OneWater Marine Inc. Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

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OneWater Marine Inc. announced a $50 million share repurchase program, marking its inaugural buyback since going public. The Board of Directors emphasized confidence in the company's long-term value creation potential. CEO Austin Singleton highlighted this initiative as part of a broader capital allocation strategy, asserting that the company's stock represents an attractive investment opportunity. The timing of repurchases will be influenced by market conditions and other factors, with no obligation to repurchase a set amount of shares.

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• Approval of a $50 million share repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
• Demonstrates confidence from the Board of Directors in the company's future.
• Part of a strategic capital allocation plan aimed at long-term value creation.

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Underscores Management and Board of Directors’ confidence in long-term value creation opportunity

BUFORD, Ga., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $50 million of the Company’s Class A common stock from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or by such other means as will comply with applicable state and federal securities laws. This is the Company’s first authorization for repurchases since its initial public offering.

“The Board of Directors’ authorization of our inaugural share repurchase program underscores their confidence in the opportunity ahead of OneWater,” said Austin Singleton, Chief Executive Officer for OneWater. “As part of our capital allocation strategy, we believe the Company's stock can represent an attractive investment opportunity for OneWater. In addition, we will continue to execute our multi-faceted M&A strategy as these opportunities remain plentiful. We believe a balanced capital allocation strategy will continue to drive long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

The timing of any repurchases under the share repurchase program will depend on market conditions, contractual limitations and other considerations. The program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time, and does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares. The Company does not intend to execute on the repurchase program until after the release of fiscal 2022 second quarter financial information.

About OneWater Marine Inc.

OneWater Marine Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing premium marine retailers in the United States. OneWater operates a total of 75 retail locations, 9 distribution centers/warehouses and multiple online marketplaces in 16 different states, several of which are in the top twenty states for marine retail expenditures. OneWater offers a broad range of products and services and has diversified revenue streams, which include the sale of new and pre-owned boats, finance and insurance products, parts and accessories, maintenance, repair and other services.

Investor or Media Contact:
Jack Ezzell
Chief Financial Officer
IR@OneWaterMarine.com

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, prospects, plans and objectives of management, growth rate and its expectations regarding future revenue, operating income or loss or earnings or loss per share. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “will be,” “will likely result,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “would,” “foresees,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, but are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our expectations expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements may not turn out to be correct.

Important factors, some of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include the following: effects of industry wide supply chain challenges and our ability to maintain adequate inventory, changes in demand for our products and services, the seasonality and volatility of the boat industry, our acquisition and business strategies, the inability to comply with the financial and other covenants and metrics in our credit facilities, cash flow and access to capital, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental actions or restrictions on the Company’s business, risks related to the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions within the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the risk that proposed or recent acquisitions will not be integrated successfully, the timing of development expenditures, and other risks. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, which is on file with the SEC and available from OneWater Marine’s website at www.onewatermarine.com under the “Investors” tab, and in other documents OneWater Marine files with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date as of which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

FAQ

What is the purpose of OneWater's $50 million share repurchase program?

The program aims to enhance shareholder value and reflects the Board's confidence in OneWater's long-term growth potential.

When did OneWater announce its share repurchase program?

OneWater announced the share repurchase program on March 31, 2022.

How will OneWater execute its share repurchase program?

The company will repurchase shares on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions.

Will OneWater's share repurchase program impact its stock price?

While the program aims to enhance shareholder value, the actual impact on stock price will depend on market conditions and investor perception.

Is OneWater obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares?

No, the company is not obligated to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of shares under the program.