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Marine Products Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend And $0.70 Per Share Special Dividend

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Marine Products reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results, showing a 42% decrease in net sales and a 60% decrease in net income compared to the same period last year. The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share and a special dividend of $0.70 per share, totaling approximately $29 million to be returned to shareholders.
Marine Products ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre del 2024, mostrando una diminuzione del 42% nelle vendite nette e del 60% nel reddito netto rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno precedente. La società ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale ordinario di $0,14 per azione e un dividendo speciale di $0,70 per azione, per un totale di circa $29 milioni da restituire agli azionisti.
Marine Products reportó sus resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2024, mostrando una disminución del 42% en las ventas netas y del 60% en el ingreso neto en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral regular de $0,14 por acción y un dividendo especial de $0,70 por acción, sumando aproximadamente $29 millones a devolver a los accionistas.
Marine Products가 2024년 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 작년 동기 대비 매출은 42% 감소했으며 순이익은 60% 감소했습니다. 회사는 주당 0.14달러의 정기 분기 배당금과 주당 0.70달러의 특별 배당금을 선언하여 주주들에게 약 2,900만 달러를 반환할 예정입니다.
Marine Products a publié ses résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre de 2024, indiquant une baisse de 42% des ventes nettes et de 60% du bénéfice net par rapport à la même période l'année dernière. La société a déclaré un dividende trimestriel régulier de 0,14 $ par action et un dividende spécial de 0,70 $ par action, totalisant environ 29 millions de dollars à redistribuer aux actionnaires.
Marine Products hat seine Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht. Es wurde ein Rückgang der Nettoumsätze um 42% und des Nettoeinkommens um 60% im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum verzeichnet. Das Unternehmen hat eine reguläre Quartalsdividende von $0,14 pro Aktie und eine Sonderdividende von $0,70 pro Aktie erklärt, was insgesamt etwa $29 Millionen an die Aktionäre zurückgeben wird.
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  • Net sales decreased by 42% year-over-year to $69.3 million.
  • Net income was down 60% year-over-year to $4.6 million, with diluted EPS at $0.13.
  • EBITDA decreased by 61% year-over-year to $5.9 million, with an EBITDA margin of 8.5%.
  • The company cited softer consumer demand and dealer ordering patterns, driven by higher interest rates and elevated channel inventory industry-wide.
  • The Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share and a special dividend of $0.70 per share, totaling approximately $29 million to be returned to shareholders.
Negative
  • Net income margin decreased by 310 basis points to 6.6%.
  • EBITDA margin decreased by 410 basis points to 8.5%.
  • Challenges remain in the demand environment and high inventory levels in the retail channel for boat categories.
  • Higher interest rates have increased financing costs for consumers and dealers, impacting order flow and retail sell-through.

Insights

The substantial 42% decrease in net sales to $69.3 million alongside a 60% drop in net income raises immediate flags about the current state of Marine Products Corporation. A decline in EPS to $0.13 suggests earnings are under significant pressure. The net income margin contraction by 310 basis points to 6.6% reflects efficiency issues potentially exacerbated by the challenging market conditions. The EBITDA margin decline by 410 basis points to 8.5% also points to weakening profitability. These financial metrics are critical for analyzing the company's operating performance. Additionally, the declaration of a special dividend of $0.70 per share, in the context of declining profits, could be an attempt to sustain investor confidence, albeit at the cost of utilizing cash reserves.

The results indicate a shift in consumer behavior, possibly due to external economic factors like higher interest rates, which have a direct correlation with discretionary spending on luxury items such as boats. Current economic headwinds and the normalization of post-pandemic demand are influencing dealer ordering patterns, causing an industry-wide elevation in channel inventory. This situation is particularly delicate for industries relying on consumer financing, as higher interest rates dampen the purchasing power. The company's acknowledgment of these trends and their proactive measures, such as retail incentive programs and production adjustments, show an adaptive strategy. However, investors should monitor whether these actions translate into improved financials in subsequent quarters.

Despite the downturn in financial performance, the company's board has approved a regular quarterly dividend and a significant special dividend, which will return approximately $29 million to shareholders. This capital return policy, especially the special dividend, might be interpreted as a signal of underlying financial strength or, conversely, as a potential red flag if the company is returning cash instead of investing in growth or debt reduction during uncertain times. For retail investors, the dividend announcement can be appealing, but it's essential to scrutinize the sustainability of such payouts in the face of declining profits and to consider the long-term growth prospects of the company.

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ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats, announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

* Non-GAAP measures, including EBITDA, EBITDA margin, and free cash flow are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measures in the appendices of this earnings release.

* All comparisons are year-over-year to 1Q:23 unless stated otherwise.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Net sales decreased 42% year-over-year to $69.3 million
  • Net income was $4.6 million, down 60% year-over-year, and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $0.13; net income margin decreased 310 basis points to 6.6%
  • Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was $5.9 million, down 61% year-over-year; EBITDA margin decreased 410 basis points to 8.5%
  • Results reflected softer consumer demand and dealer ordering patterns due to higher interest rates and elevated channel inventory industry-wide, with difficult year-over-year comparisons to strong results in early 2023; the Company has taken steps to adjust production and costs
  • The Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, as well as a special dividend of $0.70 per share, both payable during 2Q:24, returning an aggregate of approximately $29 million of cash to shareholders

Management Commentary

"First quarter results are indicative of a normalization of the elevated post-pandemic demand we were experiencing during the first quarter of last year, with year-over-year financial comparisons remaining unfavorable," stated Ben M. Palmer, Marine Products' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our industry continues to navigate an uncertain demand environment and high inventory levels in the retail channel across many boat categories. In addition, higher interest rates versus last year have increased financing costs for consumers and increased floor plan carrying costs for dealers, curbing our order flow and retail sell-through. We have worked diligently to support our dealers by implementing retail incentive programs and modifying boat production schedules to help manage channel inventory, and we have adjusted our cost structure."

"We were encouraged by the Spring boat shows and the excitement around our new products. Our larger, higher-priced boats sold relatively well, but challenges remain for consumers who rely on financing for their boat purchases. We are just now entering the Spring selling season and are optimistic about new boat sales."

"In this current soft environment, we continue to take both operational and strategic steps to position the Company for long-term growth and positive shareholder returns. We are pleased to announce that our board has approved a special dividend payable during the second quarter, returning approximately $24 million to investors, in addition to the approximately $5 million through our regular quarterly dividend. With no debt, strong cash generation, and more than $80 million in cash at the end of the first quarter, we can provide this attractive tangible return of capital while still leaving Marine Products with ample liquidity to pursue both organic growth investments and strategic acquisitions," concluded Palmer.

1Q:24 Consolidated Financial Results: Year-Over-Year Comparisons (versus 1Q:23)

Net sales were $69.3 million, down 42%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to a 40% decrease in the number of boats sold during the quarter. Price/mix was down 2%, reflecting retail incentives and lower average selling prices. Sales continued to be impacted by dealer efforts to reduce their inventories, due in part to higher floor plan carrying costs. The company believes its sales (as well as those of the broader marine industry) continue to normalize following the period of high post-pandemic demand, and that while boat production and sales have been stabilizing, year-over-year comparisons will likely remain soft in the near term.

Gross profit was $14.0 million, down 52%. Gross margin was 20.2%, down 420 basis points. The year-over-year gross margin change reflected lower sales volumes and associated manufacturing cost inefficiencies, coupled with the impact of higher retail incentive costs. Gross margin increased, however, from the 19.0% reported in 4Q:23, when the Company disclosed the re-initiation of retail incentives. Production schedules and labor costs have been adjusted to more closely align with current demand.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.7 million, down 40%, generally in line with the sales decline, and represented 12.6% of net sales, up 40 basis points. The decrease in SG&A expenses was due to costs that vary with sales and profitability, such as incentive compensation, sales commissions and warranty expense. In addition, last year's first quarter results included a non-cash pension settlement charge of $2.1 million.

Interest income of $851 thousand increased due to higher cash balances and interest rates.

Income tax provision was $1.5 million, or 24.6% of income before income taxes.

Net income and diluted EPS were $4.6 million and $0.13, respectively, down from $11.5 million and $0.34, respectively, in 1Q:23. Net income margin was 6.6%, down 310 basis points. 

EBITDA was $5.9 million, down from $15.0 million; EBITDA margin was 8.5%, down 410 basis points.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

Cash and cash equivalents were $81.2 million at the end of 1Q:24, with no outstanding borrowings under the Company's $20 million revolving credit facility.

Net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow were $15.9 million and $15.0 million, respectively, in 1Q:24.

Payment of dividends totaled $4.9 million in 1Q:24. The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share and a special dividend of $0.70 per share, both payable on June 10, 2024, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2024.

Conference Call Information

Marine Products Corporation will hold a conference call today, April 25, 2024, 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 www.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.

About Marine Products

Marine Products Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass boats under the brand names Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral's sterndrive models include SSi Sportboats and SSX Luxury Sportboats, and the SURF Series. Chaparral's outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats and the SSi Outboard Bowriders. Robalo builds an array of outboard sport fishing models, which include Center Consoles, Dual Consoles and Cayman Bay Boats. The Company continues to diversify its product lines through product innovation. With these 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 build long-term shareholder value. For more information on Marine Products Corporation visit our website at www.MarineProductsCorp.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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: our belief that our industry continues to navigate an uncertain demand environment and high inventory levels in the retail channel across many boat categories; our efforts to support our dealers by implementing retail incentive programs and modifying boat production schedules to help manage channel inventory, and adjust our cost structure; statements regarding excitement around our new products, our plans to continue to take both operational and strategic steps to position the Company for long-term growth and positive shareholder returns; our belief that we have ample liquidity to continue pursuing both organic growth investments and potential strategic acquisitions; and our belief that our sales (as well as those of the broader marine industry) continue to normalize following the period of high post-pandemic demand, and that while boat production and sales have been stabilizing, year-over-year comparisons will likely remain soft in the near term. Risk factors that could cause such future events not to occur as expected include the following: supply chain disruptions may continue to delay the receipt of both raw materials and key components used in our manufacturing process, thus delaying production and deliveries to our dealers; negative economic conditions, unavailability of credit and possible decreases in the level of consumer confidence impacting discretionary spending; business interruptions due to adverse weather conditions, and increased interest rates. Additional factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations are 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, 2023.

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

Michael L. Schmit
Chief Financial Officer
(404) 321-7910
irdept@marineproductscorp.com

Mark Chekanow, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
(404) 419-3809
mchekano@marineproductscorp.com

 

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands except per share data)












Three Months Ended

March 31, 



2024


2023





(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)









Net sales



$

69,340


$

118,914

Cost of goods sold




55,356



89,892

Gross profit




13,984



29,022

Selling, general and administrative expenses




8,742



14,533

Operating income




5,242



14,489

Interest income, net




851



483

Income before income taxes




6,093



14,972

Income tax provision




1,496



3,423

Net income



$

4,597


$

11,549









EARNINGS PER SHARE








Basic



$

0.13


$

0.34

Diluted



$

0.13


$

0.34









AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING








Basic




34,632



34,379

Diluted




34,632



34,379

 

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS










(in thousands)



March 31, 


December 31,



2024


2023




(Unaudited)




ASSETS







Cash and cash equivalents


$

81,225


$

71,952

Accounts receivable, net



7,749



2,475

Inventories



55,210



61,611

Income taxes receivable



4



361

Prepaid expenses and other current assets



3,768



2,847

Total current assets



147,956



139,246

Property, plant and equipment, net



22,657



22,456

Goodwill



3,308



3,308

Other intangibles, net



465



465

Deferred income taxes



8,404



8,590

Other assets



21,248



19,737

Total assets


$

204,038


$

193,802








LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY







Accounts payable


$

13,064


$

6,071

Accrued expenses and other liabilities



18,442



16,496

Total current liabilities



31,506



22,567

Retirement plan liabilities



19,426



17,998

Other long-term liabilities



1,724



1,649

Total liabilities



52,656



42,214

Common stock



3,469



3,447

Capital in excess of par value





Retained earnings



147,913



148,141

Total stockholders' equity



151,382



151,588

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

204,038


$

193,802

 

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS












(in thousands)



Three months ended March 31,



2024



2023






(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)



OPERATING ACTIVITIES









Net income


$

4,597


$

11,549



Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:









Depreciation and amortization



682



523



Pension settlement loss





2,089



Working capital



9,502



12,122



Other operating activities



1,134



663



Net cash provided by operating activities



15,915



26,946












INVESTING ACTIVITIES









Capital expenditures



(883)



(1,789)



Net cash used for investing activities



(883)



(1,789)












FINANCING ACTIVITIES









Payment of dividends



(4,852)



(4,817)



Cash paid for common stock purchased and retired



(907)



(910)



Net cash used for financing activities



(5,759)



(5,727)












Net increase in cash and cash equivalents



9,273



19,430



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period



71,952



43,171



Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


$

81,225


$

62,601



 

Non-GAAP Measures

Marine Products Corporation has used the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, EBITDA margin, and free cash flow in today's earnings release. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance or liquidity measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures enables investors to compare our operating performance consistently over various time periods, and in the case of EBITDA, without regard to changes in our capital structure. Management believes that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating Marine Products' financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Additionally, Marine Products' definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, management believes it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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 in the appendices below are reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures with their most directly comparable GAAP measures.  These reconciliations also appear on Marine Products Corporation's investor website, which can be found on the Internet at www.marineproductscorp.com.

Appendix A









(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended




March 31, 


March 31, 

(In thousands)



2024


2023

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA








Net income



$

4,597


$

11,549

Adjustments:








Add: Income tax provision




1,496



3,423

Add: Depreciation and amortization




682



523

Less: Interest income, net




851



483

EBITDA



$

5,924


$

15,012









Net income margin




6.6 %



9.7 %









EBITDA margin




8.5 %



12.6 %

 

Appendix B













(Unaudited)



Three months ended




March 31,


March 31,

(In thousands)



2024


2023

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow    








Net cash provided by operating activities



$

15,915


$

26,946

Capital expenditures




(883)



(1,789)

Free cash flow



$

15,032


$

25,157

 

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FAQ

What was Marine Products 's net sales in the first quarter of 2024?

Marine Products reported a 42% decrease in net sales to $69.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.

How much was Marine Products 's net income in the first quarter of 2024?

Marine Products 's net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $4.6 million, showing a 60% decrease compared to the same period last year.

What dividends did Marine Products declare for the second quarter of 2024?

Marine Products declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share and a special dividend of $0.70 per share for the second quarter of 2024, totaling approximately $29 million to be returned to shareholders.

What challenges did Marine Products face in the first quarter of 2024?

Marine Products faced challenges of softer consumer demand and dealer ordering patterns due to higher interest rates and elevated channel inventory industry-wide in the first quarter of 2024.

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