Marine Products Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

ATLANTA, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.  Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under the brand names of Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral's sterndrive models include SSi and SSX, along with the Chaparral Surf Series.  Chaparral's outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats and SSi outboard models. Robalo builds an array of outboard sport fishing boats, which include center consoles, dual consoles and Cayman Bay Boat models.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, Marine Products generated net sales of $116.2 million, a 21 percent increase compared to $95.8 million in the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in net sales was due to an 11 percent increase in the number of boats sold during the quarter and a 10 percent increase in the average selling price per boat, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales. Unit sales increased during the quarter compared to the prior year as we continued to clear inventory of partially completed units caused by supply chain disruptions. These deliveries also helped to satisfy our dealers' inventory needs during the retail selling season.  Average selling prices increased primarily due to a favorable model mix and price increases to cover increased costs including primarily materials and components.  Unit sales increased within both our Chaparral and Robalo brands.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $28.7 million compared to $23.0 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 24.7 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 24.0 percent in the prior year period. The increase in gross margin was due to improved operating efficiencies and a favorable model mix. Operating profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $16.5 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to operating profit of $13.1 million in the second quarter of the prior year.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $9.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. These expenses were 10.5 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 10.3 percent in the second quarter of 2022. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to costs that vary with sales and profitability, such as incentive compensation, sales commissions and warranty expense. Net interest income of $723 thousand increased significantly compared to the prior year due to a higher cash balance and higher interest yields. Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $14.3 million, an increase of 44 percent compared to net income of $10.0 million in the second quarter of 2022. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)¹ for the second quarter of 2023 was $17.1 million, or 14.7 percent of net sales, an increase of $3.5 million or 26 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2022.

Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2023 were $0.42, an increase of 45 percent compared to $0.29 in the second quarter of the prior year. The effective tax rate was 16.8 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 24.0 percent in the second quarter of 2022. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to favorable permanent adjustments as well as beneficial discrete adjustments. 

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $235.1 million, an increase of 36 percent compared to the first six months of 2022.  Net income for the six-month period was $25.9 million or $0.75 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $17.0 million or $0.50 diluted earnings per share in the comparable prior year period. 

"Second quarter trends remained favorable, although the retail selling season started later than normal due to colder weather in many parts of the country," stated Ben M. Palmer, Marine Products' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Dealer inventories remain at the lower end of historical ranges at this time of the year which allow dealers to meet current demand and place orders for 2024 models. Indicators of dealer demand continue to be positive regarding the upcoming model year but there are concerns over consumer sentiment arising from higher interest rates and the possibility of an economic slowdown.

"Our supply chain and logistical issues remain a challenge in specific components but have improved compared to recent years. These improvements allowed us to ship more units than we produced during the quarter and are reflected in our higher unit sales, lower inventory balance, and our strong cash balance at the end of the second quarter," concluded Palmer.

Marine Products Corporation will hold a conference call today, July 26, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results for the quarter.  Interested parties may listen in by accessing a live webcast in the investor relations section of Marine Products' website at marineproductscorp.com. Additionally, the live conference call can be accessed by calling (888) 660-6357, or (929) 201-6127 for international callers, and using conference ID number 9979064.  A replay will be available in the investor relations section of Marine Products' website beginning approximately two hours after the call. 

Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) designs, manufactures and distributes premium-branded Chaparral sterndrive and outboard pleasure boats, and Robalo outboard sport fishing boats.  The Company continues to diversify its product lines through product innovation. With premium brands, a solid capital structure, and a strong independent dealer network, Marine Products Corporation is prepared to capitalize on opportunities to increase its market share and generate superior financial performance to continue building long-term shareholder value.  For more information on Marine Products Corporation visit our website at MarineProductsCorp.com.

Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements that look forward in time or express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes.  In particular, such statements include, without limitation, the statements regarding (i) our belief that the retail selling season was negatively impacted by colder weather in many parts of the country, (ii) low dealer inventories allow dealers to place orders for 2024 models, and (iii) indicators of dealer demand remain positive but there are concerns over consumer sentiment arising from higher interest rates or an economic slowdown. Additional discussion of factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in Marine Products' Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the year ended December 31, 2022.

For information about Marine Products Corporation or this event, please contact:

Michael L. Schmit                  
Chief Financial Officer
(404) 321-7910
[email protected]

Jim Landers
Vice President Corporate Services
(404) 321-2162
[email protected]

Appendix A

Marine Products Corporation has used the non-GAAP financial measure of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in today's earnings release, and anticipates using EBITDA in today's earnings conference call.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or other performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

Marine Products Corporation uses EBITDA as a measure of operating performance because it allows us to compare performance consistently over various periods without regard to changes in our capital structure.

A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that either 1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations, balance sheet or statement of cash flows, or 2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Set forth below is a reconciliation of EBITDA with Net Income, the most comparable GAAP measure.  This reconciliation also appears on Marine Products Corporation's investor website, which can be found on the Internet at marineproductscorp.com. 

SOURCE Marine Products Corporation