UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

Commission File Number. 1-14173

MARINEMAX, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

727-531-1700

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

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The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock on April 26, 2019 was 27,323,100.

MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table of Contents

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our “expectations,” “anticipations,” “intentions,” “beliefs,” or “strategies” regarding the future. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to market risks such as interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk; economic and industry conditions and corresponding effects on consumer behavior and operating results; environmental conditions; inclement weather; certain specific and isolated events; our future estimates, assumptions and judgments, including statements regarding whether such estimates, assumptions and judgments would have a material adverse effect on our operating results; the impact of changes in accounting policy and standards; our plans to accelerate our growth through acquisitions and new store openings; our belief that our existing capital resources will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next 12 months, except for possible significant acquisitions; and the seasonality and cyclicality of our business and the effect of such seasonality and cyclicality on our business, financial results and inventory levels. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.

General

We are the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in the United States with fiscal 2018 revenue approaching $1.2 billion. Through our current 67 retail locations in 16 states (as of the filing of this Quarterly Report on 10-Q), we sell new and used recreational boats and related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and accessories. We also arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended service contracts; provide boat repair and maintenance services; offer yacht and boat brokerage sales; and, where available, offer slip and storage accommodations, as well as the charter of power yachts in the British Virgin Islands.

MarineMax was incorporated in January 1998 (and reincorporated in Florida in March 2015).  We commenced operations with the acquisition of five independent recreational boat dealers on March 1, 1998.  Since the initial acquisitions in March 1998, we have, as of the filing of this Quarterly Report on 10-Q, acquired 29 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and two full-service yacht repair facilities. As a part of our acquisition strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their potential acquisition by us.  Potential acquisition discussions frequently take place over a long period of time and involve difficult business integration and other issues, including, in some cases, management succession and related matters.  As a result of these and other factors, a number of potential acquisitions that from time to time appear likely to occur do not result in binding legal agreements and are not consummated.  We completed one acquisition in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, three acquisitions in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, and one acquisition to date in fiscal 2019.

General economic conditions and consumer spending patterns can negatively impact our operating results. Unfavorable local, regional, national, or global economic developments or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects could reduce consumer spending in the markets we serve and adversely affect our business. Economic conditions in areas in which we operate dealerships, particularly Florida, in which we generated approximately 55%, 55%, and 51% of our revenue during fiscal 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively, can have a major impact on our operations. Local influences, such as corporate downsizing, military base closings, and inclement weather such as hurricanes and other storms, environmental conditions, and specific events, such as the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, also could adversely affect, and in certain instances have adversely affected, our operations in certain markets.

In an economic downturn, consumer discretionary spending levels generally decline, at times resulting in disproportionately large reductions in the sale of luxury goods. Consumer spending on luxury goods also may decline as a result of lower consumer confidence levels, even if prevailing economic conditions are favorable. As a result, an economic downturn could impact us more than certain of our competitors due to our strategic focus on a higher end of our market. Although we have expanded our operations during periods of stagnant or modestly declining industry trends, the cyclical nature of the recreational boating industry or the lack of industry growth may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Any period of adverse economic conditions or low consumer confidence is likely to have a negative effect on our business.

Historically, in periods of lower consumer spending and depressed economic conditions, we have, among other things, substantially reduced our acquisition program, delayed new store openings, reduced our inventory purchases, engaged in inventory reduction efforts, closed a number of our retail locations, reduced our headcount, and amended and replaced our credit facility.  Acquisitions and new store openings remain important strategies to our company, and we plan to accelerate our growth through these strategies as industry conditions continue to improve.

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Although past economic conditions have adversely affected our operating results, we believe we have capitalized on our core strengths to substantially outperform the industry, resulting in market share gains.  Our ability to capture such market share supports the alignment of our retailing strategies with the desires of consumers.  We believe the steps we have taken to address weak market conditions in the past have yielded, and will yield in the future, an increase in revenue. We expect our core strengths and retailing strategies will position us to capitalize on growth opportunities as they occur and will allow us to emerge with greater earnings potential as industry conditions continue to recover.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact and risks related to these policies on our business operations are discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations when such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.

In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial condition in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We base our estimates on historical experiences and on various other assumptions (including future earnings) that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these assumptions form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities, including contingent assets and liabilities such as contingent consideration liabilities from acquisitions, which are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require our most difficult, subjective, and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

Revenue Recognition

The majority of our revenue is from contracts with customers for the sale of boats, motors, and trailers. We recognize revenue from boat, motor, and trailer sales upon transfer of control of the boat, motor, or trailer to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance or delivery to the customer. At the time of acceptance or delivery, the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits of the boat, motor, or trailer at such time. We recognize commissions earned from a brokerage sale when the related brokerage transaction closes upon transfer of control of the boat, motor, or trailer to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance or delivery to the customer.

We do not directly finance our customers’ boat, motor, or trailer purchases. In many cases, we assist with third-party financing for boat, motor, and trailer sales. We recognize commissions earned by us for placing notes with financial institutions in connection with customer boat financing when we recognize the related boat sales. Pursuant to negotiated agreements with financial institutions, we are charged back for a portion of these fees should the customer terminate or default on the related finance contract before it is outstanding for a stipulated minimum period of time.  We base the chargeback allowance, which was not material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of March 31, 2019, on our experience with repayments or defaults on the related finance contracts. We recognize variable consideration from commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at generally the later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution or recognition of the related boat sale. We also recognize variable consideration from marketing fees earned on insurance products sold by third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the insurance product as evidenced by contract execution or when the related boat sale is recognized.

We recognize revenue from parts and service operations (boat maintenance and repairs) over time as services are performed. Each boat maintenance and repair service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for boat maintenance and repairs is typically due upon the completion of the service, which is generally completed within a short period of time from contract inception. We satisfy our performance obligations, transfer control, and recognize revenue over time for parts and service operations because we are creating a contract asset with no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Contract assets primarily relate to our right to consideration for work in process not yet billed at the reporting date associated with maintenance and repair services. We use an input method to recognize revenue and measure progress based on labor hours expended to satisfy the performance obligation at average labor rates. We have determined labor hours expended to be the relevant measure of work performed to complete the maintenance and repair service for the customer. As a practical expedient, since repair and maintenance service contracts have an original duration of one year or less, we do not consider the time value of money, and we do not disclose estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future for performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period or when we expect to recognize such revenue. Contract assets, recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets, totaled approximately $2.7 million and $3.1 million as of October 1, 2018 (beginning of the period of adoption of ASC 606) and March 31, 2019, respectively.

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We recognize deferred revenue from service operations and slip and storage services over time on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as our performance obligations are met. We recognize income from the rentals of chartering power and sailing yachts over time on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as our performance obligations are met.

Vendor Consideration Received

We account for consideration received from our vendors in accordance with ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”. ASC 606 requires us to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders.  Pursuant to ASC 606, amounts received by us under our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers are netted against related advertising expenses.  Our consideration received from our vendors contains uncertainties because the calculation requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including our ability to collect amounts due from vendors and the ability to meet certain criteria stipulated by our vendors.  We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our vendor considerations which would result in a material effect on our operating results.

Inventories

Inventory costs consist of the amount paid to acquire inventory, net of vendor consideration and purchase discounts, the cost of equipment added, reconditioning costs, and transportation costs relating to acquiring inventory for sale. We state new and used boat, motor, and trailer inventories at the lower of cost, determined on a specific-identification basis, or net realizable value. We state parts and accessories at the lower of cost, determined on an average cost basis, or net realizable value. We utilize our historical experience, the aging of the inventories, and our consideration of current market trends as the basis for determining a lower of cost or net realizable value valuation allowance. Our lower of cost or net realizable value valuation allowance contains uncertainties because the calculation requires management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding the amount at which the inventory will ultimately be sold which considers forecasted market trends, model changes, and new product introductions. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our lower of cost or net realizable value valuation allowance which would result in a material effect on our operating results. As of September 30, 2018 and March 31, 2019, our lower of cost or net realizable value valuation allowance for new and used boat, motor, and trailer inventories was $1.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively. If events occur and market conditions change, causing the fair value to fall below carrying value, the lower of cost or net realizable value valuation allowance could increase.

Goodwill

We account for goodwill in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), which provides that the excess of cost over net assets of businesses acquired is recorded as goodwill. In January 2018, we purchased Island Marine Center, a privately owned boat dealer located in New Jersey resulting in the recording of $1.3 million in goodwill. In total, current and previous acquisitions have resulted in the recording of $27.4 million in goodwill.  In accordance with ASC 350, we review goodwill for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Our annual impairment test is performed during the fourth fiscal quarter.  If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value we would recognize an impairment loss in accordance with ASC 350. As of March 31, 2019, and based upon our most recent analysis, we determined through our qualitative assessment that it is not “more likely than not” that the fair values of our reporting units are less than their carrying values.  As a result, we were not required to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The qualitative assessment requires us to make judgments and assumptions regarding macroeconomic and industry conditions, our financial performance, and other factors.  We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a change in the judgments and assumptions used in our qualitative assessment which would result in a material effect on our operating results.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

FASB Accounting Standards Codification 360-10-40, “Property, Plant, and Equipment - Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“ASC 360-10-40”), requires that long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the asset is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to undiscounted future net cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair market value. Estimates of expected future cash flows represent our best estimate based on currently available information and reasonable and supportable assumptions. Our impairment loss calculations contain uncertainties because they require us to make assumptions and to apply judgment in order to estimate expected future cash flows. Any impairment recognized in accordance with ASC 360-10-40 is permanent and may not be restored. The

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analysis is performed at a regional level for indicators of permanent impairment given the geographical interdependencies among our locations. Based upon our most recent analysis, we believe no impairment of long-lived assets existed as of March 31, 2019. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a change in the future estimates or assumptions used to test for recoverability which would result in a material effect on our operating results.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for our stock-based compensation plans following the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”).  In accordance with ASC 718, we use the Black-Scholes valuation model for valuing all stock-based compensation and shares purchased under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  We measure compensation for restricted stock awards and restricted stock units at fair value on the grant date based on the number of shares expected to vest and the quoted market price of our common stock.  We recognize compensation cost for all awards in operations, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.  Our valuation models and generally accepted valuation techniques require us to make assumptions and to apply judgment to determine the fair value of our awards.  These assumptions and judgments include estimating the volatility of our stock price, expected dividend yield, employee turnover rates and employee stock option exercise behaviors.  We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our stock-based compensation which would result in a material effect on our operating results.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). Under ASC 740, we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which we expect those temporary differences to be recovered or settled.  We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized by considering all available positive and negative evidence.

Pursuant to ASC 740, we must consider all positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets.  ASC 740 provides for four possible sources of taxable income to realize deferred tax assets: 1) taxable income in prior carryback years, 2) reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities, 3) tax planning strategies and 4) projected future taxable income.  As of March 31, 2019, we have no available taxable income in prior carryback years, limited reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities or prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.  Therefore, the recoverability of our deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating future taxable income.

The determination of releasing valuation allowances against deferred tax assets is made, in part, pursuant to our assessment as to whether it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income against which benefits of the deferred tax assets may or may not be realized. Significant judgment is required in making estimates regarding our ability to generate income in future periods.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company recorded a reduction of our beginning deferred tax assets of approximately $889,000 and a corresponding increase in our income tax provision as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation passed in December 2017, which lowered the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, among other changes.

The application of income tax law is inherently complex.  Laws and regulations in this area are voluminous and are often ambiguous.  Under ASC 740, the impact of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return must be recognized in the financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized in the financial statements unless it is more likely than not of being sustained.  As such, we are required to make subjective assumptions and judgments regarding our effective tax rate and our income tax exposure.  Our effective income tax rate is affected by changes in tax law in the jurisdictions in which we currently operate, tax jurisdictions of new retail locations, our earnings, and the results of tax audits.  We believe that the judgments and estimates discussed herein are reasonable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Results of Operations

The following discussion compares the three and six months ended March 31, 2019, with the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, including the related notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

Revenue.  Revenue increased $33.0 million, or 12.2%, to $303.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, from $270.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This increase was primarily attributable to a 12.2% increase in comparable-store sales. The increase in our comparable-store sales was primarily due to increases in new and used boat revenue.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased $4.9 million, or 7.1%, to $74.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, from $69.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 24.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 25.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily the result of increased used boat sales because used boat sales generally carry the lowest margins contributing to our overall decreased margins. The increase in gross profit dollars was primarily attributable to increased new and used boat sales. Additionally, with strong comparable-store sales of 12.2% our higher margin parts and service businesses decreased as a percentage of revenue, contributing to our overall decreased margins.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased $5.3 million, or 9.1%, to $64.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, from $58.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 21.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 21.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to recent acquisitions, new store openings, and the reestablishing of our British Virgin Islands’ Charter business as the business restarted operations after Hurricane Irma, which occurred in September 2017. Additionally, to combat generally less favorable weather in certain markets, we expanded our marketing investment in an effort to drive greater sales.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $0.2 million, or 6.8%, to $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue remained consistent at 1.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of increasing interest rates.

Income Taxes.  Income tax expense increased $0.3 million, or 17.4%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Our effective income tax rate increased to 26.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 20.7% for three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase was mainly due to the utilization of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey Employee Retention Credits which lowered our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018.  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared with Six Months Ended March 31, 2018

Revenue.  Revenue increased $38.0 million, or 7.5%, to $545.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, from $507.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018.  Of this increase, $34.1 million was attributable to a 6.7% increase in comparable-store sales and a $3.9 million increase was attributable to stores acquired that were not eligible for inclusion in the comparable-store base. The increase in our store revenue was due primarily to increases in new and used boat sales and our higher margin finance and insurance products, parts, service, and storage services.  

Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased $9.2 million, or 7.1%, to $137.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, from $128.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018.  Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 25.2% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 25.3% for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in boat sales relative to our overall revenue caused our higher margin brokerage, finance and insurance, and parts and accessories products to decrease as a percentage of revenue, contributing to our overall decreased margins. The increase in gross profit dollars was primarily the result of increased new and used boat sales.  

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased $9.6 million, or 8.8%, to $118.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, from $108.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018.  Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 21.7% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 21.5% for the six months March 31, 2018.  The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to

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recent acquisitions, new store openings, additional marketing expenses to drive sales growth, and the reestablishing of our British Virgin Islands’ Charter business as the business restarted operations after Hurricane Irma, which occurred in September 2017.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $0.2 million, or 3.1%, to $5.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, from $5.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018.  Interest expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 1.0% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 1.1% for the six months ended March 31, 2018.  The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of increases in interest rates.

Income Taxes.  Income tax expense decreased $0.4 million, or 10.6%, to $3.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, from $3.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. Our effective income tax rate decreased to 25.3% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 27.1% for six months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease was mainly due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation in December 2017, which lowered the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, partially offset by the utilization of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey Employee Retention Credits during the six months ended March 31, 2018.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash needs are primarily for working capital to support operations, including new and used boat and related parts inventories, off-season liquidity, and growth through acquisitions and new store openings. Acquisitions and new store openings remain important strategies to our company, and we have recently completed certain acquisitions, and we plan to accelerate our growth through these strategies. However, we cannot predict when unfavorable economic or financial conditions will return or the duration of such conditions. We regularly monitor the aging of our inventories and current market trends to evaluate our current and future inventory needs. We also use this evaluation in conjunction with our review of our current and expected operating performance and expected business levels to determine the adequacy of our financing needs.

These cash needs have historically been financed with cash generated from operations and borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility. Our ability to utilize the Amended Credit Facility to fund operations depends upon the collateral levels and compliance with the covenants of the Amended Credit Facility. Any turmoil in the credit markets and weakness in the retail markets may interfere with our ability to remain in compliance with the covenants of the Amended Credit Facility and therefore our ability to utilize the Amended Credit Facility to fund operations. As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Credit Facility. We currently depend upon dividends and other payments from our dealerships and the Amended Credit Facility to fund our current operations and meet our cash needs. As 100% owner of each of our dealerships, we determine the amounts of such distributions subject to applicable law, and currently, no agreements exist that restrict this flow of funds from our dealerships.

For the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, cash used in operating activities was approximately $62.2 million and $19.4 million, respectively.  For the six months ended March 31, 2019, cash used in operating activities was primarily related to an increase of inventory driven by timing of boats received, increases in prepaid expenses and other assets, increases in accounts receivable, decreases in accounts payable, partially offset by increases in customer deposits, increases in accrued expenses, and our net income adjusted for non-cash expenses such as depreciation and amortization expense, deferred income tax provision, and stock-based compensation expense. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, cash used in operating activities was primarily related to an increase of inventory driven by timing of boats received, increases in accounts receivable, decreases in accounts payable and customer deposits, partially offset by insurance proceeds received as a result of Hurricane Irma and our net income adjusted for non-cash expenses such as depreciation and amortization expense, deferred income tax provision, and stock-based compensation expense.

For the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, cash used in investing activities was approximately $7.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, cash used in investing activities was primarily used to purchase property and equipment associated with improving existing retail facilities. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, cash used in investing activities was primarily used to purchase property and equipment associated with improving existing retail facilities, purchase inventory and property and equipment associated with business acquisitions, and make capital improvements as a result of Hurricane Irma.

For the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, cash provided by financing activities was approximately $84.5 million and $43.0 million, respectively.  For the six months ended March 31, 2019, cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to net short-term borrowings as a result of increased inventory levels and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from our stock based compensation plans, partially offset by the repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program. For the six months ended March 31, 2018, cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to net short-term borrowings as a result of increased inventory levels and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from our stock based compensation plans, partially offset by the repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program and contingent consideration payments from acquisitions.

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In October 2018, we amended and restated our Inventory Financing Agreement (the “Amended Credit Facility”), originally entered into in June 2010, as subsequently amended, with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance LLC (formerly GE Commercial Distribution Finance Corporation). The October 2018 amendment and restatement extended the maturity date of the Credit Facility to October 2020, and the Amended Credit Facility includes two additional one-year extension periods, with lender approval. The October 2018 amendment and restatement, among other things, modified the amount of borrowing availability and maturity date of the Credit Facility. The Amended Credit Facility provides a floor plan financing commitment of up to $400.0 million, an increase from the previous limit of $350 million, subject to borrowing base availability resulting from the amount and aging of our inventory.

The Amended Credit Facility has certain financial covenants as specified in the agreement. The covenants include provisions that our leverage ratio must not exceed 2.75 to 1.0 and that our current ratio must be greater than 1.2 to 1.0. The interest rate for amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Facility is 345 basis points above the one-month LIBOR. There is an unused line fee of ten basis points on the unused portion of the Amended Credit Facility.

Advances under the Amended Credit Facility are initiated by the acquisition of eligible new and used inventory or are re-advances against eligible new and used inventory that have been partially paid-off. Advances on new inventory will generally mature 1,080 days from the original invoice date. Advances on used inventory will mature 361 days from the date we acquire the used inventory. Each advance is subject to a curtailment schedule, which requires that we pay down the balance of each advance on a periodic basis starting after six months. The curtailment schedule varies based on the type and value of the inventory. The collateral for the Amended Credit Facility is all of our personal property with certain limited exceptions. None of our real estate has been pledged for collateral for the Amended Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2019, our indebtedness associated with financing our inventory and working capital needs totaled approximately $297.5 million. As of March 31, 2018 and 2019, the interest rate on the outstanding short-term borrowings was approximately 5.1% and 6.0%, respectively. As of March 31, 2019, our additional available borrowings under our Amended Credit Facility were approximately $44.9 million based upon the outstanding borrowing base availability. The aging of our inventory limits our borrowing capacity as defined curtailments reduce the allowable advance rate as our inventory ages.

Except as specified in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we have no material commitments for capital for the next 12 months. We believe that our existing capital resources will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next 12 months, except for possible significant acquisitions.

Impact of Seasonality and Weather on Operations

Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets. With the exception of Florida, we generally realize significantly lower sales and higher levels of inventories, and related short-term borrowings, in the quarterly periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and recreation shows in January generally stimulates boat sales and typically allows us to reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. Our business could become substantially more seasonal if we acquire dealers that operate in colder regions of the United States or close retail locations in warm climates.

Our business is also subject to weather patterns, which may adversely affect our results of operations. For example, prolonged or severe winter conditions, drought conditions (or merely reduced rainfall levels) or excessive rain, may limit access to area boating locations or render boating dangerous or inconvenient, thereby curtailing customer demand for our products and services. In addition, unseasonably cool weather and prolonged or severe winter conditions may lead to a shorter selling season in certain locations. Hurricanes and other storms could result in disruptions of our operations or damage to our boat inventories and facilities, as has been the case when Florida and other markets were affected by hurricanes. Although our geographic diversity is likely to reduce the overall impact to us of adverse weather conditions in any one market area, these conditions will continue to represent potential, material adverse risks to us and our future financial performance.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

As of March 31, 2019, all of our short-term debt bore interest at a variable rate, tied to LIBOR as a reference rate. Changes in the underlying LIBOR interest rate on our short-term debt could affect our earnings. For example, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in the interest rate on our short-term debt would result in an increase of approximately $3.0 million in annual pre-tax interest expense. This estimated increase is based upon the outstanding balance of our short-term debt as of March 31, 2019 and assumes no

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mitigating changes by us to reduce the outstanding balances and no additional interest assistance that could be received from vendors due to the interest rate increase.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Products purchased from European-based and Chinese-based manufacturers are transacted in U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar exchange rate may impact the retail price at which we can sell foreign products. Accordingly, fluctuations in the value of other currencies compared with the U.S. dollar may impact the price points at which we can profitably sell such foreign products, and such price points may not be competitive with other products in the United States. Thus, such fluctuations in exchange rates ultimately may impact the amount of revenue, cost of goods sold, cash flows, and earnings we recognize for such foreign products. We cannot predict the effects of exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results. In certain cases, we may enter into foreign currency cash flow hedges to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with forecasted purchases of boats and yachts from European-based and Chinese-based manufacturers. We are not currently engaged in foreign currency exchange hedging transactions to manage our foreign currency exposure. If and when we do engage in foreign currency exchange hedging transactions, there can be no assurance that our strategies will adequately protect our operating results from the effects of exchange rate fluctuations.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by us in Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Controls

During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Although our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

CEO and CFO Certifications

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. The Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item of this report, which you are currently reading is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  While it is not feasible to determine the actual outcome of these actions as of March 31, 2019, we do not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial condition, result of operations, or cash flows.  

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

None.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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