Latham Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides 2024 Guidance
- Latham Group, Inc. reported net sales of $566.5 million for full year 2023, down 18.6% year-over-year.
- The company achieved a record cash position of $100 million at year-end 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2023 was $88.0 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.5%.
- Latham's fiberglass conversion strategy led to consistent share gains in the in-ground pool market.
- The company's cost reduction programs improved margins and overall profitability despite market challenges.
- Net sales declined by 18.6% year-over-year for full year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 38.6% year-over-year for full year 2023.
- The company reported a net loss of $2.4 million for full year 2023.
Insights
The report indicates a significant decline in net sales and a reduction in net losses for Latham Group, Inc. The in-ground swimming pool market, particularly in the U.S., has faced challenges, with a noted decrease in new pool starts. Latham's strategic focus on fiberglass pool products, which are touted for their cost-effectiveness and ease of installation, has allowed the company to outperform the broader market decline. This suggests a potential shift in consumer preferences towards fiberglass pools over traditional concrete options.
Despite the sales decline, Latham's cost reduction programs and lean manufacturing initiatives have led to improved margins. This operational efficiency could be a harbinger of increased profitability when market conditions rebound. Investors should note the company's strong cash position and reduced debt, which provide financial flexibility and may support future growth or withstand further market downturns.
Looking ahead, the company's guidance for 2024 anticipates continued market challenges but also suggests confidence in their fiberglass conversion strategy and digital transformation efforts. The company's ability to generate positive cash flow in a soft market is a testament to its operational resilience.
Latham Group's financial results reveal a complex picture. On one hand, the decrease in net sales and a net loss for the full year reflect the broader economic challenges and a slowdown in the pool construction market. On the other hand, the improvement in adjusted EBITDA margins and the shift towards a positive net income in Q4 2023 indicate effective cost management and potentially successful strategic pivots.
The liquidity position, bolstered by a record cash level and reduced capital expenditures, suggests that Latham is in a strong position to manage its debt obligations and invest in growth opportunities. The company's net debt leverage ratio of 2.25 is an important metric for investors to monitor as it provides insight into the company's financial health and risk profile.
Investors should also consider the forward-looking statements regarding the 2024 guidance. While the company expects a continued downturn, the projected decrease in sales is less severe than the previous year's trend. This could indicate management's confidence in their strategic initiatives and the resilience of their business model.
Latham's emphasis on fiberglass pools aligns with a growing consumer interest in sustainable and eco-friendly home improvements. Fiberglass pools are known for their longevity and lower maintenance requirements compared to traditional concrete pools, which can lead to reduced resource usage over time. Their ability to gain market share in this segment speaks to the effectiveness of their product development and marketing strategies in addressing environmental concerns.
The company's investment in digital tools like 'Measure by Latham', an AI-powered measurement tool, is also noteworthy. Such innovations can streamline operations, reduce waste and improve customer engagement, potentially leading to operational efficiencies and a stronger competitive position in the market.
Moreover, the increased traction of automatic safety covers not only adds a safety feature for consumers but also contributes to energy savings and reduced chemical usage, which are important considerations for environmentally conscious buyers. This product line could represent a growing niche that aligns with broader sustainability trends.
Full Year 2023 Sales Outperformed the U.S. In-Ground Pool Market in 2023 Driven by Continued Fiberglass Conversion
Substantially Reduced Cost Structure During 2023
Full Year Operating Cash Flow of
2024 Guidance Anticipates Continued Ability to Outperform Industry Amid Difficult Market Conditions
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights:
- Net sales of
$90.9 million , down15.8% year-over-year - Net income of
$0.1 million improved from prior year’s net loss of$19.0 million ; Net income margin was0.1% - Adjusted EBITDA of
$9.9 million , compared to last year’s$4.4 million ; Adjusted EBITDA margin was10.9%
Full Year 2023 Highlights:
- Net sales of
$566.5 million , down18.6% year-over-year - Net loss of
$2.4 million versus a net loss of$5.7 million in the prior year period; Net loss margin was0.4% - Adjusted EBITDA of
$88.0 million , down38.6% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin was15.5%
LATHAM, N.Y., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Latham Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWIM), the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 ended December 31, 2023.
Commenting on the results, Scott Rajeski, President and CEO, said, “Latham navigated a very difficult market environment in 2023. We successfully implemented cost reduction programs and lean manufacturing initiatives that structurally reduced our cost basis, while maintaining our investments in future growth. These cost reduction programs improved margins as the year progressed and we expect they will enable us to considerably expand margins and overall profitability once volumes recover. At the same time, we increased productivity and efficiency for our dealers, developed new fiberglass pool models, and invested in digital tools that have enhanced the consumer’s pool buying experience. As a result of these actions, Latham is positioned for meaningful market share gains as overall industry conditions improve.
“Our 2023 total sales outperformed U.S. new in-ground pool starts by approximately 10 percentage points, largely reflecting Latham’s leadership in the design, manufacture, and sale of fiberglass pools. The multi-year success of our conversion strategy has resulted in consistent share gains for fiberglass pools, which are more cost-effective, faster and easier to install, and more eco-friendly than concrete pools. In 2023, fiberglass product sales accounted for approximately
“We gained traction for our automatic safety covers in 2023, which can be used on any type of in-ground pool to prevent accidents and to protect the homeowner’s investment. Additionally, Measure by Latham, our proprietary AI-powered measurement tool for pool covers and liners, has been met with a very positive dealer response and should continue to drive demand for us in these product lines.
“We also strengthened our financial position in 2023. Latham generated operating cash flow of over
Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were
| Fourth Quarter Net Sales by Product Line (in thousands) | ||||||
| Quarter Ended | ||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
| In-Ground Swimming Pools | $ | 45,799 | $ | 59,177 | ||
| Covers | 31,988 | 35,601 | ||||
| Liners | 13,080 | 13,146 | ||||
| Total | $ | 90,867 | $ | 107,924 | ||
Cover sales outperformed the overall market decline, in part due to demand for automatic safety covers, which, in addition to their safety features, provide significant savings on heating and electricity costs and reductions in water and chemical usage. Liner sales benefited from strong replacement sales and were stable with last year’s fourth quarter.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were
Net income was
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Full Year 2023 Results
Net sales for the full year ended December 31, 2023, were
| Full Year 2023 Net Sales by Product Line (in thousands) | ||||||
| Year Ended | ||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
| In-Ground Swimming Pools | $ | 297,828 | $ | 385,467 | ||
| Covers | 140,949 | 158,449 | ||||
| Liners | 127,715 | 151,820 | ||||
| Total | $ | 566,492 | $ | 695,736 | ||
Pool covers represented
Gross profit was
SG&A expenses were
Net loss was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Liquidity
At December 31, 2023, Latham had cash of
Net cash from operating activities was
Capital expenditures totaled
Summary and Outlook
“Latham’s 2023 financial performance demonstrated our agility in addressing lower market demand by reducing costs, increasing productivity, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, while continuing to successfully execute our fiberglass conversion strategy. Adjusted EBITDA margins improved throughout much of the year, and our cash position exceeded
The company expects that industry softness will continue in 2024 and currently is managing to a decline of approximately
| FY 2024 Guidance Ranges | ||
| Low | High | |
| Net Sales | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA1 | ||
| Capital Expenditures | ||
1) A reconciliation of Latham’s projected Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) for 2024 is not available due to uncertainty related to our future income tax expense.
Based on results to-date and current visibility, the company expects first quarter sales of
“The long-term fundamentals of our industry remain compelling, and we are looking ahead to lower interest rates driving pent-up demand for in-ground pools. Outdoor living is one of the fastest growing segments of the Repair and Remodel sector, and Latham’s fiberglass and vinyl pools offer consumers a wide range of options to create lasting value in their homes, while enabling them to fully enjoy their outdoor space. Strategic growth initiatives to accelerate the conversion to fiberglass pools and a substantially reduced cost structure, together with our strong balance sheet, support our confidence in Latham’s ability to capture market share and to expand profit margins when industry conditions improve,” Mr. Rajeski concluded.
Conference Call Details
Latham will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results today, March 12, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by visiting https://dpregister.com/sreg/10186506/fb9d52b71a. Callers who pre-register will be sent a confirmation e-mail including a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To ensure you are connected for the full call, please register at least 10 minutes before the start of the call.
A live audio webcast of the conference call, along with related presentation materials, will be available online at https://ir.lathampool.com/ under “Events & Presentations”.
Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling:
PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE): 1-833-953-2435
PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN: 1-412-317-5764
An archived webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call, through June 12, 2024, on the Company’s investor relations website under “Events & Presentations”.
About Latham Group, Inc.
Latham Group, Inc., headquartered in Latham, NY, is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Latham has a coast-to-coast operations platform consisting of approximately 1,800 employees across over 24 locations.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We track our non-GAAP financial measures to monitor and manage our underlying financial performance. This news release includes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and net debt leverage ratio, which are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude the impact of certain costs, losses, and gains that are required to be included under GAAP. Although we believe these measures are useful to investors and analysts for the same reasons it is useful to management, as discussed below, these measures are neither a substitute for, nor superior to, U.S. GAAP financial measures or disclosures. Other companies may calculate similarly-titled non-GAAP measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. We have reconciled our historic non-GAAP financial measures to the applicable most comparable GAAP measures in this news release.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are key metrics used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are also frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures. We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, to utilize as a significant performance metric in our annual management incentive bonus plan compensation, and to compare our performance against that of other companies using similar measures. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin solely as supplemental disclosures because we believe they allow for a more complete analysis of results of operations and assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance, such as (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax (benefit) expense, (iv) loss (gain) on sale and disposal of property and equipment, (v) restructuring charges, (vi) stock-based compensation expense, (vii) unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency transactions, (viii) strategic initiative costs, (ix) acquisition and integration related costs, (x) loss on extinguishment of debt, (xi) underwriting fees related to offering of common stock, (xii) Odessa fire and (xiii) other items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) as a measure of financial performance or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, and they should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this news release. There can be no assurance that we will not modify the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in the future, and any such modification may be material. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin at all or may calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin differently and accordingly, are not necessarily comparable to similarly entitled measures of other companies, which reduces the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as tools for comparison.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have their limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin:
- do not reflect every expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- do not reflect changes in our working capital needs;
- do not reflect the interest expense, or the amounts necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our outstanding debt;
- do not reflect income tax (benefit) expense, and because the payment of taxes is part of our operations, tax expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to operate;
- do not reflect non-cash stock-based compensation, which will remain a key element of our overall compensation package; and
- do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations.
Although depreciation and amortization are eliminated in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect any costs of such replacements.
Net Debt and Net Debt Leverage Ratio
Net Debt and Net Debt Leverage Ratio are non-GAAP financial measures used in monitoring and evaluating our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, and leverage. Other companies may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. We define Net Debt as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. We define the Net Debt Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by last twelve months (“LTM”) of Adjusted EBITDA. We believe this measure is an important indicator of our ability to service our long-term debt obligations. There are material limitations to using Net Debt Leverage Ratio as we may not always be able to use cash to repay debt on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this earnings release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release other than statements of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our future operating results and financial position, our business strategy and plans, business and market trends, our objectives for future operations, macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, the implementation of our cost reduction plans and expected benefits, and the sufficiency of our cash balances, working capital and cash generated from operating, investing, and financing activities for our future liquidity and capital resource needs. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including: secular shifts in consumer demand for swimming pools and spending on outdoor living spaces; slow pace of material conversion from concrete pools to fiberglass pools in the pool industry; changes in access to consumer credit or increases in interest rates impacting consumers’ ability to finance their purchases of pools; macroeconomic conditions; our ability to sustain further growth in our business; adverse weather conditions; natural disasters, war, terrorism, public health issues or other catastrophic events; our ability to attract, develop and retain highly qualified personnel; our ability to attract dealers and distributors to purchase our products; the loss of our largest customers or suppliers; our ability to source the quantity or quality of raw materials and components, and increases in costs thereof; inflationary impacts; product quality issues, warranty claims or safety concerns; competition; failure to meet customer specifications or consumer expectations; our inability to collect accounts receivables from our customers; challenges in the implementation of our enterprise resource planning system; changes or increases in environmental, health, safety, transportation and other government regulations; the effects of climate change and the expanding legal and regulatory restrictions intended to address climate change; our ability to obtain transportation services to deliver our product and to obtain raw materials timely, and increases in transportation costs; enforcement of intellectual property rights by or against us; the risks of doing business internationally; the impact of recent stock price declines, including potential impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; cyber security breaches and data leaks, and our dependence on information technology systems; and other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports we file or furnish with the SEC. New emerging risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable and our expectations based on third-party information and projections are from sources that management believes to be reputable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activities, performance or achievements. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date hereof or the date specified herein, and we have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or review publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. Our forward-looking statements further do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, merger, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may undertake.
Contact:
Lynn Morgen
Casey Kotary
latham@advisiry.com
212 750 5800
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 90,867 | $ | 107,924 | $ | 566,492 | $ | 695,736 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 69,671 | 88,593 | 413,548 | 479,267 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 21,196 | 19,331 | 152,944 | 216,469 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative expense | 23,599 | 33,064 | 110,296 | 146,842 | |||||||||||
| Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock | — | — | — | 11,437 | |||||||||||
| Amortization | 6,617 | 6,676 | 26,519 | 28,180 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (9,020 | ) | (20,409 | ) | 16,129 | 30,010 | |||||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 9,646 | 6,560 | 30,916 | 15,753 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 3,465 | |||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (1,209 | ) | (313 | ) | (1,004 | ) | 1,301 | ||||||||
| Total other expense, net | 8,437 | 6,247 | 29,912 | 20,519 | |||||||||||
| Earnings from equity method investment | 1,255 | 1,639 | 3,723 | 4,230 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (16,202 | ) | (25,017 | ) | (10,060 | ) | 13,721 | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (16,313 | ) | (5,984 | ) | (7,672 | ) | 19,415 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 111 | $ | (19,033 | ) | $ | (2,388 | ) | $ | (5,694 | ) | ||||
| Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 113,638,130 | 112,414,376 | 112,899,586 | 113,245,421 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 114,818,226 | 112,414,376 | 112,899,586 | 113,245,421 | |||||||||||
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| (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 102,763 | $ | 32,626 | ||||
| Trade receivables, net | 30,407 | 48,847 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 97,137 | 165,220 | ||||||
| Income tax receivable | 983 | 2,316 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,327 | 5,998 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 238,617 | 255,007 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 113,014 | 98,184 | ||||||
| Equity method investment | 25,940 | 25,095 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 7,485 | 7,762 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 30,788 | 38,308 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 131,363 | 131,383 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 282,793 | 309,215 | ||||||
| Other assets | 5,003 | 4,729 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 835,003 | $ | 869,683 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 17,124 | $ | 25,449 | ||||
| Accounts payable – related party | 8 | 358 | ||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 21,250 | 3,250 | ||||||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 7,133 | 6,923 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 40,691 | 50,885 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 86,206 | 86,865 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net of discount, debt issuance costs, and current portion | 279,951 | 309,631 | ||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 40,088 | 50,181 | ||||||
| Liability for uncertain tax positions | — | 7,123 | ||||||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | 24,787 | 32,391 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 4,771 | 702 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 435,803 | $ | 486,893 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, | 11 | 11 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 459,684 | 440,880 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (56,956 | ) | (54,568 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,539 | ) | (3,533 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 399,200 | 382,790 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 835,003 | $ | 869,683 | ||||
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| Year Ended | ||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,388 | ) | $ | (5,694 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 40,751 | 38,175 | ||||||
| Gain on insurance proceeds received for capital | (1,463 | ) | — | |||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount | 1,720 | 1,570 | ||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 7,675 | 7,400 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of interest rate swaps | 4,729 | — | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (9,685 | ) | (3,802 | ) | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 18,804 | 50,634 | ||||||
| Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock | — | 11,437 | ||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 3,465 | ||||||
| Bad debt expense | 5,379 | 2,011 | ||||||
| Other non-cash, net | (94 | ) | 1,004 | |||||
| Earnings from equity method investment | (3,723 | ) | (4,230 | ) | ||||
| Distributions received from equity method investment | 2,878 | 2,497 | ||||||
| Provision on liability for uncertain tax positions | (7,503 | ) | 1,434 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade receivables | 13,040 | 8,992 | ||||||
| Inventories | 68,190 | (57,034 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,326 | ) | 4,722 | |||||
| Income tax receivable | 1,333 | 1,723 | ||||||
| Other assets | (4,346 | ) | (466 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | (8,512 | ) | (12,358 | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (11,938 | ) | (19,420 | ) | ||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 2,848 | 249 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 116,369 | 32,309 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (33,189 | ) | (39,684 | ) | ||||
| Capital reimbursed from insurance proceeds | 1,463 | — | ||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | — | 24 | ||||||
| Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (5,358 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (31,726 | ) | (45,018 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings | — | 320,125 | ||||||
| Payments on long-term debt borrowings | (13,250 | ) | (286,447 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities | 48,000 | 25,000 | ||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facilities | (48,000 | ) | (25,000 | ) | ||||
| Deferred financing fees paid | — | (6,865 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | — | 257,663 | ||||||
| Repayments of finance lease obligations | (625 | ) | — | |||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | — | (280,701 | ) | |||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (13,875 | ) | 3,775 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (631 | ) | (2,392 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | 70,137 | (11,326 | ) | |||||
| Cash at beginning of period | 32,626 | 43,952 | ||||||
| Cash at end of period | $ | 102,763 | $ | 32,626 | ||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 25,747 | $ | 12,621 | ||||
| Income taxes paid, net | 6,990 | 20,313 | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 955 | $ | 6,029 | ||||
| Capitalized internal-use software included in accounts payable – related party | — | 350 | ||||||
| Right-of-use operating and finance lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | 6,193 | 46,244 | ||||||
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| Quarter Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 111 | $ | (19,033 | ) | $ | (2,388 | ) | $ | (5,694 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,966 | 9,341 | 40,751 | 38,175 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 9,646 | 6,560 | 30,916 | 15,753 | |||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (16,313 | ) | (5,984 | ) | (7,672 | ) | 19,415 | ||||||||
| Loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment | 7 | 47 | 138 | 193 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges(a) | 1,112 | 1,201 | 3,727 | 1,607 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense(b) | 3,917 | 10,219 | 18,804 | 50,634 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency transactions(c) | (1,042 | ) | (283 | ) | (110 | ) | 2,534 | ||||||||
| Strategic initiative costs(d) | 1,026 | 929 | 4,092 | 3,948 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration related costs(e) | 900 | 69 | 911 | 326 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt(f) | — | — | — | 3,465 | |||||||||||
| Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock(g) | — | — | — | 11,437 | |||||||||||
| Odessa fire(h) | (1,840 | ) | 869 | (2,600 | ) | 869 | |||||||||
| Other(i) | 1,419 | 450 | 1,456 | 590 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 9,909 | $ | 4,385 | $ | 88,025 | $ | 143,252 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 90,867 | $ | 107,924 | $ | 566,492 | $ | 695,736 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) margin | 0.1 | % | (17.6 | )% | (0.4 | )% | (0.8 | )% | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 10.9 | % | 4.1 | % | 15.5 | % | 20.6 | % | |||||||
(a) Represents costs related to a cost reduction plan that includes severance and other costs for our executive management changes and additional costs related to our cost reduction plans, which include further actions to reduce our manufacturing overhead by reducing headcount in addition to facility shutdowns.
(b) Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
(c) Represents unrealized foreign currency transaction losses associated with our international subsidiaries.
(d) Represents fees paid to external consultants and other expenses for our strategic initiatives.
(e) Represents acquisition and integration costs primarily related to the acquisitions of GLI and Radiant, the equity investment in Premier Pools & Spas, as well as other costs related to potential transactions.
(f) Represents the loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with our debt refinancing on February 23, 2022.
(g) Represents underwriting fees related to our offering of common stock that was completed in January 2022.
(h) Represents costs incurred and insurance recoveries related to a production facility fire in Odessa, Texas.
(i) Other costs consist of other discrete items as determined by management, primarily including: (i) fees paid to external advisors for various matters, (ii) the cost incurred and insurance proceeds related to our production facility fire in Picton, Australia in 2020, (iii) non-cash adjustments to record the step-up in the fair value of inventory related to the acquisitions of GLI and Radiant, which were amortized through cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations, (iv) gain on sale of portion of equity method investment, and (v) other items.
| Latham Group, Inc. | |||
| Net Debt Leverage Ratio | |||
| (Non-GAAP Reconciliation) (in thousands) | |||
| December 31, 2023 | |||
| Total Debt | $ | 301,201 | |
| Cash | (102,763 | ) | |
| Net Debt | 198,438 | ||
| LTM Adjusted EBITDA(a) | 88,025 | ||
| Net Debt Leverage Ratio | 2.25 | x | |
(a) LTM Adjusted EBITDA is the sum of the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA for the four quarters ended December 31, 2023. See above for the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss).
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