OneWater Marine Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Tom George Yacht Group
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) has finalized the acquisition of Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG), enhancing its footprint on Florida's west coast. This marks the first acquisition since going public and one of the largest in the company's history. The acquisition aims to boost new and pre-owned boat sales, yacht brokerage, and service operations. Since 2014, OneWater has successfully acquired 40 retail locations, emphasizing operational synergies and margin expansion. The company operates 63 stores across 10 states, catering to the growing demand in the recreational boating market.
- Acquisition of TGYG expands market presence in Florida.
- First acquisition since going public, indicating growth strategy.
- Track record of 40 successful retail acquisitions since 2014.
- Potential for operational synergies and margin expansion.
- Integration risks associated with the acquisition.
- Uncertainty in realizing expected benefits from the acquisition.
- Potential decline in demand for products amid market fluctuations.
BUFORD, Ga., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Tom George Yacht Group (“TGYG”). TGYG enhances the Company’s presence on the west coast of Florida and expands new and pre-owned boat sales, as well as yacht brokerage and service & parts.
“We are excited to have resumed our successful acquisition strategy with the addition of TGYG. Since 2014, we have successfully acquired 40 retail locations. TGYG marks our first since going public in early fiscal year 2020, and is one of the largest acquisitions in our history. We have a strong track record delivering operational synergies and fueling margin expansion by working collaboratively with our dealers, and TGYG will be no different. We look forward to updating you on our efforts going forward,” said Austin Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of OneWater.
About OneWater Marine Inc.
OneWater Marine Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing premium recreational boat retailers in the United States. OneWater operates 63 stores throughout 10 different states, eight 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, parts and accessories, finance and insurance products, maintenance and repair services and ancillary services such as boat storage.
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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including regarding our plans and expectations for TGYG and our digital platform, future 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: risks related to the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the proposed acquisition will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period, the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully, decline in demand for our products and services, the seasonality and volatility of the boat industry, our acquisition 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, 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 the prospectus filed in connection with our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-248774), filed on September 14, 2020. 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.
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