BRP presents its second quarter results for fiscal year 2025
by BRP 7 Sep 09:25 PDT
September 6, 2024
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Highlights
- Revenues of $1,841.9 million, a decrease of 33.7% compared to last year, reflecting the Company's focus on reducing network inventory levels;
- Net income of $7.2 million, a decrease of $331.5 million compared to last year;
- Normalized EBITDA[1] of $198.5 million, a decrease of 58.0% compared to last year;
- Normalized diluted earnings per share[1][2] of $0.61, a decrease of $2.60 per share, and diluted earnings per share of $0.09, a decrease of $4.17 compared to last year;
- North American Powersports retail sales decreased by 18% compared to an industry that decreased in the high single digit %;
- Adjusting full year-end guidance for revenues, now ranging between $7.8 and $8.0 billion, and for Normalized diluted earnings per share[1][2], now ranging between $2.75 and $3.25.
Recent events - Highlights from Club BRP 2025
- The Company continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology by enhancing its existing product lines, namely with the introduction of the all-new Can-Am Outlander 850 and 1000R ATVs, the Can-Am Maverick R Max SSV lineup, the Sea-Doo FishPro Apex, the Sea-Doo Switch Fish pontoon, and the 2025 Alumacraft Competitor and Trophy boat models, as well as with the launch of the brand-new Can-Am Canyon 3-wheel vehicle.
- BRP also formally launched its Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin all-electric motorcycle lineup, marking its official entry into the electric motorcycle industry.
BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) has reported its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended July 31, 2024. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR as well as in the section Quarterly Reports of BRP's website.
"Our results were in line with expectations and reflect our ongoing focus on reducing network inventory to maintain our dealer value proposition. We have made great strides on that front, but the retail environment is more challenging with the economic context pressuring consumer demand. As such, our priority is to continue to proactively manage production and inventory levels, which leads us to revise our year-end guidance," said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP.
"We are coming off a successful dealer event, during which we introduced industry-leading innovations, including our Can-Am electric motorcycles, reflecting our ongoing commitment to investing in R&D. Looking ahead, we have every confidence in our long-term strategy, and remain focused on building a strong future. We are best positioned to stay on top as we continue leveraging our solid business fundamentals," concluded Mr. Boisjoli.
FY25 Quarterly Outlook[4]
The Company expects Q3 Fiscal 2025 Normalized diluted earnings per share[1][2] to be up between highsingle digit to low-teen percentage versus Q2 Fiscal 2025.
Second quarter results
As planned, the Company maintained its focus on reducing network inventory levels during the threemonth period ended July 31, 2024, resulting in a decrease in the volume of shipments, consequently leading to a decline in revenues compared to the same period last year. The decrease in the volume of shipments, higher sales programs due to increased promotional intensity and decreased leverage of fixed costs as a result of reduced shipments have led to a decrease in the gross profit and gross profit margin compared to the same period last year. This decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix.
The Company's North American quarterly retail sales for Powersport Products were down 18% for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024. The decrease is mainly explained by softer industry demand in both Seasonal and Year-Round Products.
Revenues
Revenues decreased by $936.1 million, or 33.7%, to $1,841.9 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $2,778.0 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a lower volume sold across all product lines, as the Company maintained its focus on reducing network inventory levels, and higher sales programs. The decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix across most product lines. The decrease includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $29 million.
- Year-Round Products[5] (54% of Q2-FY25 revenues): Revenues from Year-Round Products decreased by $476.6 million, or 32.6%, to $985.0 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $1,461.6 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues from Year-Round Products was primarily attributable to a lower volume sold across all product lines, as the Company maintained its focus on reducing network inventory levels, and higher sales programs. The decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix of SSV and 3WV. The decrease includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $18 million.
- Seasonal Products[5] (29% of Q2-FY25 revenues): Revenues from Seasonal Products decreased by $355.7 million, or 39.6%, to $541.8 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $897.5 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues from Seasonal Products was primarily attributable to a lower volume sold across all product lines, as the Company maintained its focus on reducing network inventory levels, and higher sales programs. The decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix across all product lines. The decrease includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $8 million.
- Powersports PA&A and OEM Engines[5] (14% of Q2-FY25 revenues): Revenues from Powersports PA&A and OEM Engines decreased by $35.9 million, or 12.2%, to $258.3 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $294.2 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues from Powersports PA&A and OEM Engines was primarily attributable to a lower volume sold due to a high network inventory level in Snowmobile and decrease in retail in other product lines. The decrease also includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $3 million.
- Marine[5] (3% of Q2-FY25 revenues): Revenues from the Marine segment decreased by $67.5 million, or 53.2%, to $59.4 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $126.9 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues from the Marine segment was mainly attributable to a lower volume sold due to high dealer inventory, softer consumer demand in the industry, and higher sales programs.
North American Retail Sales
The Company's North American retail sales for Powersports Products decreased by 18% for the threemonth period ended July 31, 2024 compared to the same period last year. The decrease is mainly explained by softer industry demand in both Seasonal and Year-Round Products.
- North American Year-Round Products retail sales decreased on a percentage basis in the low teens range compared to the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. In comparison, the YearRound Products industry decreased on a percentage basis in the mid-single digits over the same period.
- North American Seasonal Products retail sales decreased on a percentage basis in the hightwenties range compared to the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. The Seasonal Products industry decreased on a percentage basis in the high-teens range over the same period.
The Company's North American retail sales for Marine Products increased by 35% compared to the three-month period ended July 31, 2023, given a low retail volume period as basis of comparison.
Gross profit
Gross profit decreased by $321.1 million, or 46.0%, to $376.5 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $697.6 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. Gross profit margin percentage decreased by 470 basis points to 20.4% from 25.1% for the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decreases in gross profit and gross profit margin percentage were the result of a lower volume sold, higher sales programs, and decreased leverage of fixed costs as a result of reduced shipments. The decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix across most product lines. The decrease in gross profit includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $9 million.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses decreased by $16.7 million, or 5.2%, to $302.1 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $318.8 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in operating expenses was mainly attributable to lower R&D expenses due to the recognition of R&D subsidies from prior years. The decrease was partially offset by restructuring and reorganization costs. The decrease in operating expenses includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $2 million.
Normalized EBITDA[1]
Normalized EBITDA[1] decreased by $274.6 million, or 58.0%, to $198.5 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $473.1 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2023.
The decrease in normalized EBITDA[1] was primarily due to lower gross margin, partially offset by lower operating expenses.
Net Income
Net income decreased by $331.5 million to $7.2 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $338.7 million for the three-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in net income was primarily due to a lower operating income, resulting from a lower gross margin, in addition to an increase in financing costs and an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation on the U.S. denominated long-term debt. The decrease was partially offset by a lower income tax expense.
Six-month period ended July 31, 2024
Revenues
Revenues decreased by $1,333.8 million, or 25.6%, to $3,873.6 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $5,207.4 million for the corresponding period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a lower volume sold across all product lines, as the Company maintained its focus on reducing network inventory levels, and higher sales programs. The decrease was partially offset by favourable product mix across most product lines. The decrease includes a favourable foreign exchange rate variation of $46 million.
Normalized EBITDA[1]
Normalized EBITDA decreased by $404.5 million, or 47.6%, to $445.7 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $850.2 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in Normalized EBITDA was primarily due to a lower gross margin, slightly offset by lower operating expenses.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) decreased by $493.4 million to $(0.2) million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2024, compared to $493.2 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease in net income was primarily due to lower operating income, resulting from a lower gross margin, in addition to an increase in financing costs and an unfavourable foreign exchange rate variation on the U.S. denominated long-term debt. The decrease was partially offset by a lower income tax expense.
Liquidity and capital resources
The Company generated net cash flows from operating activities totaling $253.0 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2024 compared to net cash flows of $748.2 million for the six-month period ended July 31, 2023. The decrease was mainly due to lower profitability and unfavourable changes in working capital, partially offset by lower income taxes paid. The unfavourable changes in working capital were the result of maintaining higher provisions, which reflected the industry's promotional intensity, and a decrease in trade payables due to a reduction in purchasing activities.
The Company invested $180.7 million of its liquidity in capital expenditures for the introduction of new products and modernization of the Company's software infrastructure to support future growth.
During the six-month period ended July 31, 2024, the Company also returned $246.2 million to its shareholders through quarterly dividend payouts and its share repurchase programs.
Dividend
On September 5, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share for holders of its multiple voting shares and subordinate voting shares. The dividend will be paid on October 11, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 27, 2024.
Conference call and webcast presentation
Today at 9 a.m. ET, BRP Inc. will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its FY25 second quarter results. The call will be hosted by José Boisjoli, President and CEO, and Sébastien Martel, CFO. To listen to the conference call by phone (event number 69861), please dial 1 800 717-1738 (toll-free in North America). Visit here for International numbers.
The Company's second quarter FY25 webcast presentation is posted in the Quarterly Reports section of BRP's website.
[1] See "Non-IFRS Measures" section of this press release
[2] Earnings per share is defined as "EPS".
[3] Effective tax rate based on Normalized Earnings before Normalized Income Tax.
[4] Please refer to the "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" and "Key assumptions" sections of this press release for a summary of important risk factors that could affect the above guidance and of the assumptions underlying this Fiscal Year 2025 guidance.
[5] The inter-segment transactions are included in the analysis.
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