Malibu Boats announces record third quarter fiscal 2022 results

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Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Fiscal third quarter 2022 highlights compared to fiscal third quarter 2021:

• Net sales increased 26.0% to a record $344.3 million
• Unit volume increased 4.4% to a record 2,562 units
• Gross profit increased 34.8% to a record $97.1 million
• Net income increased 56.1% to a record $54.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 39.9% to a record $79.8 million
• Net income available to Class A Common Stock per share (diluted) increased 55.9% to a record $2.51 per share
• Adjusted fully distributed net income per share increased 43.4% to a record $2.61 per share on a fully distributed weighted average share count of 21.6 million shares of Class A Common Stock

"Our record-setting pace continues with yet another outstanding quarter with net sales growing 26.0%, net income rising 56.1% and Adjusted EBITDA increasing 39.9% compared to the prior year. Led by our operational excellence, we were able to ship more units than anticipated, in spite of the persistent supply chain challenges across the industry. At the same time, our M&A strategy proved to be a competitive advantage. With the addition of Malibu Electronics, we were able to expand our vertical integration model, providing tremendous support for our brands and manufacturing prowess, allowing us to, once again, outperform versus the competition," commented Jack Springer, Chief Executive Officer of Malibu Boats, Inc.

"Across the board, ASPs remain elevated, led by strong consumer demand for larger, feature-rich boats. This in combination with our operational excellence has resulted in margin expansion for our business over the quarter, positioning us well to offset inflationary pressures as we move to the final months of the fiscal year. As always, we remain focused on executing our proven strategy, and look to continue to drive industry-leading growth, profitability and long-term value for our shareholders," continued Mr. Springer.

Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Results (Unaudited) - photo © Malibu Boats

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased $71.1 million, or 26.0%, to $344.3 million as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven primarily by year over year price increases, a favorable model mix and increased unit volumes primarily in our Malibu and Cobalt segments. We recognized an increase in net sales across all three segments and increase in volumes at our Malibu and Cobalt segments during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Unit volume for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased 108 units, or 4.4%, to 2,562 units as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Our unit volume increased primarily due to strong demand at our Malibu and Cobalt segments.

Net sales attributable to our Malibu segment increased $40.8 million, or 29.6%, to $178.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Unit volumes attributable to our Malibu segment increased 72 units for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by year over year price increases, a favorable model mix and increased volume.

Net sales attributable to our Saltwater Fishing segment increased $13.8 million, or 17.2%, to $93.7 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Unit volume decreased 14 units for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven primarily by year over year price increases and favorable model mix, partially offset by a decrease in volumes due to production of larger, more complex boats.

Net sales attributable to our Cobalt segment increased $16.5 million, or 30.0%, to $71.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Unit volumes attributable to Cobalt increased 50 units for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was driven by year over year price increases, increased volume, a favorable model mix.

Overall consolidated net sales per unit increased 20.7% to $134,382 per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Net sales per unit for our Malibu segment increased 23.2% to $122,732 per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, driven by year over year price increases and a favorable model mix. Net sales per unit for our Saltwater Fishing segment increased 20.2% to $169,980 per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 driven by year over year price increases and a favorable mix of models. Net sales per unit for our Cobalt segment increased 18.2% to $129,617 per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, driven by year over year price increases and a favorable model mix.

Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased $46.0 million, or 22.9%, to $247.2 million as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in cost of sales was driven by higher costs related to higher net sales in all our segments, increased prices due to supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that have impacted prices on parts and components. In the Malibu segment, higher per unit material and labor costs contributed $20.8 million to the increase in cost of sales and were driven by an increased mix of larger products that corresponded with higher net sales per unit. Within our Saltwater Fishing segment, higher per unit material and labor costs contributed $9.4 million to the increase in cost of sales and were driven by an increased mix of larger products that corresponded with higher net sales per unit. In the Cobalt segment, higher per unit material and labor costs contributed $11.8 million to the increase in cost of sales and were driven by an increased mix of larger products that corresponded with higher net sales per unit.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased $25.1 million, or 34.8%, to $97.1 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in gross profit was driven primarily by higher sales revenue partially offset by the increased cost of sales for the reasons noted above. Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 180 basis points from 26.4% to 28.2% driven primarily by a favorable mix of models that corresponded with higher net sales per unit.

Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased $2.1 million, or 45.1% to $6.8 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was driven primarily by increased travel and promotional events and increased compensation and personnel-related expenses. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expenses increased 30 basis points to 2.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 1.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased $1.3 million, or 6.9%, to $17.1 million as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 driven primarily by a decrease in compensation and personnel-related expenses and a decrease in professional fees offset by an increase in information technology infrastructure expenses and travel. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses decreased 170 basis points to 5.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 6.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased $0.4 million, or 19.7% to $1.7 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease is due to a decrease of amortization expense related to fully amortized intangibles.

Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 increased to $71.5 million from $46.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 increased 56.1% to $54.8 million from $35.1 million and net income margin increased to 15.9% from 12.9% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 increased 39.9% to $79.8 million from $57.0 million, while Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 23.2% from 20.9% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Fiscal 2022 Guidance

For the fiscal full year 2022, Malibu anticipates revenue growth in the 28% to 29% range year-over-year and Adjusted EBITDA margins approaching 20.5%.

The Company has not provided reconciliations of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA margin, in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures. These items include acquisition and integration related expenses, costs related to the Company's vertical integration initiatives and litigation expenses that are difficult to predict in advance in order to include in a GAAP estimate.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter of fiscal year 2022 results on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts can participate on the conference call by dialing (855) 433-0928 or (484) 756-4263 and using Conference ID #7067824. Alternatively, interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company's website. A replay of the webcast will also be archived on the Company's website for twelve months.