Revenue and EBITDA Growth
Sales in Q3 increased by $5.2 million or 5.2% year-over-year to $105.4 million, and EBITDA increased 40% to $18.5 million from $13.2 million last year.
Improved Margins
Gross margin in Q3 was $42.4 million, up 22% from the previous year, benefiting from cost savings and the Ontario BQA Support Program.
Market Share Gains
Andrew Peller Limited gained market share in total wine and VQA wine categories, maintaining strong positions for several brands.
Debt Reduction
Net debt decreased from $208.5 million to $175.4 million, with a reduction in debt-to-equity ratio from 0.86:1 to 0.74:1.
Big-Box Retail Expansion
Successful rollout and demand in big-box retail, with an expansion of distribution points by over 4,000 locations in Ontario.