Fox Factory Holding Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
- Achieved quarterly net sales of $332 million with $17 million revenue from Marucci acquisition
- Delivered net income of $4 million and adjusted net income of $20 million
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.7% due to various factors impacting sales
- Returned $25 million to shareholders through share repurchase plan
- PVG sales grew 21% on strong OEM demand and production efficiencies
- Secured a Term A Loan for $400 million to fund Marucci acquisition
- Maintained focus on innovation and product development despite challenges in SSG and PVG
- Decrease in net sales for Q4 and FY 2023 compared to previous periods
- Gross margin decrease of 430 basis points in Q4 2023
- Operating expenses increased by $6.8 million in Q4 2023
- Net income and net income margin decreased in Q4 2023 compared to prior fiscal year
- Adjusted EBITDA and margin decreased in Q4 and FY 2023 compared to previous periods
Insights
When analyzing Fox Factory Holding Corp.'s recent financial results, several key indicators stand out that are of significant interest to market researchers. Firstly, the reported 18.6% decrease in quarterly net sales year-over-year suggests a substantial slowdown in demand or sales execution, which is particularly relevant when considering the company's stock performance and valuation. Additionally, the acquisition of Marucci and its contribution to revenue indicates a strategic move towards diversification, which could mitigate risks associated with single-market dependencies.
Another aspect that warrants attention is the adjusted EBITDA margin contraction from 18.8% to 11.7%. This reduction reflects cost pressures or potentially inefficient scaling, which may concern investors regarding future profitability. However, the company's effort to pay down debt and return capital to shareholders through a share repurchase plan illustrates a commitment to shareholder value, which could be seen as a positive signal in terms of financial stewardship.
Lastly, the guidance for fiscal 2024, with expected net sales of up to $1.68 billion, suggests optimism about the company's growth trajectory. However, the broad range provided also indicates uncertainty, likely due to volatile market conditions and the ongoing impact of macroeconomic factors such as interest rates. The company's long-term vision of $2.0 billion in sales by 2025 sets a high growth target, which may be challenging given the current economic climate.
From a financial analysis perspective, the significant drop in net income from $53.0 million to $4.1 million in Q4, alongside a decrease in earnings per diluted share from $1.25 to $0.10, signals a drastic contraction in profitability. This could be attributed to a myriad of factors including the UAW strike, OEM destocking and the higher interest rate environment. Such a sharp decline may raise red flags for investors and analysts, potentially impacting the company's stock price.
It's also notable that despite the decrease in profitability, Fox Factory has continued its share repurchase plan, returning $25 million to shareholders. This action could be interpreted as a sign of confidence from management in the company's intrinsic value, or as an attempt to support the share price during turbulent times.
The increase in inventory levels, from $350.6 million to $371.8 million, despite a sales downturn, could indicate overstocking issues or preparation for anticipated demand. The financial leverage of the company has also significantly increased, with total debt rising from $200.0 million to $743.5 million, primarily to fund acquisitions. This increased debt load may raise concerns about financial risk, especially if the macroeconomic environment continues to be challenging.
From a legal standpoint, the acquisitions of Custom Wheel House and Marucci are strategic moves that not only diversify Fox Factory's portfolio but also introduce complexities related to integration, potential antitrust considerations and intellectual property management. The legal due diligence involved in such transactions is critical to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to safeguard the company from future legal disputes that could have financial repercussions.
Moreover, the UAW strike's impact on the company's financials is a clear example of how labor relations and negotiations can significantly affect operational performance. The legal implications of labor disputes, including the potential for increased labor costs and the need for contingency planning, must be factored into the company's strategic decision-making process.
Lastly, the mention of litigation and settlement-related expenses in the adjusted earnings per diluted share forecast suggests that the company is accounting for potential legal costs that could impact its financial position. These provisions are important for investors to monitor as they may indicate ongoing or anticipated legal challenges that could affect the company's profitability and operational efficiency.
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF) (“FOX” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights
- Achieved quarterly net sales of
$332 million while managing challenging macro and industry headwinds - Completed Marucci acquisition; revenue contribution of
$17 million - Delivered net income of
$4 million , earnings per diluted share of$0.10 , and adjusted net income of$20 million , adjusted earnings per diluted shares of$0.48 - Attained adjusted EBITDA margin of
11.7% due to UAW strike impact, Bike Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM”) destocking, and higher interest rates impacting dealers - Paid down
$15 million on outstanding debt
Full Year 2023 Highlights
- Returned
$25 million to shareholders through our$300 million share repurchase plan - PVG sales grew
21% on strong OEM demand and production efficiencies - Completed acquisition of Custom Wheel House and Marucci, demonstrating continued vertical integration and diversification strategy
- Secured a Term A Loan for
$400 million to fund Marucci acquisition - Successfully launched more products for the second consecutive year and continued to build our pipeline of new high-performance products
“We delivered
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were
Gross margin was
Total operating expenses were
The Company’s effective tax benefit was
Net income and net income margin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was
Fiscal 2023 Results
Net sales for the year ended December 29, 2023 were
Gross margin was
Total operating expenses were
Net income and net income margin in fiscal year 2023 were
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to
Reconciliations to non-GAAP measures are provided at the end of this press release.
Balance Sheet Highlights
As of December 29, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
Fiscal 2024 Guidance
For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company expects net sales in the range of
For the fiscal year 2024, the Company expects net sales in the range of
Given our robust pipeline of innovative products, industry leading market share and best in class brands, we believe our product roadmap supports our 2025 vision of
Adjusted earnings per diluted share exclude the following items net of applicable tax: amortization of purchased intangibles, litigation and settlement-related expenses, acquisition and integration-related expenses, organizational restructuring expenses, and strategic transformation costs. A quantitative reconciliation of adjusted earnings per diluted share for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2024 is not available without unreasonable efforts because management cannot predict, with sufficient certainty, all of the elements necessary to provide such a reconciliation. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
Conference Call & Webcast
The Company will hold an investor conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call dial-in number for North America listeners is (800) 225-9448, and international listeners may dial (203) 518-9708; the conference ID is FOXFQ423 or 36937423. Live audio of the conference call will be simultaneously webcast in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://www.ridefox.com. The webcast of the teleconference will be archived and available on the Company’s website.
About Fox Factory Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FOXF)
Fox Factory Holding Corp. is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium products that deliver championship-level performance for specialty sports and on and off-road vehicles. Its portfolio of brands, like FOX, Marucci, Method Race Wheels and more, are fueled by unparalleled innovation that continuously earns the trust of professional athletes and passionate enthusiasts all around the world. The Company is a direct supplier of shocks, suspension, and components to leading powered vehicle and bicycle original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). The company acquires complementary businesses to integrate engineering and manufacturing expertise to reach beyond its core shock and suspension segment, diversifying its product offerings and increasing its market potential. It also provides products in the aftermarket through its global network of retailers and distributors and through direct-to-consumer channels.
FOX is a registered trademark of Fox Factory, Inc. NASDAQ Global Select Market is a registered trademark of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial measures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), FOX is including in this press release certain non-GAAP financial measures consisting of “adjusted gross profit,” “adjusted gross margin,” “adjusted operating expense,” “adjusted operating margin”, “adjusted net income,” “adjusted earnings per diluted share,” “adjusted EBITDA,” and “adjusted EBITDA margin,” all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. FOX defines adjusted gross profit as gross profit adjusted for certain strategic transformation costs, non-recurring property tax assessment, and the amortization of acquired inventory valuation markups. Adjusted gross margin is defined as adjusted gross profit divided by net sales. FOX defines adjusted operating expense as operating expense adjusted for amortization of purchased intangibles, litigation and settlement-related expenses, and acquisition and integration-related expenses. FOX defines adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating expense divided by net sales. FOX defines adjusted net income as net income adjusted for amortization of purchased intangibles, litigation and settlement-related expenses, acquisition and integration-related expenses, organizational restructuring expenses, and strategic transformation costs, all net of applicable tax. These adjustments are more fully described in the tables included at the end of this press release. Adjusted earnings per diluted share is defined as adjusted net income divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding during the period. FOX defines adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for interest expense, net other expense, income taxes, amortization of purchased intangibles, depreciation, stock-based compensation, litigation and settlement related expenses, organizational restructuring expenses, non-recurring property tax assessments, acquisition and integration-related expenses and strategic transformation costs that are more fully described in the tables included at the end of this press release. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
FOX includes these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they allow investors to better understand and evaluate the Company’s core operating performance and trends. In particular, the exclusion of certain items in calculating the non-GAAP financial measures consisting of adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA (and accordingly, adjusted gross margin, adjusted earnings per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA margin) can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s core business. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, including the fact that such non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies because other companies may calculate adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating expense, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin differently than FOX does. For more information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables included at the end of this press release.
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||
As of | As of | ||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 83,642 | $ | 145,250 | |||
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of | 171,060 | 200,440 | |||||
Inventory | 371,841 | 350,620 | |||||
Prepaids and other current assets | 141,512 | 101,364 | |||||
Total current assets | 768,055 | 797,674 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 237,192 | 202,215 | |||||
Lease right-of-use assets | 84,317 | 48,096 | |||||
Deferred tax assets | 21,297 | 57,339 | |||||
Goodwill | 636,565 | 323,978 | |||||
Trademarks and brands, net | 275,480 | 64,214 | |||||
Customer and distributor relationships, net | 182,731 | 109,887 | |||||
Core technologies, net | 25,136 | 4,879 | |||||
Other assets | 11,525 | 10,054 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 2,242,298 | $ | 1,618,336 | |||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 104,150 | $ | 131,160 | |||
Accrued expenses | 103,400 | 127,729 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 207,550 | 258,889 | |||||
Line of credit | 370,000 | 200,000 | |||||
Long-term debt, less current portion | 373,528 | — | |||||
Other liabilities | 69,459 | 38,061 | |||||
Total liabilities | 1,020,537 | 496,950 | |||||
Redeemable non-controlling interest | — | — | |||||
Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
Common stock, | 42 | 42 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 348,346 | 356,239 | |||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 890 common shares as of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022 | (13,754 | ) | (13,754 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 9,041 | 14,782 | |||||
Retained earnings | 878,086 | 764,077 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,221,761 | 1,121,386 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 2,242,298 | $ | 1,618,336 | |||
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | |||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | |||||||||
Net sales | $ | 332,495 | $ | 408,641 | $ | 1,464,178 | $ | 1,602,491 | ||||
Cost of sales | 240,234 | 277,769 | 999,366 | 1,071,148 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 92,261 | 130,872 | 464,812 | 531,343 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 34,890 | 32,921 | 124,582 | 116,103 | ||||||||
Sales and marketing | 25,787 | 20,529 | 100,451 | 90,801 | ||||||||
Research and development | 13,805 | 15,394 | 53,179 | 56,205 | ||||||||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 6,527 | 5,323 | 26,509 | 21,537 | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 81,009 | 74,167 | 304,721 | 284,646 | ||||||||
Income from operations | 11,252 | 56,705 | 160,091 | 246,697 | ||||||||
Interest expense | 7,915 | 2,598 | 19,320 | 8,939 | ||||||||
Other expense, net | 2,426 | 927 | 2,108 | 3,994 | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 911 | 53,180 | 138,663 | 233,764 | ||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (3,140 | ) | 221 | 17,817 | 28,486 | |||||||
Net income | $ | 4,051 | $ | 52,959 | $ | 120,846 | $ | 205,278 | ||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.10 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 2.86 | $ | 4.86 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.10 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 2.85 | $ | 4.84 | ||||
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | 42,169 | 42,284 | 42,305 | 42,232 | ||||||||
Diluted | 42,242 | 42,417 | 42,432 | 42,384 | ||||||||
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||
For the twelve months ended | |||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 120,846 | $ | 205,278 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 58,603 | 49,242 | |||||
Provision for inventory reserve | 6,184 | 8,923 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 16,465 | 16,351 | |||||
Amortization of acquired inventory step-up | 13,008 | — | |||||
Amortization of loan fees | 905 | 1,086 | |||||
Write off of unamortized loan origination fees | — | 1,927 | |||||
Amortization of deferred gains on prior swap settlements | (4,252 | ) | (3,177 | ) | |||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 1,492 | (1,740 | ) | ||||
Deferred taxes | (7,867 | ) | (18,445 | ) | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | 64,527 | (63,957 | ) | ||||
Inventory | 31,613 | (87,460 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | (19,094 | ) | 8,717 | ||||
Prepaids and other assets | (38,180 | ) | 18,132 | ||||
Accounts payable | (44,029 | ) | 40,493 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (21,478 | ) | 11,724 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 178,743 | 187,094 | |||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (701,112 | ) | (714 | ) | |||
Acquisition of other assets, net of cash acquired | (2,432 | ) | (3,500 | ) | |||
Purchases of property and equipment | (46,852 | ) | (43,701 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | — | 3,180 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (750,396 | ) | (44,735 | ) | |||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Proceeds from line of credit | 400,000 | 602,356 | |||||
Payments on line of credit | (230,000 | ) | (404,336 | ) | |||
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of origination fees | 393,528 | — | |||||
Repayment of term debt | — | (382,500 | ) | ||||
Prepayment of term debt | (20,000 | ) | — | ||||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (25,000 | ) | — | ||||
Installment on purchase of non-controlling interest | — | (2,700 | ) | ||||
Repurchases from stock compensation program, net | (6,195 | ) | (4,231 | ) | |||
Deferred debt issuance costs | (3,354 | ) | — | ||||
Proceeds from termination of swap agreement | — | 12,270 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 508,979 | (179,141 | ) | ||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 1,066 | 2,346 | |||||
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (61,608 | ) | (34,436 | ) | |||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period | 145,250 | 179,686 | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period | $ | 83,642 | $ | 145,250 | |||
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME RECONCILIATION AND CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) |
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure), and the calculation of adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) for the three and twelve months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,051 | $ | 52,959 | $ | 120,846 | $ | 205,278 | |||||||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 6,527 | 5,323 | 26,509 | 21,537 | |||||||||||
Litigation and settlement-related expenses | 433 | 2,626 | 2,724 | 4,222 | |||||||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses (1) | 7,494 | 112 | 19,214 | 1,824 | |||||||||||
Organizational restructuring expenses (2) | 2,178 | — | 4,027 | — | |||||||||||
Loss on fixed asset disposals related to organizational restructure | 1,027 | — | 1,027 | — | |||||||||||
Strategic transformation costs (3) | — | — | — | 2,769 | |||||||||||
Non-recurring property tax assessment (4) | — | — | — | 841 | |||||||||||
Tax impacts of reconciling items above (5) | (1,421 | ) | (180 | ) | (6,874 | ) | (3,801 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted net income | $ | 20,289 | $ | 60,840 | $ | 167,473 | $ | 232,670 | |||||||
Adjusted EPS | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 3.96 | $ | 5.51 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.48 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 3.95 | $ | 5.49 | |||||||
Weighted average shares used to compute adjusted EPS | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 42,169 | 42,284 | 42,305 | 42,232 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 42,242 | 42,417 | 42,432 | 42,384 | |||||||||||
(1) Represents various acquisition-related costs and expenses incurred to integrate acquired entities into the Company’s operations and the impact of the finished goods inventory valuation adjustment recorded in connection with the purchase of acquired assets, per period as follows:
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | ||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||||
Acquisition related costs and expenses | $ | 4,389 | $ | 112 | $ | 6,206 | $ | 1,824 | |||
Finished goods inventory valuation adjustment | 3,105 | — | 13,008 | — | |||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses | $ | 7,494 | $ | 112 | $ | 19,214 | $ | 1,824 |
(2) Represents expenses associated with various restructuring initiatives, including the reduction of our Specialty Sports Group workforce. For the three and twelve month periods ended December 29, 2023,
(3) Represents costs associated with various strategic initiatives including the expansion of the Powered Vehicles Group’s manufacturing operations.
(4) Represents amounts paid for a non-recurring property tax assessment.
(5) Tax impact calculated based on the respective year-to-date effective tax rate.
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION AND NET INCOME MARGIN TO ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN RECONCILIATION (in thousands, except percentages) (unaudited) |
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), and a reconciliation of net income margin to adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure) for the three and twelve months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | |||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,051 | $ | 52,959 | $ | 120,846 | $ | 205,278 | ||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (3,140 | ) | 221 | 17,817 | 28,486 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 15,083 | 12,428 | 58,603 | 49,241 | ||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 2,423 | 4,972 | 16,465 | 16,351 | ||||||||
Litigation and settlement-related expenses | 433 | 2,626 | 2,724 | 4,222 | ||||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses (1) | 7,494 | 112 | 19,214 | 1,710 | ||||||||
Organizational restructuring expenses (2) | 2,104 | — | 3,952 | — | ||||||||
Loss on fixed asset disposals related to organizational restructure | 1,027 | — | 1,027 | — | ||||||||
Strategic transformation costs (3) | — | — | — | 2,769 | ||||||||
Non-recurring property tax assessment (4) | — | — | — | 841 | ||||||||
Interest and other expense, net | 9,313 | 3,525 | 20,400 | 12,933 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 38,788 | $ | 76,843 | $ | 261,048 | $ | 321,831 | ||||
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Net income margin | 1.2 | % | 13.0 | % | 8.3 | % | 12.8 | % | |||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (0.9 | ) | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.1 | |||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | |||||||
Litigation and settlement-related expenses | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses (1) | 2.3 | — | 1.3 | 0.1 | |||||||
Loss on fixed asset disposals related to organizational restructure | 0.3 | — | 0.1 | — | |||||||
Organizational restructuring expenses (2) | 0.6 | — | 0.3 | — | |||||||
Strategic transformation costs (3) | — | — | — | 0.2 | |||||||
Non-recurring property tax assessment (4) | — | — | — | 0.1 | |||||||
Interest and other expense, net | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 11.7 | % | 18.8 | % | 17.8 | % | 20.1 | % |
*Percentages may not foot due to rounding.
(1) Represents various acquisition-related costs and expenses incurred to integrate acquired entities into the Company’s operations, excluding
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | ||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||||
Acquisition related costs and expenses | $ | 4,389 | $ | 112 | $ | 6,206 | $ | 1,710 | |||
Finished goods inventory valuation adjustment | 3,105 | — | 13,008 | — | |||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses | $ | 7,494 | $ | 112 | $ | 19,214 | $ | 1,710 |
(2) Represents expenses associated with various restructuring initiatives, such as the reduction of our Specialty Sports Group workforce, excluding
(3) Represents costs associated with various strategic initiatives including the expansion of the Powered Vehicles Group’s manufacturing operations.
(4) Represents amounts paid for a non-recurring property tax assessment.
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT RECONCILIATION AND CALCULATION OF GROSS MARGIN AND ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN (in thousands) (unaudited) |
The following table provides a reconciliation of gross profit to adjusted gross profit (a non-GAAP measure) for the three and twelve months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, and the calculation of gross margin and adjusted gross margin (a non-GAAP measure). These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as alternatives for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.
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December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 332,495 | $ | 408,641 | $ | 1,464,178 | $ | 1,602,491 | |||||||
Gross Profit | $ | 92,261 | $ | 130,872 | $ | 464,812 | $ | 531,343 | |||||||
Strategic transformation costs (1) | — | — | — | 2,769 | |||||||||||
Non-recurring property tax assessment (2) | — | — | — | 841 | |||||||||||
Amortization of acquired inventory valuation markup | 3,105 | — | 13,008 | — | |||||||||||
Organizational restructuring expenses (3) | 1,016 | — | 2,865 | — | |||||||||||
Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 96,382 | $ | 130,872 | $ | 480,685 | $ | 534,953 | |||||||
Gross Margin | 27.7 | % | 32.0 | % | 31.7 | % | 33.2 | % | |||||||
Adjusted Gross Margin | 29.0 | % | 32.0 | % | 32.8 | % | 33.4 | % |
(1) Represents costs associated with various strategic initiatives including the expansion of the Powered Vehicles Group’s manufacturing operations.
(2) Represents amounts paid for a non-recurring property tax assessment.
(3) Represents expenses associated with various restructuring initiatives, such as the reduction of our Specialty Sports Group workforce.
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP. OPERATING EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSE RECONCILIATION AND CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN (in thousands) (unaudited) |
The following tables provide a reconciliation of operating expense to adjusted operating expense (a non-GAAP measure) and the calculations of operating expense as a percentage of net sales and adjusted operating expense as a percentage of net sales (a non-GAAP measure), for the three and twelve months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported GAAP results.
For the three months ended | For the twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||
December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | December 29, 2023 | December 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 332,495 | $ | 408,641 | $ | 1,464,178 | $ | 1,602,491 | |||||||
Operating Expense | $ | 81,009 | $ | 74,167 | $ | 304,721 | $ | 284,646 | |||||||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | (6,527 | ) | (5,323 | ) | (26,509 | ) | (21,537 | ) | |||||||
Litigation and settlement-related expenses | (433 | ) | (2,626 | ) | (2,724 | ) | (4,222 | ) | |||||||
Other acquisition and integration-related expenses (1) | (4,389 | ) | (112 | ) | (6,206 | ) | (1,824 | ) | |||||||
Organizational restructuring expenses (2) | (1,162 | ) | — | (1,162 | ) | — | |||||||||
Adjusted operating expense | $ | 68,498 | $ | 66,106 | $ | 268,120 | $ | 257,063 | |||||||
Operating margin | 24.4 | % | 18.1 | % | 20.8 | % | 17.8 | % | |||||||
Adjusted operating margin | 20.6 | % | 16.2 | % | 18.3 | % | 16.0 | % |
(1) Represents various acquisition-related costs and expenses incurred to integrate acquired entities into the Company’s operations.
(2) Represents expenses associated with various restructuring initiatives, such as the reduction of our Specialty Sports Group workforce.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release including earnings guidance may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends that all such statements be subject to the “safe-harbor” provisions contained in those sections. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the Company’s future financial or operating performance. 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Many important factors may cause the Company’s actual results, events or circumstances to differ materially from those discussed in any such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to complete any acquisition and/or incorporate any acquired assets into its business including, but not limited to, the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Marucci acquisition will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period; the Company’s ability to maintain its suppliers for materials, product parts and vehicle chassis without significant supply chain disruptions; the Company’s ability to improve operating and supply chain efficiencies; the Company’s ability to enforce its intellectual property rights; the Company’s future financial performance, including its sales, cost of sales, gross profit or gross margin, operating expenses, ability to generate positive cash flow and ability to maintain profitability; the Company’s ability to adapt its business model to mitigate the impact of certain changes in tax laws; changes in the relative proportion of profit earned in the numerous jurisdictions in which the Company does business and in tax legislation, case law and other authoritative guidance in those jurisdictions; factors which impact the calculation of the weighted average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, grants of equity-based awards and the vesting schedules of equity-based awards; the Company’s ability to develop new and innovative products in its current end-markets and to leverage its technologies and brand to expand into new categories and end-markets; the Company’s ability to increase its aftermarket penetration; the Company’s exposure to exchange rate fluctuations; the loss of key customers; strategic transformation costs; the outcome of pending litigation; the possibility that the Company may not be able to accelerate its international growth; the Company’s ability to maintain its premium brand image and high-performance products; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with the professional athletes and race teams that it sponsors; the possibility that the Company may not be able to selectively add additional dealers and distributors in certain geographic markets; the overall growth of the markets in which the Company competes; the Company’s expectations regarding consumer preferences and its ability to respond to changes in consumer preferences; changes in demand for high-end suspension and ride dynamics product as well as the Company’s other products; the Company’s loss of key personnel, management and skilled engineers; the Company’s ability to successfully identify, evaluate and manage potential acquisitions and to benefit from such acquisitions; product recalls and product liability claims; the impact of change in China-Taiwan relations on our business, our operations or our supply chain, the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine or rising tension in the Middle East on the global economy, energy supplies and raw materials; future economic or market conditions, including the impact of inflation or the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases in response thereto; and the other risks and uncertainties described in “Risk Factors” contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2023, or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or otherwise described in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the Company’s expectations, objectives or plans will be achieved in the timeframe anticipated or at all. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONTACT:
Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Vivek Bhakuni
Sr. Director of Investor Relations and Business Development
706-471-5241
vbhakuni@ridefox.com
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