MALIBU BOATS, INC.

Results of Operations

The table below sets forth our consolidated results of operations, expressed in thousands (except unit volume and net sales per unit) and as a percentage of net sales, for the periods presented. Our consolidated financial results for these periods are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated financial results that we will achieve in future periods. Certain totals in the table below will not sum to exactly 100% due to rounding.

Comparison of the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 to the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024

Net sales for fiscal year 2025 decreased $21.5 million, or 2.6%, to $807.6 million, compared to fiscal year 2024. The decrease in net sales was driven primarily by decreased unit volumes in the Saltwater Fishing and Cobalt segments resulting primarily from decreased wholesale shipments and an unfavorable segment mix, partially offset by increased unit volumes in the Malibu segment, favorable model mix across all segments and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases. Unit volume for fiscal year 2025 decreased 487 units, or 9.0%, to 4,898 units compared to fiscal year 2024. Our unit volume decreased primarily due to lower wholesale shipments in the Saltwater Fishing and Cobalt segments, partially offset by increased wholesale shipments to the Malibu segment. The decrease in overall wholesale shipments were driven by lower retail activity and our dealers' desire to hold less inventory.

Net sales attributable to our Malibu segment increased $33.6 million, or 12.0%, to $312.7 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. Unit volumes attributable to our Malibu segment increased 42 units for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower wholesale shipments during fiscal year 2024, as a result of elevated dealer inventory levels. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by an increase in units, a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Net sales attributable to our Saltwater Fishing segment decreased $47.9 million, or 14.6%, to $279.6 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower wholesale shipments driven by lower retail activity and our dealers' desire to hold less inventory. Unit volumes decreased 367 units for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. The decrease in net sales was driven by a decrease in units and increased promotional costs, partially offset by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Net sales attributable to our Cobalt segment decreased $7.1 million, or 3.2%, to $215.2 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. Unit volumes attributable to Cobalt decreased 162 units for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower wholesale shipments driven by lower retail activity and our dealers' desire to hold less inventory. The decrease in net sales was driven primarily by a decrease in units, partially offset by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Overall consolidated net sales per unit increased 7.1% to $164,876 per unit for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. Net sales per unit for our Malibu segment increased 9.9% to $140,665 per unit for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, driven by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases. Net sales per unit for our Saltwater Fishing segment increased 10.1% to $220,881 per unit for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, driven by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases, partially offset by increased promotional costs. Net sales per unit for our Cobalt segment increased 7.9% to $152,752 per unit for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, driven by favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Cost of sales for fiscal year 2025 decreased $18.5 million, or 2.7%, to $663.5 million compared to fiscal year 2024. The decrease in cost of sales was primarily driven by a 9.0% decrease in volumes, partially offset by higher per unit material and labor costs, increased warranty expense partially due to a model mix with a higher average selling price, and increased depreciation expense. In the Malibu segment, per unit material costs increased by $11.4 million driven by a more expensive model mix that corresponded with higher net sales per unit, and inflationary pressures, partially offset by a decrease in per unit labor costs of $2.9 million due to higher unit volumes. In the Saltwater Fishing segment, per unit material and labor costs increased $17.6 million driven by a more expensive model mix, that corresponded with higher net sales per unit, fixed-cost deleveraging due to lower volumes and inflationary pressures. In the Cobalt segment, per unit material and labor costs increased $14.9 million driven by a more expensive model mix, fixed-cost deleveraging due to lower volumes and inflationary pressures.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for fiscal year 2025 decreased $3.0 million, or 2.0%, compared to fiscal year 2024. The decrease in gross profit was driven primarily by lower net sales, partially offset by decreased cost of sales for the reasons noted above. Gross margin for fiscal year 2025 increased from 17.7% to 17.8%.

Totalo perating expenses for fiscal year 2025 decreased by $80.7 million, or 39.8%, from fiscal year 2024, primarily due to $88.4 million in impairment charges related to Maverick Boat Group in fiscal year 2024, partially offset by a $16.1 million increase in general and administrative expenses. In fiscal year 2024, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $49.2 million and an impairment charge to trade names of $39.2 million, both related to Maverick Boat Group. We did not recognize any impairment charges in fiscal year 2025.

General and administrative expense for fiscal year 2025 increased $16.1 million, or 21.1%, to $92.5 million compared to fiscal year 2024. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by a $3.5 million legal settlement along with other related legal fees and increases in stock-based compensation expense, incentive pay and salaries. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased 220 basis points to 11.4% for fiscal year 2025 compared to 9.2% for fiscal year 2024. Selling and marketing expense for fiscal year 2025 increased $0.3 million, or 1.3% to $23.1 million compared to fiscal year 2024. The increase was driven primarily by an increase in compensation and travel. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expense increased 20 basis points to 2.9% for fiscal year 2025 compared to 2.7% for fiscal year 2024. Amortization expense for fiscal year 2025 remained flat at $6.8 million.

Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net for fiscal year 2025 decreased by $0.3 million, or 18.5% to $1.5 million as compared to fiscal year 2024. Our net interest expense increased by $0.04 million during fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes for fiscal year 2025 increased $6.4 million, or 474.3% to $5.0 million compared to fiscal year 2024. This increase was primarily driven by higher pre-tax earnings, offset by impairment charges related to our Maverick Boat Group reporting unit in prior year. For fiscal year 2025, our effective tax rate of 24.8% was increased by a shortfall expense generated by certain stock-based compensation, certain federal tax code limitations, and the impact of U.S. state taxes. These increases were partially offset by research tax credits. For fiscal year 2024, our effective tax rate of 2.3% was reduced by the impairment charges related to our Maverick Boat Group reporting unit.

Non-controlling interest

Non-controlling interest represents the ownership interests of the members of the LLC other than us and the amount recorded as non-controlling interest in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is computed by multiplying pre-tax income (loss) for the applicable fiscal year by the percentage ownership in the LLC not directly attributable to us. For fiscal years 2025 and 2024, the weighted average non-controlling interest attributable to ownership interests in the LLC not directly attributable to us was 1.6% and 1.9%, respectively.

Comparison of the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 to the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023

Net sales for fiscal year 2024 decreased $559.3 million, or 40.3%, to $829.0 million, compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net sales was driven primarily by decreased unit volumes across all segments resulting primarily from decreased wholesale shipments and increased promotional costs across all segments resulting from elevated channel inventory levels and increased flooring costs for the Saltwater Fishing and Cobalt segments, partially offset by a favorable model mix in our Saltwater Fishing segment and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases. Unit volume for fiscal year 2024 decreased 4,478 units, or 45.4%, to 5,385 units compared to fiscal year 2023. Our unit volume decreased primarily due to lower wholesale shipments across all segments. The decrease in wholesale shipments was driven by our efforts to address elevated channel inventory resulting from weakening retail demand experienced throughout the fiscal year.

Net sales attributable to our Malibu segment decreased $357.1 million, or 56.1%, to $279.1 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. Unit volumes attributable to our Malibu segment decreased 2,946 units for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower wholesale shipments driven by lower retail activity during the period, increased promotional costs and elevated dealer channel inventory levels.

Net sales attributable to our Saltwater Fishing segment decreased $121.6 million, or 27.1%, to $327.5 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. Unit volumes decreased 952 units for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net sales was driven by a decrease in units and increased dealer flooring program costs, partially offset by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Net sales attributable to our Cobalt segment decreased $80.6 million, or 26.6%, to $222.4 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. Unit volumes attributable to Cobalt decreased 580 units for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net sales was driven primarily by a decrease in units, increased dealer flooring program costs and unfavorable model mix, partially offset by inflation-driven year-over-year price increases.

Overall consolidated net sales per unit increased 9.4% to $153,953 per unit for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023. Net sales per unit for our Malibu segment increased 3.1% to $127,983 per unit for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, driven by an increased mix of higher optioned boats and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases, partially offset by increased promotional costs and increased dealer flooring program costs. Net sales per unit for our Saltwater Fishing segment increased 15.4% to $200,577 per unit for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, driven by a favorable model mix and inflation-driven year-over-year price increases, partially offset by increased promotional activities and increased dealer flooring program costs. Net sales per unit for our Cobalt segment increased 0.5% to $141,542 per unit for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, driven by inflation-driven year-over-year price increases, partially offset by increased promotional activities, unfavorable model mix, and increased dealer flooring program costs.

Cost of sales for fiscal year 2024 decreased $355.1 million, or 34.2%, to $681.9 million compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in cost of sales was primarily driven by a 45.4% decrease in volumes and continuing inflationary pressure on costs. In the Malibu segment, per unit material and labor costs increased $24.3 million driven by an increased mix of larger models that corresponded with higher net sales per unit, fixed-cost deleveraging due to lower volumes and increased prices due to inflationary pressures. In the Saltwater Fishing segment, per unit material and labor costs increased $31.7 million driven by an increased mix of larger models that corresponded with higher net sales per unit, fixed-cost deleveraging due to lower volumes and increased prices due to inflationary pressures. In the Cobalt segment, per unit material and labor costs increased $5.8 million driven by fixed-cost deleveraging due to lower volumes and increased prices due to inflationary pressures.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for fiscal year 2024 decreased $204.2 million, or 58.1%, compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in gross profit was driven primarily by lower sales revenue along with fixed-cost deleveraging. Gross margin for fiscal year 2024 decreased from 25.3% to 17.7% driven primarily by an increased mix of the Saltwater Fishing segment and increased dealer flooring program costs.

Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2024 decreased by $3.5 million, or 1.7%, from fiscal year 2023, primarily due to a $99.4 million decrease in general and administrative expenses related to our settlement of product liability cases in fiscal year 2023, partially offset by $88.4 million in impairment charges related to Maverick Boat Group. General and administrative expense for fiscal year 2024 decreased $99.4 million, or 56.6%, to $76.3 million compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by the $100.0 million settlement of product liability cases in June 2023. Additionally, there was a decrease in compensation and personnel-related expenses partially offset by increases in legal and professional fees, licenses and permits, and IT infrastructure expenses. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses decreased 350 basis points to 9.2% for fiscal year 2024 compared to 12.7% for fiscal year 2023. In fiscal year 2024, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $49.2 million and an impairment charge to trade names of $39.2 million, both related to Maverick Boat Group. We did not recognize any impairment charges in fiscal year 2023. Selling and marketing expense for fiscal year 2024 decreased $1.2 million, or 5.1% to $22.8 million compared to fiscal year 2023. The decrease was driven primarily by a decrease related to boat show and related events. As a percentage of sales, selling and marketing expense increased 100 basis points to 2.7% for fiscal year 2024 compared to 1.7% for fiscal year 2023. Amortization expense for fiscal year 2024 remained flat at $6.8 million.

Other Expense, Net

Other expense, net for fiscal year 2024 decreased by $1.5 million, or 44.2% to $1.8 million as compared to fiscal year 2023. Our interest expense decreased by $1.1 million during fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 due to lower average outstanding debt.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes for fiscal year 2024 decreased $34.9 million, or 104.0% to ($1.3 million) compared to fiscal year 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by lower pre-tax earnings, including impairment charges related to our Maverick Boat Group reporting unit. For fiscal year 2024, our effective tax rate of 2.3% was reduced by the impairment charges related to our Maverick Boat Group reporting unit. For fiscal year 2023, our effective tax rate of 23.7% differed from the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the impact of U.S. state taxes. This increase in the effective tax rate was partially offset by the benefit of the research and development tax credit as well as the impact of non-controlling interests in the LLC.

Non-controlling interest

Non-controlling interest represents the ownership interests of the members of the LLC other than us and the amount recorded as non-controlling interest in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is computed by multiplying pre-tax income (loss) for the applicable fiscal year by the percentage ownership in the LLC not directly attributable to us. For fiscal years 2024 and 2023, the weighted average non-controlling interest attributable to ownership interests in the LLC not directly attributable to us was 1.9% and 2.6%, respectively.