Vision Marine (NASDAQ: VMAR) nears NVG breakeven and cuts financing debt
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vision Marine Technologies reported second-quarter results showing stronger operations at its Nautical Ventures Group (NVG) segment and a cleaner balance sheet. Revenue was $14.53 million, generating gross profit of $4.40 million with a margin of 30%, up from 27% in the prior quarter.
Net loss narrowed to $1.86 million, a 56.8% improvement, while EBITDA loss improved to $2.14 million. NVG’s EBITDA loss fell from $235,477 in Q1 2026 to $2,760 in Q2 2026, placing the segment near breakeven less than a year after acquisition.
Since acquiring NVG, the company reduced inventory by over $10.6 million and cut floor plan financing by $23.8 million. As of February 28, 2026, cash was $4.1 million and working capital surplus was $10.0 million, supported by $9.3 million of equity financing and $3.8 million from real estate monetization.
Positive
- NVG segment near breakeven: NVG EBITDA loss dropped from $235,477 in Q1 2026 to $2,760 in Q2 2026, effectively reaching segment-level EBITDA breakeven less than a year after acquisition.
- Material deleveraging and liquidity gains: Inventory reduced by over $10.6 million, floor plan financing cut by $23.8 million, $3.8 million raised from real estate, and $9.3 million in equity financing support a $10.0 million working capital surplus.
Negative
- Group still loss-making with going concern risks: Despite improvements, Vision Marine reported a $1,864,924 net loss and $2,140,022 EBITDA loss for the quarter, and risk factors include the ability to continue as a going concern and dependence on financing and industry conditions.
Insights
Vision Marine shows rapid NVG turnaround and deleveraging, but remains loss-making.
Vision Marine highlights meaningful operational progress at Nautical Ventures Group. NVG’s EBITDA loss shrank from $235,477 in Q1 2026 to just $2,760 in Q2 2026, effectively reaching segment-level breakeven. Inventory was reduced by over $10.6 million, which lowers holding risk and supports cash flow.
The company also cut floor plan financing by $23.8 million and generated $3.8 million from real estate monetization, helping deleverage the balance sheet. Group-wide, net loss improved by 56.8% quarter over quarter and EBITDA loss narrowed to $2.14 million, though operations are not yet profitable.
Liquidity appears improved, with cash of $4.1 million and a working capital surplus of $10.0 million as of February 28, 2026, supported by $9.3 million of equity raised. Forward-looking statements underscore ongoing risks, including going concern uncertainty and dependence on financing and boating demand, so future filings will clarify whether NVG’s breakeven momentum can translate into sustained EBITDA-positive performance.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2026
Commission File No. 001-39730
VISION MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
730 Boulevard du Curé-Boivin
Boisbriand, Québec, J7G 2A7, Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
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General
The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K (this “Form 6-K”) is hereby incorporated by reference into our Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-284423), Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-291917) and Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333--264089).
On April 14, 2026, Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (the “Company”) furnished a report on Form 6-K (SEC Accession No. 0001104659-26-043189), which included its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three-month and six-month periods ended February 28, 2026. On April 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for such periods and providing an update on its business and recent developments. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished in this Form 6-K, including the information contained in Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 15, 2026 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| VISION MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | ||
| Date: April 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Raffi Sossoyan |
| Name: | Raffi Sossoyan | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1
Vision Marine Technologies Accelerates Operational Transformation with NVG Segment Near EBITDA Breakeven and Significant Balance Sheet Improvements
Montreal, Canada – April 15, 2026 – Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a company specializing in high-voltage marine propulsion and a vertically integrated marine retail platform, yesterday reported financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended February 28, 2026, highlighting rapid execution and significant operational improvements across its Nautical Ventures Group Inc. (“NVG”) platform.
Since the acquisition of NVG on June 20, 2025, the Company has delivered substantial improvements in working capital efficiency, leverage reduction, and operating performance, positioning NVG near EBITDA breakeven within less than one year of integration.
Key Achievements at NVG Segment Since Acquisition
| · | Inventory reduced by over $10.6 million (from $35.1M to $24.5M) | |
| · | Floor plan financing reduced by $23.8 million (from $42.0M to $18.2M) | |
| · | NVG EBITDA loss reduced by 99%, from $235,477 in Q1 2026 to $2,760 in Q2 2026 | |
| · | Real estate footprint optimized from 6 to 4 properties | |
| · | $3.8 million cash generated from real estate monetization initiatives with additional cost savings expected from footprint rationalization | |
| · | Further monetization underway, with two additional properties targeted for sale over the remainder of the current fiscal year |
These results reflect disciplined execution of a focused integration strategy centered on liquidity, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
Second Quarter Highlights
(All comparisons are to the immediately preceding quarter ended November 30, 2025, given that the prior year equivalent period excluded the NVG Segment. Year-over-year comparisons are presented in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the three-month and six-month periods ended February 28, 2026, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a report on Form 6-K on April 14, 2026. See Non-GAAP Financial Measure section below for reconciliation of EBITDA loss)
| · | Revenue: $14,531,484 | |
| · | Gross Profit: $4,397,468 (30% margin, up from 27% margin) | |
| · | Net Loss: $1,864,924 (improved by 56.8%) | |
| · | EBITDA Loss: $2,140,022, (improved by 9.0% improvement compared to $2,350,718 in Q1) | |
| · | NVG Segment EBITDA: Near breakeven |
Operational Momentum
The Company continues to demonstrate strong operating leverage, driven by:
| · | Improved inventory turns and purchasing discipline | |
| · | Reduction in financing burden through aggressive deleveraging | |
| · | Expansion of higher-margin product mix | |
| · | Strategic partnerships with OEMs including Yamaha and Twin Vee |
Management Commentary
Alexandre Mongeon, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“The transformation of NVG has been both rapid and measurable. In less than a year, we have significantly reduced inventory, deleveraged the balance sheet, and brought the segment to near EBITDA breakeven. This validates our operating model and positions us for continued performance improvement.”
Raffi Sossoyan, Chief Financial Officer, added:
“The scale of working capital improvements since acquisition is substantial. We have reduced inventory and floor plan exposure while generating cash through asset optimization. These actions materially strengthen our financial foundation and support our path toward sustained profitability.”
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
As at February 28, 2026, Vision Marine reported:
| · | Cash: $4.1 million | |
| · | Working capital surplus: $10.0 million | |
| · | Total assets: $58.6 million |
During the six-month period ended February 28, 2026, the Company:
| · | $9.3 million raised in equity financing | |
| · | $3.8 million generated from real estate monetization | |
| · | $14.5 million reduction in floor plan financing |
Outlook
Vision Marine is focused on:
| · | Transitioning NVG to sustained EBITDA-positive operations | |
| · | Continuing inventory and leverage reduction | |
| · | Executing additional real estate monetization initiatives | |
| · | Expanding higher-margin sales and service offerings |
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure and does not have a standardized meaning under IFRS. As a result, EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Management cautions that EBITDA is a supplemental measure to assess operating performance by excluding non-cash and financing-related items. A reconciliation of EBITDA loss to Net loss before taxes, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, is provided below:
| For the three-month period ended: | February 28, 2026 | November 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| VM Segment | NVG Segment | TOTAL | VM Segment | NVG Segment | TOTAL | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss before taxes | (434,278 | ) | (1,439,643 | ) | (1,873,921 | ) | (2,352,121 | ) | (1,969,486 | ) | (2,590,133 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 103,233 | 762,940 | 866,173 | 102,587 | 673,929 | 83,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 22,832 | - | 22,832 | 21,279 | - | 10,089 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance expense (income) | (1,829,049 | ) | 673,943 | (1,155,106 | ) | 113,014 | 1,060,080 | (480,335 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA loss | (2,137,262 | ) | (2,760 | ) | (2,140,022 | ) | (2,115,241 | ) | (235,477 | ) | (2,976,496 | ) | ||||||||||||
About Vision Marine Technologies, Inc.
Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) is a marine technology and retail group delivering premium boating experiences across internal combustion and electric segments. Through its E-Motion™ high-voltage propulsion platform and its Nautical Ventures retail network, Vision Marine delivers integrated solutions spanning propulsion, retail, service, and on-water consumer engagement.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Canadian securities laws and within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include predictions, expectations, estimates, and other information that might be considered future events or trends, not relating to historical matters. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations concerning future revenues and profitability, the NVG segment approaching EBITDA profitability, the anticipated benefits of new partnerships and brand additions, the commercial readiness of the SPECTR 26, the ability to generate operating leverage and sustained cash flow, and the Company’s liquidity and financing plans. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by such words as "expects", "plans", "believes", "intends", "continue", "potential", "remains", and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "will" be taken. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, but not limited to: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to replace lost revenue streams; the presence of a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting; the Company’s dependence on floor plan financing and compliance with financing covenants; the Company’s ability to achieve and maintain profitability; general economic conditions affecting the recreational boating industry; supply chain disruptions; and tariff and trade policy uncertainties. Vision Marine's Annual Report on Form 20-F, as amended, for the year ended August 31, 2025, and its periodic filings with the SEC and on SEDAR+ provide a detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as required by law. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with the various securities commissions which are available online at www.sec.gov and www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations, beliefs, and plans of management. Such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes and readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, that speak only as of the date hereof, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Investor and Company Contact:
Bruce Nurse
Investor Relations
(303) 919-2913
bn@v-mti.com