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Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

 

 

 

LOGO

  

1801 Russellville Road

Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101

Holley.com

 

 

HOLLEY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2021 RESULTS

 

 

Strong organic growth and execution against strategic initiatives drive performance

Discloses quarterly 2020 historical results and confirms guidance

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Aug 11, 2021 – Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY), the largest and fastest growing platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2021.

Second Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period

 

   

Net Sales increased 54% to $193.0 million compared to $125.3 million in 2020

 

   

Gross Profit increased 48% to $81.2 million compared to $54.8 million last year

 

   

Operating Income increased 52% to $40.1 million compared to $26.3 million in 2020

 

   

Net Income increased 85% to $23.1 million from $12.5 million last year

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 49% to $54.1 million compared to $36.4 million in 2020

 

   

Acquired AEM Performance Electronics (“AEM”) adding to Holley’s electronics offering

 

   

Continued execution on direct-to-consumer channel growth strategy

2021 Outlook

 

   

Company reiterates fiscal 2021 Net Sales expected to range between $648-$663 million, Pro Forma Net Sales1 between $655-$670 million, and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA1 between $165-170 million

 

1

See “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Tom Tomlinson, Holley’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Consumer demand for our products was strong in the second quarter and we continued to see excellent growth in our direct-to-consumer channel. Our team performed well, captured significant additional demand in the quarter, and delivered great overall results.”

Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Net sales increased 54% to $193.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, up from $125.3 million in the second quarter of 2020. Non-comparable sales associated with acquisitions, including the AEM acquisition completed in April and several completed in the fourth quarter of 2020, contributed $36.7 million of net sales growth in the quarter. Organic growth for comparable brands contributed the remaining $31.0 million of year-over-year net sales growth, representing slightly more than 25% growth over second quarter 2020 net sales. Consumer demand for electronic performance products drove the majority of the organic growth in the quarter.


Cost of goods sold increased $41.4 million, or 59%, to $111.8 million, as compared to $70.5 million for the second quarter of 2020 and is primarily attributable to the increase in product sales. Gross profit for the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2021 increased $26.4 million, or 48.1%, to $81.2 million, as compared to $54.8 million for the second quarter of 2020. The increase in gross profit was driven by the increase in sales. Gross margin for the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2021 was 42.1% compared to a gross margin of 43.8% for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2020.

Selling, general and administrative costs for the quarter increased $9.9 million to $26.2 million, representing an increase of 61% when compared to $16.3 million in 2020. Incremental SG&A from recent acquisitions were responsible for $5.3 million of the increase in the quarter. Additional cost drivers include a $1.6 million increase in shipping costs related to higher sales and global supply chain pressure, higher audit fees associated with the business combination with Empower, and increases in software licensing that support Holley’s growth.

R&D and other operating expenses provided leverage in the second quarter, as those expenses increased 26% and 20%, respectively, against the net sales increase of 54%. Increases in these other operating expense areas are primarily due to acquisitions.

Net income for the second quarter 2021 reflects higher sales volume and the leverage achieved on certain fixed expenses. Net income improved to $23.1 million in the second quarter compared to $12.5 million in 2020, an increase of 85%.

Adjusted EBITDA grew from $36.4 million in the second quarter last year to $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, representing 49% year-over-year growth. Reconciliation to GAAP Net Income is included in the “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” table below.

Significant Event Subsequent to Quarter End

On July 16, 2021, Holley completed the business combination with Empower LTD and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLLY). Since the transaction closed in Holley’s third fiscal quarter, the 10-Q Holley will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the second quarter will reflect the pre-combination results of Empower LTD.

Fiscal 2021 Full Year Outlook

We reiterate our full-year expectations of recognized net sales in the range of $648 to $663 million for fiscal 2021. We expect pro forma net sales in the range of $655 to $670 million, and pro forma adjusted EBITDA between $165 and $170 million. Additional information regarding pro forma adjustments is included in the “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” table below.

Dominic Bardos, Holley’s Chief Financial Officer, added, “We continued to execute on our strategy in the second quarter, with both organic growth and recent acquisitions contributing to our strong revenue performance. We expect sales growth to moderate in the back half of 2021, largely due to lapping strong 2020 performance and the three acquisitions made during the fourth quarter last year. Our full-year guidance also contemplates the uncertainties surrounding global supply chain challenges and inflationary pressure on raw material costs. Our markets remain strong and our consumers continue to be highly engaged.”


Conference Call

A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at investor.holley.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 1-844-200-6205 (United States Toll Free), 1-646-904-5544 (United States Local), or + 44-208-0682-558 (All Other Locations) using the access code of 472207.

For those unable to participate, a telephone replay recording will be available until Wednesday, September 1, 2021. To access the replay, please call 1-929-458-6194 (U.S.), 0204-525-0658 (U.K.), or + 44-204-525-0658 (All Other Locations) and enter confirmation code 986200. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s website.

About Holley Inc.

Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY) is a leading designer, marketer, and manufacturer of high-performance products for car and truck enthusiasts. Holley offers the largest portfolio of iconic brands that deliver innovation and inspiration to a large and diverse community of millions of avid automotive enthusiasts who are passionate about the performance and personalization of their classic and modern cars. Holley has disrupted the performance category by putting the enthusiast consumer first, developing innovative new products, and building a robust M&A process that has added meaningful scale and diversity to its platform. For more information on Holley, visit https://www.holley.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Holley’s future financial or operating performance. For example, projections of future revenue and adjusted EBITDA and other metrics are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “or” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Holley and its management are inherently uncertain factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: 1) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination with Empower LTD, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; 2) costs related to the business combination and Holley becoming a public company; 3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Holley; 5) the possibility that Holley may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; 6) Holley’s estimates of its financial performance; 7) the impact of the novel coronavirus disease pandemic and its effect on business and financial conditions; and 8) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed on July 28, 2021. Although Holley believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements or projections set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward looking statements or projections will be achieved. There may be additional risks that Holley presently does not know or that Holley currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Holley undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.


Investor Relations:

Ross Collins / Stephen Poe

Alpha IR Group

312-445-2870

HLLY@alpha-ir.com

[Financial Tables to Follow]


HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the thirteen weeks ended     For the twenty-six weeks ended  
     27-Jun
2021
     June 28,
2020
     Variance      %
Variance
    27-Jun
2021
     June 28,
2020
     Variance     %
Variance
 

Net Sales

   $ 193,041      $ 125,296      $ 67,745        54.1   $ 353,373      $ 232,453      $ 120,920       52.0

Cost of Goods Sold

     111,841        70,468        41,373        58.7     206,494        134,292        72,202       53.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     81,200        54,828        26,372        48.1     146,879        98,161        48,718       49.6

Operating Expenses

     41,138        28,479        12,659        44.5     94,036        54,138        39,898       73.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     40,062        26,349        13,713        52.0     52,843        44,023        8,820       20.0

Interest Expense

     11,174        11,013        161        1.5     21,245        22,518        (1,273     -5.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     28,888        15,336        13,552        88.4     31,598        21,505        10,093       46.9

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

     5,790        2,827        2,963        104.8     10,556        4,144        6,412       154.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

     23,098        12,509        10,589        84.7     21,042        17,361        3,681       21.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income:

                     

Foreign Currency Translation Adj.

     35        —          35        —         19        —          19       —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Net Income:

     23,133        12,509        10,624        84.9     21,061        17,361        3,700       21.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 


HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the thirteen weeks ended  
     March 29,
2020
     June 28,
2020
     Sept. 27,
2020
     Dec. 31,
2020
    March 28,
2021
    27-Jun
2021
 

Net Sales

   $ 107,157      $ 125,296      $ 133,307      $ 138,419     $ 160,332     $ 193,041  

Cost of Goods Sold

     63,824        70,468        77,778        83,865       94,653       111,841  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     43,333        54,828        55,529        54,554       65,679       81,200  

Operating Expenses

     25,659        28,479        27,149        41,502       52,898       41,138  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     17,674        26,349        28,380        13,052       12,781       40,062  

Interest Expense

     11,505        11,013        9,325        11,929       10,071       11,174  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     6,169        15,336        19,055        1,123       2,710       28,888  

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

     1,317        2,827        5,512        (830     4,766       5,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

     4,852        12,509        13,543        1,953       (2,056     23,098  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income:

               

Foreign Currency Translation Adj.

     —          —          —          16       (16     35  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Net Income:

     4,852        12,509        13,543        1,969       (2,072     23,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     As of
March 29,
2020
    As of
June 28,
2020
    As of
Sept. 27,
2020
    As of
Dec. 31,
2020
    As of
March 28,
2021
    As of
27-Jun
2021
 

Assets

            

Total Current Assets

   $ 200,825     $ 221,873     $ 190,361     $ 257,980     $ 275,832     $ 261,207  

Net Property, Plant & Equipment

     32,752       32,929       34,131       43,729       44,581       49,692  

Goodwill

     297,607       297,607       297,607       359,099       359,099       377,368  

Other Net Intangibles

     330,807       328,157       325,459       404,522       401,186       425,423  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     861,991       880,566       847,558       1,065,330       1,080,698       1,113,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

            

Total Current Liabilities

     46,980       53,046       54,463       82,009       98,175       107,428  

Long-term Debt Net of Current Portion

     531,078       530,857       482,636       649,458       650,123       649,874  

Deferred Taxes

     51,656       51,863       51,995       71,336       71,814       72,538  

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

     21,890       21,890       21,890       22,146       22,146       22,146  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     651,604       657,656       610,984       824,949       842,258       851,986  

Common Stock

     —         —         —         —         —         —    

Additional Paid-In Capital

     236,624       236,638       236,759       238,890       239,021       239,152  

Accumulated Loss

     (397     (397     (397     (674     (690     (655

Retained Earnings

     (25,840     (13,331     212       2,165       109       23,207  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholder’s Equity

     210,387       222,910       236,574       240,381       238,440       261,704  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

     861,991       880,566       847,558       1,065,330       1,080,698       1,113,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the thirteen weeks ended  
     March 29,
2020
    June 28,
2020
    Sept. 27,
2020
    Dec. 31,
2020
    March 28,
2021
    27-Jun
2021
 

Operating Activities

            

Net Income

   $ 4,852     $ 12,509     $ 13,543     $ 1,953     $ (2,056   $ 23,098  

Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash

     5,964       5,811       6,102       13,960       7,142       24,855  

Changes in Operating Assets & Liabilities

     6,764       7,549       12,510       (3,104     13,870       (20,512
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash from Operating Activities

     17,580       25,869       32,155       12,809       18,956       27,441  

Investing Activities

            

Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions

     (1,283     (2,152     (3,218     (2,082     (3,104     (3,752

Acquisitions

     —         (50     —         (156,833     —         (54,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash from Investing Activities

     (1,283     (2,202     (3,218     (158,915     (3,104     (57,763

Financing Activities

            

Net Change and Principal Payments in Debt

     27,500       (1,050     (48,950     163,044       (64     (1,475
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents

     43,797       22,617       (20,013     16,938       15,788       (31,797
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

            

Beginning of Period

     8,335       52,132       74,749       54,736       71,674       87,462  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

     52,132       74,749       54,736       71,674       87,462       55,665  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

USE AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the thirteen weeks ended  

Description

   June 27,
2021
     June 28,
2020
 

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 23,098      $ 12,509  

Adjustments:

     

Interest Expense

     11,174        11,013  

Income Taxes

     5,790        2,827  

Depreciation

     2,201        1,988  

Amortization

     3,502        2,701  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

     45,765        31,038  

Acquisition Integration & Restructuring

     2,676        3,118  

Unusual or Nonrecurring Expenses

     3,993        1,435  

Related Party Acquisition and Management Fee Expenses

     1,658        880  

Other Expense

     47        (109
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

     54,139        36,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Description

   13 Weeks Ended
June 27, 2021
 

Net Sales

     193,041  

Adjustments:

  

Sales from Acquisitions within 365 Days of Purchase (Non-Comparable to Prior Year)

     (36,700
  

 

 

 

Organic Sales (Comparable to Prior Year Period Net Sales)

     156,341  

 

Description

   2021 Forecast
Low Range
     2021 Forecast
High Range
 

Net Sales

   $ 647,600      $ 662,600  

Pre-Acquisition Net Sales (AEM Performance Electronics)

     7,400        7,400  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro Forma Net Sales

     655,000        670,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 163,400      $ 168,400  

Pre-Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA (AEM Performance Electronics)

     1,600        1,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA

     165,000        170,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Holley believes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. In addition, Holley uses these measures internally to establish forecasts, budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor its business. Holley believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help to depict a more realistic representation of the performance of the underlying business, enabling the Company to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future.

Holley defines EBITDA as earnings before (a) interest expense, (b) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Holley defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus (i) unusual or nonrecurring expenses that consist primarily of the addback of the amortization of the fair market value increase in inventory in 2019 and 2018 (for 2020, the addbacks consist of the amortization of the fair market value increase in inventory and legal settlement), (ii) acquisition and restructuring costs, (iii) related party acquisition and management fee costs, and (iv) other expenses, which includes losses from disposal of fixed assets and foreign currency transactions.


Organic sales excludes the impact from sales from acquisitions within 365 days of the consummation of such acquisition. Holley believes organic sales provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding Holley’s underlying sales trends.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and organic sales are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. These measures should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from or included in these metrics are significant components in understanding and assessing Holley’s financial performance. These metrics should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

A forecast for 2021 Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, Holley is unable to provide a reconciliation of these measures without unreasonable effort.