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Malibu Boats, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU) is a premier designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of recreational powerboats. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. leads the industry in performance sport boats through its flagship brands, Malibu and Axis, and is renowned for its patented wake and wave creation technologies. The company's product lineup also includes Cobalt Boats, which excels in the sterndrive boat segment, and Pursuit Boats, which specializes in high-end offshore and outboard motorboats. In 2021, Malibu further expanded its portfolio by acquiring Maverick Boat Group, enhancing its offerings in the flat fishing boat market.
The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities, with Malibu and Axis boats handcrafted along the Tennessee River and in North Albury, New South Wales, Australia. Each boat is engineered with luxury, technology, and quality in mind, catering to a diverse clientele of water sports enthusiasts, including wakeboarders, surfers, and skiers. Additionally, Malibu offers a unique 3D boat configurator on their websites, allowing customers to customize their dream boats.
Malibu Boats, Inc. has a robust financial footprint, boasting a 14% increase in net sales for Fiscal Year 2023 compared to the previous year. The company continues to innovate, recently introducing new models like the 23 LSV and M242, which are set to redefine standards in the performance sport boat market.
Despite facing a challenging macroeconomic environment, Malibu Boats remains confident in its operational prowess and strategic initiatives. The company is committed to vertical integration, producing its own engines under the Monsoon brand, and maintains a resilient supply chain to meet market demand. Through partnerships and continuous product development, Malibu Boats aims to sustain its market leadership and provide long-term value to its shareholders.
Malibu Boats' latest financial reports indicate mixed results. While net sales increased marginally in certain segments, overall unit volume saw a decrease due to normalized inventory levels post-COVID and higher interest rates affecting dealer flooring program costs. Nevertheless, the company achieved a gross profit increase, driven by higher sales revenues and better performance in the Saltwater Fishing segment.
Malibu Boats (Nasdaq: MBUU) has appointed Steven D. Menneto as its new CEO, effective August 5, 2024. Menneto, who will also join the Board of Directors, comes from Polaris where he was President of the Off-Road Vehicle Division. In his previous role, he nearly doubled division revenue to $7 billion over four years. Menneto's appointment ends the Office of the CEO, with Michael K. Hooks remaining as Board Chair and Ritchie Anderson as President.
Menneto's experience includes growing Polaris' Motorcycle Division, increasing Indian Motorcycle's revenue from $3 million to $500 million. The Board cited Menneto's track record of leading growth and his experience across functional areas, especially in sales and distribution management, as key factors in his selection.
Malibu Boats, Inc. announced a decline in net sales by 45.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, with significant decreases in unit volume, gross profit, GAAP net income, and Adjusted EBITDA. The company reported a net loss of $67.8 million, including impairment charges. Despite challenges in the retail market, the company remains focused on returning inventories to stable levels. Malibu Boats anticipates a continued softening in retail demand for the fiscal year 2024 but is confident in its ability to generate positive cash flow and support market growth.