 90,847 945,717 1,036,564 376,902 493,062 869,964 (286,055 ) 452,655 166,600 (75.9 )% 91.8 % 19.2 % Add: Total income taxes 140,762 239,261 380,023 367,166 149,754 516,920 (226,404 ) 89,507 (136,897 ) (61.7 )% 59.8 % (26.5 )% Add: Financing cost, net (3) 1,074,442 (152,248 ) 922,194 661,104 (19,582 ) 641,522 413,338 (132,666 ) 280,672 62.5 % 677.5 % 43.8 % Add: Depreciation and amortization 128,450 253,669 382,119 109,055 178,647 287,702 19,395 75,022 94,417 17.8 % 42.0 % 32.8 % EBITDA Ps. 1,434,501 1,286,399 2,720,900 1,514,227 801,881 2,316,108 (79,726 ) 484,518 404,792 (5.3 )% 60.4 % 17.5 % (1) The period ended December 31, 2022, covers the period from April 7 to December 31 in the case of JAFRA.
We currently finance our long-term debt with sources of cash flow generated mainly by JAFRA. During 2023, BWM imported approximately 91% of its products. Such imports are paid in dollars. To reduce the risk related to fluctuations in exchange rates, BWM uses derivative financial instruments as “forwards” to moderate the exchange risks resulting from future inventory and purchases in dollars.
One of our management’s objectives is to prepay long-term debt in order to achieve a leverage index lower than 2x. We currently finance our long-term debt with sources of cash flow generated mainly by JAFRA. During 2024, BWM imported approximately 93% of its products. Such imports are paid in dollars.
As of December 31, 2022, Betterware had US$41.8 million of forwards contracts with an average exchange rate of Ps. 20.31 compared to US$134.1 million of forwards contracts as of December 31, 2021, with an average exchange rate of Ps.20.66.
As of December 31, 2024, Betterware had US$57,400 of forward contracts, with an average exchange rate of Ps.19.21 compared to US$97,260 of forward contracts as of December 31, 2023, with an average exchange rate of Ps.17.96.
BWM: Distribution expenses decreased 53.0%, or Ps.245,695, to Ps.218,084 for the year 2022 compared to Ps.463,779 for the year 2021. This decrease relates to the decrease in sales and an 8% average discount in freight costs agreed with our carriers during 2022.
BWM: Distribution expenses increased 24.6%, or Ps.53,915, to Ps.273,254 for the year 2024 compared to Ps.219,339 for the year 2023. This increase was a result of a 4.6% increase in revenue and an increase of 6.8% in prices of freight costs agreed with our carriers during 2024.
As of the date of this annual report, we have repaid an aggregate amount of Ps.1,120,025 under these short-term financing agreements, of which: (i) Ps.50,000 was paid to Banamex, (ii) Ps.620,000 was paid to HSBC, and (iii) Ps.450,010 was paid to BBVA.
As of December 31, 2024, we repaid an aggregate amount of Ps.3,127,100 under these short-term financing agreements as follows: (i) 1,224,100 to HSBC, and (ii) Ps.1,903,000 to BBVA. Additionally, we repaid an aggregate amount of Ps.192,500 under our long-term financing agreements, as follows: (i) Ps.145,000 to BBVA, and (ii) Ps.47,500 to HSBC.
However, during the year ended December 31, 2022 and due to the decrease in sales, we made an investment in working capital of Ps.659,652 as inventory turnover increased from 104 days during the year ended December 31, 2021, to 174 days during the year ended December 31, 2022, days of payables increased from 165 during the year ended December 31, 2021 to 171 days during the year ended December 31, 2022, and days of receivables were maintained at 27 days for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022.
Our inventory turnover increased from 178 (1) days for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 183 days for the year ended December 31, 2024, our days of payables increased from 135 (1) for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 159 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and our days of receivables were maintained at 29 days for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024.