MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Earnings for Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter
Highlights:
- Delivered the most profitable quarter in the Company’s history
- Net sales increased to a record
$147.9 million , up 44 percent from$102.6 million in the prior-year period - Gross margin expanded by 450 basis points to 25.2%
- Net income was
$17.6 million or$0.93 per diluted share - Diluted Adjusted Net Income per share, a non-GAAP measure, was a record
$1.01 , a 120 percent increase from$0.46 in the prior-year period - Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, grew 97 percent to a record
$27.5 million from$14.0 million in the prior-year period - Adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-GAAP measure, expanded by 500 basis points to 18.6%
- Guidance for full-year fiscal 2021 raised on strength of retail demand and production ramp up
Brightbill continued, “Execution of our consumer-centric strategy remains our top focus as we look to drive sustainable, accelerated growth into fiscal 2022 and beyond. The heightened interest in boating as a safe, fun, outdoor, family-friendly recreation continues to endure. Strong retail demand across all our brands continued in our fiscal third quarter, resulting in a record wholesale backlog that provides us with great confidence in our outlook and ability to create long-term shareholder value.”
Third Quarter Results
Net sales for the third quarter were
Gross profit increased
Gross margin was 25.2 percent for the third quarter, an increase of 450 basis points compared to the prior-year period. The increase was primarily attributable to lower dealer incentives, favorable overhead absorption driven by higher sales volume, and higher prices, partially offset by costs associated with the transition of Aviara to our
Operating expenses were
Net income for the third quarter increased to
Adjusted EBITDA was
See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Net Income per share to the most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP.
Outlook
Concluded Brightbill, “Due to a continuation of strong retail demand trends, historically low dealer inventory, the strength of our order book across our brands, and the increased production rates in each segment over the course of the third quarter, we are once again raising our guidance for fiscal 2021. Importantly, our guidance assumes continued inefficiencies in our production as we navigate through supply chain disruptions.”
The Company’s outlook is as follows:
- For full year fiscal 2021, consolidated net sales growth is expected to be approaching 40 percent, with Adjusted EBITDA margins approaching 17 percent, and Adjusted Earnings per share growth up in the high 120 percent range year-over-year.
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Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the Company, general economic conditions, demand for our products, changes in consumer preferences, competition within our industry, our reliance on our network of independent dealers, our ability to manage our manufacturing levels and our large fixed cost base, changes to
Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or supplement any forward-looking statements that may become untrue or cause our views to change, whether because of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Comparison of results for current and prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with
Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended
MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 147,854 | $ | 102,562 | $ | 370,276 | $ | 311,979 | |||||||||||
Cost of sales | 110,627 | 81,288 | 277,546 | 244,030 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 37,227 | 21,274 | 92,730 | 67,949 | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 3,693 | 4,933 | 9,589 | 13,340 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,984 | 6,094 | 27,268 | 19,356 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets | 987 | 987 | 2,961 | 2,961 | |||||||||||||||
— | 56,437 | — | 56,437 | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 14,664 | 68,451 | 39,818 | 92,094 | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 22,563 | (47,177 | ) | 52,912 | (24,145 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other expense: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 755 | 1,086 | 2,644 | 3,667 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense | 21,808 | (48,263 | ) | 50,268 | (27,812 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 4,240 | (11,550 | ) | 10,632 | (6,601 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 17,568 | $ | (36,713 | ) | $ | 39,636 | $ | (21,211 | ) | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.93 | $ | (1.96 | ) | $ | 2.11 | $ | (1.13 | ) | |||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.93 | $ | (1.96 | ) | $ | 2.09 | $ | (1.13 | ) | |||||||||
Weighted average shares used for computation of: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | 18,817,975 | 18,739,480 | 18,799,875 | 18,731,338 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | 18,989,629 | 18,739,480 | 18,928,288 | 18,731,338 |
MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 28,970 | $ | 16,319 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of |
10,508 | 6,145 | ||||||
Income tax receivable | 671 | 4,924 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 44,954 | 25,636 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,345 | 3,719 | ||||||
Total current assets | 91,448 | 56,743 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 58,430 | 40,481 | ||||||
29,593 | 29,593 | |||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 60,887 | 63,849 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 15,061 | 16,080 | ||||||
Deferred debt issuance costs, net | 327 | 425 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | 677 | 752 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 256,423 | $ | 207,923 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 23,195 | $ | 10,510 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 46,830 | 35,985 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | 10,537 | 8,932 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 80,562 | 55,427 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | 81,367 | 99,666 | ||||||
Unrecognized tax positions | 3,721 | 3,683 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 319 | 277 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 165,969 | 159,053 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
Common stock, |
189 | 189 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 118,130 | 116,182 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (27,865 | ) | (67,501 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 90,454 | 48,870 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 256,423 | $ | 207,923 | ||||
Supplemental Operating Data
The following table presents certain supplemental operating data for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | 2019 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unit sales volume: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MasterCraft | 941 | 713 | 32.0 | % | 2,378 | 2,170 | 9.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
NauticStar | 426 | 313 | 36.1 | % | 1,067 | 1,046 | 2.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Crest | 731 | 461 | 58.6 | % | 1,759 | 1,407 | 25.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 2,098 | 1,487 | 41.1 | % | 5,204 | 4,623 | 12.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
MasterCraft | $ | 99,447 | $ | 70,531 | 41.0 | % | $ | 255,570 | $ | 211,201 | 21.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
NauticStar | 18,045 | 14,156 | 27.5 | % | 45,336 | 47,727 | (5.0 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Crest | 30,362 | 17,875 | 69.9 | % | 69,370 | 53,051 | 30.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 147,854 | $ | 102,562 | 44.2 | % | $ | 370,276 | $ | 311,979 | 18.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales per unit: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MasterCraft | $ | 106 | $ | 99 | 7.1 | % | $ | 107 | $ | 97 | 10.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
NauticStar | 42 | 45 | (6.7 | ) | % | 42 | 46 | (8.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
Crest | 42 | 39 | 7.7 | % | 39 | 38 | 2.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 70 | 69 | 1.4 | % | 71 | 67 | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 25.2 | % | 20.7 | % | 450 bps | 25.0 | % | 21.8 | % | 320 bps |
Non-GAAP Measures
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
We define EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA further adjusted to eliminate certain non-cash charges or other items that we do not consider to be indicative of our core and/or ongoing operations. For the periods presented herein, these adjustments include goodwill and other intangible asset impairment, COVID-19 shutdown costs, Aviara transition costs, Aviara (new brand) startup costs, and non-cash share-based compensation. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of Net sales.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share
We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share as net income (loss) adjusted to eliminate certain non-cash charges or other items that we do not consider to be indicative of our core and/or ongoing operations and adjusted for the impact to income tax expense related to non-GAAP adjustments. For the periods presented herein, these adjustments include goodwill and other intangible asset impairment, COVID-19 shutdown costs, Aviara transition costs, Aviara (new brand) startup costs, and certain non-cash items including other intangible asset amortization and share-based compensation.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Net Income per share, which we refer to collectively as the Non-GAAP Measures, are not measures of net income (loss) or operating income (loss) as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in
- 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 our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our tax expense or any cash requirements to pay income taxes;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest payments on our indebtedness; and
- Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share, and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we do not consider to be indicative of our core and/or ongoing operations, but may nonetheless have a material impact on our results of operations.
In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of the Non-GAAP Measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including companies in our industry.
We do not provide forward-looking guidance for certain financial measures on a
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) as determined in accordance with
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | % of Sales | 2020 | % of Sales | 2021 | % of Sales | 2020 | % of Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 17,568 | 11.9 | % | $ | (36,713 | ) | -35.8 | % | $ | 39,636 | 10.7 | % | $ | (21,211 | ) | -6.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 4,240 | (11,550 | ) | 10,632 | (6,601 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 755 | 1,086 | 2,644 | 3,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,948 | 2,632 | 8,547 | 7,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 25,511 | 17.3 | % | (44,545 | ) | -43.4 | % | 61,459 | 16.6 | % | (16,459 | ) | -5.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
— | 56,437 | — | 56,437 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 shut-down costs(b) | — | 1,506 | — | 1,506 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aviara start-up costs(c) | — | 398 | — | 1,213 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 902 | 159 | 2,185 | 703 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aviara transition costs(d) | 1,125 | — | 2,149 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 27,538 | 18.6 | % | $ | 13,955 | 13.6 | % | $ | 65,793 | 17.8 | % | $ | 43,400 | 13.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
- Represents non-cash impairment charges of
$13.2 million and$43.2 million recorded in the NauticStar and Crest segments, respectively. - Represents costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs include lump sum severance payments and temporary continuation of healthcare benefits for laid off employees.
- Represents start-up costs associated with Aviara, a completely new boat brand in an industry category previously not served by the Company. We began selling the brand’s first two models, the AV32 and the AV36, during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2020, respectively. We expect to begin selling one additional model, the AV40, after the Aviara transition of production to the new
Merritt Island facility inFlorida . Start-up costs presented for fiscal 2020 are related to the AV36 and AV40 models. - Represents costs to transition production of the Aviara brand from
Vonore, Tennessee toMerritt Island, Florida . Costs include duplicative overhead costs and costs not indicative of ongoing operations (such as training and facility preparation). We expect to incur such costs until Aviara production is fully transitioned, which we expect will be completed during fiscal 2021.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) as determined in accordance with
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 17,568 | $ | (36,713 | ) | $ | 39,636 | $ | (21,211 | ) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 4,240 | (11,550 | ) | 10,632 | (6,601 | ) | ||||||||||
— | 56,437 | — | 56,437 | |||||||||||||
COVID-19 shut-down costs(b) | — | 1,506 | — | 1,506 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 960 | 960 | 2,882 | 2,882 | ||||||||||||
Aviara start-up costs(c) | — | 398 | — | 1,213 | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 902 | 159 | 2,185 | 703 | ||||||||||||
Aviara transition costs(d) | 1,125 | — | 2,149 | — | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income before income taxes | 24,795 | 11,197 | 57,484 | 34,929 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted income tax expense(e) | 5,703 | 2,575 | 13,221 | 8,034 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income | $ | 19,092 | $ | 8,622 | $ | 44,263 | $ | 26,895 | ||||||||
Adjusted net income per common share | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.01 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 2.35 | $ | 1.44 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.01 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 2.34 | $ | 1.44 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares used for the computation of: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic Adjusted net income per share | 18,817,975 | 18,739,480 | 18,799,875 | 18,731,338 | ||||||||||||
Diluted Adjusted net income per share | 18,989,629 | 18,739,480 | 18,928,288 | 18,731,338 |
- Represents non-cash impairment charges of
$13.2 million and$43.2 million recorded in the NauticStar and Crest segments, respectively. - Represents costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs include lump sum severance payments and temporary continuation of healthcare benefits for laid off employees.
- Represents start-up costs associated with Aviara, a completely new boat brand in an industry category previously not served by the Company. We began selling the brand’s first two models, the AV32 and the AV36, during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2020, respectively. We expect to begin selling one additional model, the AV40, after the Aviara transition of production to the new
Merritt Island facility inFlorida . Start-up costs presented for fiscal 2020 are related to the AV36 and AV40 models. - Represents costs to transition production of the Aviara brand from
Vonore, Tennessee toMerritt Island, Florida . Costs include duplicative overhead costs and costs not indicative of ongoing operations (such as training and facility preparation). We expect to incur such costs until Aviara production is fully transitioned, which we expect will be completed during fiscal 2021. - Reflects income tax expense at an income tax rate of 23.0% for each period presented.
The following table presents the reconciliation of net income (loss) per diluted share to Adjusted net income per diluted share for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per diluted share | $ | 0.93 | $ | (1.96 | ) | $ | 2.09 | $ | (1.13 | ) | ||||||
Impact of adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 0.22 | (0.61 | ) | 0.57 | (0.34 | ) | ||||||||||
— | 3.01 | — | 3.01 | |||||||||||||
COVID-19 shut-down costs(b) | — | 0.08 | — | 0.08 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||
Aviara start-up costs(c) | — | 0.02 | — | 0.06 | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Aviara transition costs(d) | 0.06 | — | 0.11 | — | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Net income per diluted share before income taxes | 1.31 | 0.60 | 3.04 | 1.87 | ||||||||||||
Impact of adjusted income tax expense on net income per diluted share before income taxes(e) | (0.30 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.43 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Income per diluted share | $ | 1.01 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 2.34 | $ | 1.44 | ||||||||
- Represents non-cash impairment charges of
$13.2 million and$43.2 million recorded in the NauticStar and Crest segments, respectively. - Represents costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs include lump sum severance payments and temporary continuation of healthcare benefits for laid off employees.
- Represents start-up costs associated with Aviara, a completely new boat brand in an industry category previously not served by the Company. We began selling the brand’s first two models, the AV32 and the AV36, during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2020, respectively. We expect to begin selling one additional model, the AV40, after the Aviara transition of production to the new
Merritt Island facility inFlorida . Start-up costs presented for fiscal 2020 are related to the AV36 and AV40 models. - Represents costs to transition production of the Aviara brand from
Vonore, Tennessee toMerritt Island, Florida . Costs include duplicative overhead costs and costs not indicative of ongoing operations (such as training and facility preparation). We expect to incur such costs until Aviara production is fully transitioned, which we expect will be completed during fiscal 2021. - Reflects income tax expense at an income tax rate of 23.0% for each period presented.
Change in Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Prior to fiscal year-end 2020, the Company’s calculation of a diluted per share amount of Adjusted Net Income included an adjustment to fully dilute this non-GAAP measure for all outstanding share-based compensation grants. This additional dilution was incorporated by adjusting the GAAP measure, Weighted Average Shares Used for the Computation of Basic earnings per share, as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, to include a dilutive effect for all outstanding RSAs, PSUs, and stock options. Beginning with the fiscal year-end 2020 presentation and for all subsequent periods, the Company will no longer include this additional dilution impact in its calculation of Adjusted Net Income per diluted share. The Company has instead utilized the Weighted Average Shares Used for the Computation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations to calculate Adjusted Net Income per diluted share for all periods presented herein.
The Company believes that, because its outstanding share-based compensation grants no longer result in a material amount of dilution of its earnings as was the case nearer to the date of our IPO, the adjustment methodology previously used no longer provides meaningful information to management or other users of its financial statements. This change resulted in an increase of
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