MarineMax Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

CLEARWATER, Fla.--()--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat retailer, today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2010.

Revenue was $92.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 compared with $100.4 million for the comparable quarter last year. Same-store sales declined approximately 8% compared with a 13% increase in the comparable quarter last year. Revenue from stores that were not eligible for inclusion in the same-store sales base was $600,000.

The net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $4.7 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with net income of $10.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year. For the quarter ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s net loss was reduced by approximately $1.4 million related to the favorable resolution of accounts receivable and inventory repurchases from a manufacturer whose brands the Company no longer carries. Included in net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, was a tax benefit of approximately $19.3 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, primarily related to the recognition of fiscal 2009 tax net operating loss carry-backs. Without the tax benefit, the Company would have incurred a net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.42 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.

Inventory declined $1.0 million, or 1%, to $189.2 million compared with $190.2 million at December 31, 2009. Sequentially, inventory remained flat compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010, despite the seasonal increase that the industry typically experiences. Short-term borrowings declined $7.4 million, or 7%, to $94.6 million compared with $102.0 million as of December 31, 2009.

William H. McGill, Jr., Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “While our results continue to be pressured by the overall challenging economic environment, we were encouraged by several points of progress in our business during the quarter. Specifically, our new boat sales were up substantially compared to the prior year and we were able to improve our gross margins as the aging of our inventory and that of the industry continues to improve. The growth we experienced in new boat sales was offset by a decline in used boat sales, as both the industry and our used inventories have become lean. Nonetheless, we are encouraged by the growth in our new boat business which is evidence of our continued progress in gaining market share and a positive sign for the industry.”

Mr. McGill continued, “While it remains difficult to predict the timing of a full recovery for our industry, we believe that we are very well positioned. MarineMax has a streamlined expense structure, an attractive footprint of stores, industry leading brands, a proven customer-focused strategy and the financial strength to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Our customers’ passion for boating remains strong. As we head into the spring and summer selling seasons, we are ready to serve our customers as their demand returns.”

About MarineMax

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax is the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Cabo, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Malibu, Nautique and Grady White, MarineMax sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products and provides yacht brokerage services. MarineMax currently has 56 retail locations and operates within Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Texas. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In this release, the Company discloses pro forma or non-GAAP measures of net income and earnings per share. The Company believes that this pro forma information provides greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance. These measures should not be considered an alternative to measurements required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), such as net income and earnings per share. These pro forma measures are unlikely to be comparable to pro forma information provided by other companies.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include the success of the Company’s retailing strategies; the Company’s assessment that its strategies will lead to market share gains; the Company’s assessment that challenging conditions continue to pressure the boating industry; the Company’s assessment that industry used boat inventory levels have become lean and that new boat industry inventory levels have improved; the Company’s assessment that its financial strength and customer focused strategies are allowing it to take advantage of opportunities and other growth initiatives; the Company’s belief that its growth initiatives will be more meaningful to its growth and success when the industry begins to recover; the Company’s assessment of its customers’ passion about boating; the Company’s belief that the success of the actions it has taken to improve inventory aging, reduce inventory levels, reduce expenses, and enhance customer service will position the Company when industry conditions begin to improve; and the Company’s long-term prospects. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this release. These risks include the ability to reduce inventory, accomplish the goals and strategies, general economic conditions and the level of consumer spending, the Company’s ability to integrate acquisitions into existing operations and numerous other factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 
2010 2009
 
Revenue $ 92,190 $ 100,449
Cost of sales   68,608   78,478
Gross profit 23,582 21,971
 
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses   27,441   29,629
Loss from operations (3,859) (7,658)
 
Interest expense   843   1,462
Loss before income tax benefit (4,702) (9,120)
 
Income tax benefit   --   (19,273)
Net income (loss) $ (4,702) $ 10,153
 
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.21) $ 0.47
Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (0.21) $ 0.45
 

Weighted average number of common shares
used in computing net income (loss)
per common share:

Basic   22,239,785   21,796,561
Diluted   22,239,785   22,344,687
   

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 
December 31,

2010

December 31,

2009

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,338 $ 13,060
Accounts receivable, net 17,434 12,471
Income tax receivable -- 20,061
Inventories, net 189,234 190,243
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   7,185   10,965
Total current assets 231,191 246,800
 
Property and equipment, net 98,863 100,806
Other long-term assets   1,431   2,444
Total assets $ 331,485 $ 350,050
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 3,685 $ 5,948
Customer deposits 6,343 5,284
Accrued expenses 23,925 24,171
Short-term borrowings   94,609   102,000
Total current liabilities 128,562 137,403
 
Other long-term liabilities   4,190   3,554
Total liabilities 132,752 140,957
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock -- --
Common stock 23 23
Additional paid-in capital 207,953 205,955
Retained earnings 6,567 18,925
Treasury stock   (15,810)   (15,810)
Total stockholders’ equity   198,733   209,093
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 331,485 $ 350,050
   

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended December 31,
2010 2009
GAAP net income (loss) as reported $ (4,702) $ 10,153
Less the tax benefit related to tax loss carry-backs
due to recent changes in tax law   --   (19,273)
Non-GAAP proforma net loss $ (4,702) $ (9,120)
 
GAAP diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (0.21) $ 0.45
Less the tax benefit per share related to tax loss
carry-backs due to recent changes in tax law   --   (0.87)
Non-GAAP proforma net loss per common share $ (0.21) $ (0.42)
Common shares used in the calculations of net loss
per common share   22,239,785   21,796,561

Contacts

MarineMax, Inc.
Michael H. McLamb, 727-531-1700
Chief Financial Officer
or
ICR, Inc.
Brad Cohen, 203-682-8211
bcohen@icrinc.com

Contacts

MarineMax, Inc.
Michael H. McLamb, 727-531-1700
Chief Financial Officer
or
ICR, Inc.
Brad Cohen, 203-682-8211
bcohen@icrinc.com