MARINE PRODUCTS CORP - Annual Report: 2019 (Form 10-K)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

Commission File No. 1-16263

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

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2801 BUFORD HIGHWAY NE, SUITE 300

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329

(404) 321-7910

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

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The aggregate market value of Marine Products Corporation common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2019, the last business day of the registrant’s most recent second fiscal quarter, was $111,062,568 based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on June 28, 2019 of $15.44 per share.

Marine Products Corporation had 33,975,976 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 14, 2020.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Marine Products Corporation are incorporated by reference into Part III, Items 10 through 14 of this report.

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PART I

References in this document to “we,” “our,” “us,” “Marine Products,” or “the Company” mean Marine Products Corporation (“MPC”) and its subsidiaries, Chaparral Boats, Inc. (“Chaparral”) and Robalo Boats, LLC (“Robalo”), collectively or individually, except where the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this report that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, the Company’s belief that there are several alternative suppliers of fiberglass that could provide adequate quality and quantities of this raw material at acceptable prices; the Company’s plans to continue purchasing sterndrive engines through the ABA; the Company’s belief that the level of dealer inventories of its new boat models are appropriate; the Company’s belief that it is well positioned to take advantage of industry conditions; the Company’s belief that its newer boat models will expand its customer base and leverage its strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling; the Company’s belief that its corporate infrastructure, marketing and sales capabilities, financial strength and nationwide presence enables it to compete effectively against its competitors; the Company’s belief that it will not incur any material capital expenditures to comply with existing environmental or safety regulations; the Company’s expectation that higher costs of materials could negatively affect its profit margins; the Company’s belief that the ultimate outcome of any litigation will not have a material effect on its results of operations; the Company’s belief that the demand for new recreational boats during 2020 will be approximately equal to demand in 2019; the Company’s belief that the recreational boating industry promotional program has incrementally benefited the industry and Marine Products; the Company’s plans to continue to emphasize the Surf Series line of Chaparral boats, the Company’s larger SSX models and the Company’s larger Robalo models; the Company’s belief that these boat models and our Chaparral OSX Sport Luxury outboards will expand the Company’s customer base and leverage the Company’s strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling; the Company’s plans to continue to develop and additional new products for subsequent model years; the Company’s belief that its liquidity, capitalization and cash expected to be generated from operations, will provide sufficient capital to meet the Company’s requirements for at least the next twelve months; the Company’s expectations about capital expenditures during 2020; the Company’s expectation about contributions to its pension plan in 2020; the Company’s estimate of the amount and timing of future contractual obligations; the Company’s judgments and estimates with respect to its critical accounting policies; the Company’s expectation about the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; and the Company’s expectation regarding market risk of its investment portfolio.

The words “may,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate,” and similar expressions used in this document that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by our management in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes to be appropriate. We caution you that such statements are only predictions and not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisioned by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause such future events not to occur as expected include the following: economic conditions, lack of credit availability and possible decreases in the level of consumer confidence impacting discretionary spending, business interruptions due to adverse weather conditions, increased interest rates, unanticipated changes in consumer demand and preferences, deterioration in the quality of Marine Products’ network of independent boat dealers or availability of financing of their inventory, our ability to insulate financial results against increasing commodity prices, the impact of rising gasoline prices and a weak housing market on consumer demand for our products and competition from other boat manufacturers and dealers. We caution you that such statements are only predictions and not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisioned by the forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” on page 13 for a discussion of factors that may cause actual results to differ from our projections.

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Item 1. Business

Marine Products manufactures fiberglass motorized boats distributed and marketed through its independent dealer network. Marine Products’ product offerings include Chaparral sterndrive, outboard and jet pleasure boats and Robalo outboard sport fishing boats.

Organization and Overview

Marine Products is a Delaware corporation incorporated on August 31, 2000, in connection with a spin-off from RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) (“RPC”). Effective February 28, 2001, RPC accomplished the spin-off by contributing 100 percent of the issued and outstanding stock of Chaparral to Marine Products, a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of RPC, and then distributing the common stock of Marine Products to RPC stockholders.

Marine Products designs, manufactures and sells recreational fiberglass powerboats in the sportboat, sport fishing and jet boat markets. The Company sells its products to a network of 195 domestic and 93 international independent authorized dealers. Marine Products’ mission is to enhance its customers’ boating experience by providing them with high quality, innovative powerboats. The Company intends to remain a leading manufacturer of recreational powerboats for sale to a broad range of consumers worldwide.

Chaparral was founded in 1965 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Chaparral’s first boat was a 15-foot tri-hull design with a retail price of less than $1,000. Over time Chaparral grew by offering exceptional quality and consumer value. In 1976, Chaparral moved to Nashville, Georgia, where a manufacturing facility of a former boat manufacturing company was available for purchase. This provided Chaparral an opportunity to obtain additional manufacturing space and access to a trained workforce. With over 55 years of boatbuilding experience, Chaparral continues to expand the range of its offerings through insightful, innovative product design and quality manufacturing processes in order to reach an increasingly discerning recreational boating market.

The Company manufactures Chaparral sterndrive pleasure boats including SSi Sport and Ski & Fish Boats, SSX Sport Boats and the Surf Series. The Company also manufactures Chaparral outboard pleasure boats within the SSi and SSX, SunCoast and OSX Sport Luxury models. In addition to the sterndrive and outboard offerings, the Company manufactures Vortex jet boats under the Chaparral brand name. The most recent available industry statistics [source: Statistical Surveys, Inc. report dated September 30, 2019] indicate that Chaparral is the second largest manufacturer of sterndrive boats in lengths from 19 to 34 feet in the United States.

In addition to the outboard models manufactured by Chaparral, the Company also manufactures Robalo outboard sport fishing boats. Robalo was founded in 1969 and its first boat was a 19-foot center console salt-water fishing boat, among the first of this type of boat to have an “unsinkable” hull. The models manufactured under the Robalo name include center consoles, dual consoles and Cayman Bay Boats.

The most recent available industry statistics [source: Statistical Surveys, Inc. report dated September 30, 2019] indicate that Robalo is the second largest manufacturer of outboard boats in lengths from 16 to 31 feet in the United States with a market share of 5.3 percent. Additionally, the combination of Robalo and Chaparral outboards holds the highest position in the overall outboard market, with a market share of 6.5 percent.

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Products

Marine Products distinguishes itself by offering a wide range of products to the family recreational and cruiser markets through its Chaparral brand and to the sport fishing market through its Robalo brand.

The following table provides a brief description of our product lines and their particular market focus:

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Manufacturing

Marine Products’ manufacturing facilities are in Nashville, Georgia. Marine Products utilizes five different plants to, among other things, manufacture interiors, design new models, create fiberglass hulls and decks, and assemble various end products. Quality control is conducted throughout the manufacturing process. When fully assembled and inspected, the boats are loaded onto either Company-owned trailers or third-party marine transport trailers for delivery to dealers. The manufacturing process begins with the design of a product to meet dealer and customer needs. Plugs are constructed in the research and development phase from designs. Plugs are used to create a mold from which prototype boats can be built. Adjustments are made to the plug design until acceptable parameters are met. The final plug is used to create the necessary number of production molds. Molds are used to produce the fiberglass hulls and decks. Fiberglass components are made by applying the outside finish or gel coat to the mold, then numerous layers of fiberglass and resin are applied during the lamination process over the gel coat. After curing, the hull and deck are removed from the molds and are trimmed and prepared for final assembly, which includes the installation of electrical and plumbing systems, engines, upholstery, accessories and graphics.

Product Warranty

For our Chaparral and Robalo products, Marine Products provides a lifetime limited structural hull warranty and a transferable one-year limited warranty to the original owner. Chaparral also includes a five-year limited structural deck warranty. Warranties for additional items are provided for periods of one to five years and are not transferrable. Additionally, as it relates to the first subsequent owner, a five-year transferrable hull warranty and the remainder of the original one-year limited warranty on certain components are available. The five-year transferable hull warranty terminates five years after the date of the original retail purchase. Claim costs related to components are generally absorbed by the original component manufacturer.

The manufacturers of the engines, generators, and navigation electronics included on our boats provide and administer their own warranties for various lengths of time.

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Suppliers

Marine Products’ three most significant cost components used in manufacturing its boats are engines, resins and fiberglass. For each of these, there is currently an adequate supply available in the market. Marine Products has not experienced any significant shortages in any of these products. Temporary shortages, when they do occur, usually involve manufacturers of these products adjusting model mixes, introducing new product lines or limiting production in response to an industry-wide reduction in boat demand. Trade negotiations between the United States and other countries have the potential to cause disruptions in the availability of fiberglass, the largest supplier of which is in a country impacted by tariffs, though we have experienced no such disruptions. Marine Products believes that there are several alternative suppliers if this supplier fails to provide adequate quality or quantities at acceptable prices.

Marine Products does not manufacture the engines installed in its boats. Engines are generally specified by the dealers at the time of ordering, usually based on anticipated customer preferences or actual customer orders. Sterndrive engines are purchased through the American Boatbuilders Association (“ABA”), which has entered into engine supply arrangements with Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta, the two currently existing suppliers of sterndrive engines. These arrangements contain incentives and discount provisions, which may reduce the cost of the engines purchased, if specified purchase volumes are met during specified periods of time. Although no minimum purchases are required, Marine Products expects to continue purchasing sterndrive engines through the ABA on a voluntary basis in order to receive volume-based purchase discounts. Marine Products does not have a long-term supply contract with the ABA. Marine Products has an outboard engine supply contract with Yamaha and a jet engine supply contract with BRP US Inc. These engine supply arrangements were not negotiated through the ABA. In the event of a sudden and extended interruption in the supply of engines from any of these suppliers, our sales and profitability could be negatively impacted. See “Risk Factors” below.

Marine Products uses other raw materials in its manufacturing processes. Among these are resins made from hydrocarbon feedstocks, copper and steel. The costs of these commodities fluctuate in response to changes in global economic conditions.

Sales and Distribution

Domestic sales are generated through our independent dealer network of approximately 66 Chaparral dealers, 36 Robalo dealers and 93 dealers that sell both brands located in markets throughout the United States. Marine Products also has 93 international dealers. Most of our dealers also inventory and sell boat brands manufactured by other companies, including some that compete directly with our brands. The territories served by any dealer are not exclusive to the dealer; however, Marine Products uses discretion in establishing relationships with new dealers in an effort to protect the mutual interests of the existing dealers and the Company. Marine Products’ six independent field sales representatives call upon existing dealers and develop new dealer relationships. The field sales representatives are directed by a National Sales Coordinator, who is responsible for developing the dealer distribution network for the Company’s products. The marketing of boats to retail customers is primarily the responsibility of the dealer. Marine Products supports dealer marketing efforts by supplementing local advertising, sales and marketing follow up in boating magazines, and participation in selected regional, national, and international boat show exhibitions. No single dealer accounted for more than 10 percent of net sales during 2019, 2018 or 2017.

Marine Products continues to seek new dealers in many areas throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, Russia and the Middle East. In general, Marine Products requires full payment prior to shipping a boat overseas. Consequently, there is no credit risk associated with these international sales or risk related to foreign currency fluctuation. The Company’s international sales are affected by trends in consumer discretionary spending and the value of the U.S. dollar on global currency markets, among other things. During 2019, the Company’s international net sales decreased 12.6 percent compared to 2018 due to the impact of trade tariffs enacted during 2018, most notably in Canada (which were repealed during the second quarter of 2019), Mexico and the European Union. International net sales as a percentage of total net sales were 5.8 percent in 2019, 6.5 percent in 2018, and 6.3 percent in 2017.

Marine Products’ sales orders are indicators of strong interest from its dealers. Historically, dealers have in most cases taken delivery of all their orders. The Company attempts to ensure that its dealers do not accept an excessive amount of inventory by monitoring their inventory levels. Knowledge of inventory levels at the individual dealers facilitates production scheduling with shorter lead times in order to maintain flexibility in the event that adjustments need to be made to dealer shipments. In the past, Marine Products has been able to resell any boat for which an order has been cancelled.

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Approximately 64 percent of Marine Products’ domestic shipments are made pursuant to “floor plan financing” programs in which Marine Products’ subsidiaries participate on behalf of their dealers with major third-party financing institutions. The remaining dealers finance their boat inventory with smaller regional financial institutions in local markets or pay cash. Under these established arrangements with qualified lending institutions, a dealer establishes a line of credit with one or more of these lenders for the purchase of boat inventory for sales to retail customers in their showroom or during boat show exhibitions. In general, when a dealer purchases and takes delivery of a boat pursuant to a floor plan financing arrangement, it draws against its line of credit and the lender pays the invoice cost of the boat directly to Marine Products generally within ten business days. When the dealer in turn sells the boat to a retail customer, the dealer repays the lender, thereby restoring its available credit line. Each dealer’s floor plan credit facilities are secured by the dealer’s inventory, letters of credit, and perhaps other personal and real property. Until recently, most dealers maintained financing arrangements with multiple lenders, although that is less common at the present time, given that there are fewer lenders. In connection with a dealer’s floor plan financing arrangements with a qualified lending institution, Marine Products or its subsidiaries have agreed to repurchase inventory which the lender repossesses from a dealer and returns to Marine Products in a “new and unused” condition subject to normal wear and tear, as defined. The contractual agreements that Marine Products or its subsidiaries have with these qualified lenders contain the Company’s assumption of specified percentages of the debt obligation on repossessed boats, up to certain contractually determined dollar limits negotiated with the lender.

The Company currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase amount is limited to a maximum of 16 percent of the average net receivables financed by the floor plan lender for dealers during the prior 12 month period, which was $13.1 million as of December 31, 2019. The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $7.7 million, with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year. Accordingly, the aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions was approximately $20.8 million as of December 31, 2019. In the event that a dealer defaults on a credit line, the qualified lender may then invoke the manufacturer’s repurchase obligation with respect to that dealer. In that event, all repurchase agreements of all manufacturers supplying a defaulting dealer are generally invoked regardless of the boat or boats with respect to which the dealer has defaulted. Unlike Marine Products’ obligation to repurchase boats repossessed by qualified lenders, Marine Products is under no obligation to repurchase boats directly from dealers. Marine Products does not sponsor financing programs to the retail consumer; any consumer financing promotions for a prospective boat purchaser would be the responsibility of the dealer.

Marine Products’ dealer sales incentive programs are generally designed to promote early replenishment of the stock in dealer inventories depleted throughout the prime spring and summer selling seasons, and to promote the sales of older models in dealer inventory and particular models during specified periods. These programs help to stabilize Marine Products’ manufacturing between the peak and off-peak periods and promote sales of certain models. For the 2020 model year (which commenced July 1, 2019), Marine Products offered its dealers several sales incentive programs based on dollar volumes and timing of dealer purchases. Program incentives offered include sales discounts, retail sales incentives and payment of floor plan financing interest charged by qualified floor plan lenders to dealers generally through April 30, 2020. After the interest payment programs end, interest costs revert to the dealer at rates set by the lender. A dealer makes periodic curtailment payments (principal payments) on outstanding obligations against its dealer inventory as set forth in the floor plan financing agreements between the dealer and its particular lender.

We believe that dealer inventories of our boat models as of December 31, 2019 are appropriate relative to the current level of retail customer demand; approximately 91 percent of boats have been in dealer inventory less than 18 months as of December 31, 2019, approximately the same as the previous year. The sales order backlog as of December 31, 2019 was approximately 921 boats with estimated net sales of approximately $43.6 million. This represents an approximate 12.3 week backlog based on recent production levels. The sales order backlog as of December 31, 2018 was approximately 1,953 boats with estimated net sales of approximately $94.4 million. This represents an approximate 19.0 week backlog based on production levels at that time. The Company will continue to monitor the number of boats in dealer inventories and adjust its production levels as it deems necessary to manage dealer inventory levels. The Company typically does not manufacture a significant number of boats for its own inventory. The Company occasionally manufactures boats for its own inventory because the number of boats required for immediate shipment is not always the most efficient number of boats to produce in a given production schedule.

Research and Development

Essentially the same technologies and processes are used to produce fiberglass boats by all boat manufacturers. The most common method to build fiberglass boats is with open-face molding. This is usually a labor-intensive, manual process whereby employees hand spray and apply fiberglass and resin in layers on open molds to create boat hulls, decks and other smaller fiberglass components. A single open-face mold is typically capable of producing approximately three hulls per week.

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Marine Products has been a leading innovator in the recreational boating industry. One of the Company’s most innovative designs is the full-length “Extended V-Plane” running surface on its Chaparral boat models. Typically, sterndrive boats have a several foot gap on the bottom rear of the hull where the engine enters the water. With the Extended V-Plane, the running surface extends the full length to the rear of the boat. The benefit of this innovation is more deck space, better planning performance and a more comfortable ride. Although the basic hull designs are similar, the Company has historically introduced a variety of new models each year and periodically replaces, updates or discontinues existing models.

Another hull design is the Hydro Lift^TM used on the Robalo boat models. This variable dead rise hull design provides a smooth ride in rough water conditions. It increases the maximum speed obtainable by a given engine horsepower and weight of the boat. Robalo’s current models utilize the Hydro Lift^TM design and we plan to continue to provide this design on Robalo models.

A bow design known as the Wide Tech^TM was first used on the Chaparral Sunesta Wide Tech^TM and Xtreme models for the 2008 model year and has been used on other models since that time. The Wide Tech^TM bow design provides a larger seating area, as well as additional storage space, in the front of the boat. Furthermore, it allows the models to have a non-skid walkway on the bow, which makes entering and leaving the boat easier than in other boat models. This bow design has been utilized on several models, and may be incorporated on other Chaparral boat models in the future.

In support of its new product development efforts, Marine Products incurred research and development costs of $730 thousand in 2019, $822 thousand in 2018, and $960 thousand in 2017.

Industry Overview

The recreational marine market in the United States is a mature market, with 2019 retail expenditures of approximately $42 billion spent on new and used boats, motors and engines, trailers, accessories and other associated costs as estimated by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (“NMMA”). Pleasure boats compete with all other leisure activities for consumers’ limited free time.

There are currently approximately 12 million boats owned in the United States, including outboard, inboard, sterndrive, jet drive, sailboats and personal watercraft. Marine Products competes in the sterndrive boating category with three lines of Chaparral boats and in the outboard category with its Robalo sport fishing boats, Chaparral SunCoast, OSX Sport Luxury, and selected SSi and SSX models, and in the jet drive category with its Chaparral Vortex jet boats. Management believes that the five largest states for boat sales at the present time are Florida, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina and Minnesota. Marine Products has dealers in each of these states.

Industry sales of new outboard boats in the United States during 2019 totaled 51,788 units and accounted for approximately 68 percent of the total new fiberglass powerboats sold between 16 and 31 feet in hull length. Sales of new outboard boats had an estimated total retail value of $3.18 billion, with an average retail price of approximately $61,000. Approximately 62 percent of the Company’s unit sales in 2019 were outboard boats compared to 56 percent in 2018. Sales of new sterndrive boats in the United States during 2019 totaled 9,551 units and accounted for approximately 13 percent of the total new fiberglass powerboats sold in the 19 to 34 feet hull length. Sales of new sterndrive boats had an estimated total retail value of $926 million, with an average retail price per unit of approximately $97,000. Approximately 34 percent of the Company’s unit sales in 2019 were sterndrive boats compared to 38 percent in 2018. Retail jet boat sales of 20 to 24 feet hull lengths totaled 3,068 units during 2019 and an estimated retail value of $168 million, with an average retail price of approximately $55,000. Approximately five percent of the Company’s unit sales in 2019 were sterndrive boats compared to four percent in 2018 (source for industry data: Info-Link Technologies, Inc.).

The U.S. domestic recreational boating industry includes sales in the segments of new and used boats, motors and engines, trailers, and other boat accessories. The new fiberglass boat market segment with hull lengths of 19 to 34 feet, the primary market segment in which Marine Products competes, represented $5.6 billion in retail sales during 2019. The table below reflects the estimated annual sales within this segment by category for 2019 and 2018 (source: Info-Link Technologies, Inc.):

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Chaparral’s products are categorized as sterndrive boats, outboard boats, and jet boats and Robalo’s products are categorized as outboard boats. Industry-wide sterndrive boat unit sales have declined steadily during the last three years. The Company first introduced jet boat models in 2015. Based on available market share data, Chaparral’s share of the jet boat market during the latest reported period ended September 30, 2019 was approximately 4.1 percent.

The recreational boat manufacturing market remains highly fragmented except for Brunswick Corporation, which has acquired and currently operates a number of recreational boat brands. We estimate that the boat manufacturing industry includes fewer than 20 sterndrive manufacturers and approximately 75 outboard boat manufacturers with significant unit production, with the majority representing small, privately held companies with varying degrees of professional management and manufacturing skill. According to estimates provided by Statistical Surveys, Inc., during the latest reported period ended September 30, 2019, the top five sterndrive manufacturers, which includes Chaparral, have a combined market share of approximately 63 percent compared to 61 percent in the same period one year ago. Chaparral’s market share in sterndrive units during this period was approximately 16.1 percent, unchanged compared to the same period in the prior year. The Company believes that its strong market share is primarily due to the success of our larger SSX models and the Surf Series.

Several factors influence sales trends in the recreational boating industry, including general economic growth, consumer confidence, household incomes, the availability and cost of financing for our dealers and customers, weather, fuel prices, tax laws, demographics and consumers’ leisure time. Also, the value of residential and vacation real estate in coastal and recreational areas influences recreational boat sales. The most recent NMMA surveys indicate that many past boating participants do not currently participate in boating because of high costs and a lack of leisure time. The increases in the cost of certain components, international tariffs, operating costs, and the impact of environmental regulation have increased the cost of boats and boat ownership in recent years, and these trends may continue. Competition from other leisure and recreational activities for available leisure time can also affect sales of recreational boats.

Management believes Marine Products is well positioned to take advantage of the following conditions, which continue to characterize the industry:

Business Strategies

Recreational boating is a mature industry. According to Info-Link Technologies, Inc., sales of new powerboats of all types increased at a compounded annual rate of approximately 4.0 percent between 2015 and 2019. During this period, Marine Products experienced a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 3.0 percent in the number of boats sold. The Company has historically grown its boat sales and net sales primarily through increasing market share and by expanding its number of models and product lines. At the end of 2019, the Company’s dealer inventories were approximately 0.5 percent higher than they were at the end of 2018, while our unit order backlog was 52.8 percent lower than it was at the end of 2018. We believe that inventories and the current unit order backlog are appropriate relative to expected retail demand during the 2020 retail selling season. Chaparral has grown its sterndrive market share in the 19 to 34 feet length category from 5.9 percent in fiscal 1996 to 16.1 percent during the latest reported period ended September 30, 2019 (the most recent information available to us from Statistical Surveys, Inc.).

During 2019, we continued to emphasize the Surf Series line of Chaparral models, our larger Chaparral SSX models, and our larger Robalo models. We believe that these boat models will expand our customer base and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling.

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These models align with Marine Products’ overall operating strategy, which emphasizes innovative designs and manufacturing processes, and the production of a high-quality product, while also seeking to lower manufacturing costs through increased efficiencies in our facilities. In addition, we seek opportunities to leverage our buying power through economies of scale. Management believes its membership in the ABA positions Marine Products as a significant third-party customer of major suppliers of sterndrive engines. Marine Products’ Chaparral subsidiary is a founding member of the ABA, which collectively represents 23 independent boat manufacturers that have formed a buying group to pool their purchasing power in order to achieve improved pricing on engines, fiberglass, resin and many other components. Marine Products intends to continue seeking the most advantageous purchasing arrangements from its suppliers.

Our marketing strategy seeks to increase market share by enabling Marine Products to expand its presence by building dedicated sales, marketing and distribution systems. Marine Products has a distribution network of 288 independent dealers located throughout the United States and in several international markets. Our strategy is to increase selectively the quantity of our dealers, and to improve the quality and effectiveness of our entire dealer network. Marine Products seeks to capitalize on its strong dealer network by educating its dealers on the sales and servicing of our products and helping them provide more comprehensive customer service, with the goal of increasing customer satisfaction, customer retention and future sales. Marine Products provides promotional and incentive programs to help its dealers increase product sales and customer satisfaction. During 2019 we continued to develop our nationally advertised fixed retail pricing strategy. We believe the nationally advertised fixed retail pricing gives the consumer confidence that that they are getting the best possible price resulting in higher customer satisfaction and encourages consistent pricing across our dealer network. Marine Products also realizes that innovative marketing is an increasingly important component of the full customer experience and is leading the way with marketing and branding that consistently present a luxury-oriented message and integrate themselves into the boater’s entire experience.

A component of Marine Products’ overall strategy is to consider making strategic acquisitions in order to complement existing product lines, expand its geographic presence in the marketplace and strengthen its capabilities depending upon availability, price and complementary product lines. We periodically review potential acquisition targets and intend to continue doing so in the future.

Competition

The recreational boat industry is highly fragmented, resulting in intense competition for customers, dealers and boat show exhibition space. There is significant competition both within markets we currently serve and in new markets that we may enter. Marine Products’ brands compete with several large national or regional manufacturers that have substantial financial, marketing and other resources. However, we believe that our corporate infrastructure and marketing and sales capabilities, in addition to our financial strength, and our nationwide presence, enable us to compete effectively against these companies. In each of our markets, Marine Products competes on the basis of responsiveness to customer needs, the quality and range of models offered, and the competitive pricing of those models. Additionally, Marine Products faces general competition from all other recreational businesses seeking to attract consumers’ leisure time and discretionary spending dollars.

According to Statistical Surveys, Inc., the following is a list of the top ten (largest to smallest) outboard boat manufacturers in the United States based on unit sales in 2019. According to Statistical Surveys, Inc., the companies set forth below represent approximately 45 percent of all United States retail outboard boat registrations with hull lengths of 16 to 34 feet for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019 (latest data available to us).

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The sterndrive engine powered market encompasses a wide variety of boats, accounting for approximately 13 percent of traditional powerboat unit sales during 2019. Marine Products Corporation’ Chaparral brand was the second largest manufacturer of outboard boats in lengths from 19 to 34 feet during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019 and its share of the market during this period was approximately 16.1 percent. Primary competitors for Chaparral during 2019 included Cobalt ⁴, Sea Ray ², Regal, Bayliner ² and Crownline.

¹ Includes Chaparral and Robalo outboard units

² Division or subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation

³ Division or subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.

⁴ Division or subsidiary of Malibu Boats, Inc.

The jet engine powered market accounted for approximately 4.1 percent of traditional powerboat unit sales during 2019. Chaparral was the third largest jet boat manufacturer in the 20 to 24 foot range during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, and its share of the market during this period was approximately 4.1 percent. The largest manufacturer of jet boats in the 20 to 24 foot range was Yamaha. Scarab is the only other significant competitor in this market.

Environmental and Regulatory Matters

Certain materials used in boat manufacturing, including the resins used to make the decks and hulls, are toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive and are classified by the federal and state governments as “hazardous materials.” Control of these substances is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and state pollution control agencies, which require reports and facility inspections to monitor compliance with their regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) standards limit the amount of emissions to which an employee may be exposed without the need for respiratory protection or upgraded plant ventilation. Marine Products’ manufacturing facilities are regularly inspected by OSHA and by state and local inspection agencies and departments. Marine Products believes that its facilities comply in all material aspects with these regulations. Although capital expenditures related to compliance with environmental laws are expected to increase during the coming years, we do not currently anticipate that any material expenditure will be required to continue to comply with existing environmental or safety regulations in connection with our existing manufacturing facilities.

Recreational powerboats sold in the United States must be manufactured to meet the standards of certification required by the United States Coast Guard. In addition, boats manufactured for sale in the European Community must be compliant with the International Organization for Standardization requirements which specify standards for the design and construction of powerboats. All boats sold by Marine Products meet these standards. In addition, safety of recreational boats is subject to federal regulation under the Boat Safety Act of 1971. The Boat Safety Act requires boat manufacturers to recall products for replacement of parts or components that have demonstrated defects affecting safety. Marine Products has from time to time instituted recalls for defective component parts produced by other manufacturers. None of the recalls has had a material adverse effect on Marine Products.

The EPA has adopted regulations stipulating that many marine propulsion engines meet an air emission standard that requires fitting a catalytic converter to the engine. These regulations also require, among other things, that the engine manufacturer provide a warranty that the engine meets EPA emission standards. The engines used in Marine Products’ Chaparral and Robalo product lines are subject to these regulations. These regulations are similar to regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board in 2007 but apply to all U.S. states and territories. This regulation has increased the cost to manufacture the majority of the Company’s boat products. The additional cost of complying with these EPA regulations may reduce Marine Products’ profitability, because the Company may have to absorb the increased cost. It may also reduce Marine Products’ net sales, because the increased cost of owning a boat may force consumers to buy a smaller or less expensive boat or forego a boat purchase, and because increased product cost will reduce the amount of inventory that Marine Products’ dealers can carry, thus reducing retail consumers’ choices.

Employees

As of December 31, 2019, Marine Products had approximately 673 employees (a decrease from approximately 976 at December 31, 2018), of whom four were management, 57 were administrative and six were sales.

None of Marine Products’ employees are party to a collective bargaining agreement. Marine Products’ entire workforce is currently employed in the United States and Marine Products believes that its relations with its employees are good.

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Proprietary Matters

Marine Products owns several trademarks, trade names and patents that it believes are important to its business. Except for the Chaparral and Robalo trademarks, however, Marine Products is not dependent upon any single trademark or trade name or group of trademarks or trade names. The Chaparral and Robalo trademarks are currently registered in the United States. The current duration for such registration ranges from seven to 15 years but each registration may be renewed an unlimited number of times.

Several of Chaparral’s and Robalo’s designs are protected under the U.S. Copyright Office’s Vessel Hull Design Protection Act. This law grants an owner of an original vessel hull design certain exclusive rights. Protection is offered for hull designs that are made available to the public for purchase provided that the application is made within two years. As of December 31, 2019, there were 22 Chaparral hull designs and four Robalo hull designs registered under the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act.

In 2008 Chaparral was granted a design patent on its Wide Tech^TM hull design by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent has a term of 14 years and protects the Wide Tech^TM. hull. Marine Products believes that this patent may be important to its business in the future.

Seasonality

Marine Products’ quarterly operating results are affected by weather and general economic conditions. Quarterly operating results for the second quarter have historically recorded the highest sales volume for the year because this corresponds with the highest retail sales volume period. The results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in any future period.

Inflation

The market prices of certain materials used in manufacturing the Company’s products, especially resins that are made with hydrocarbon feedstocks, copper and steel, have at certain periods been volatile. Although raw materials costs have not increased during 2019, the cost of certain components used in the manufacturing of the Company’s products has increased due to high demand and limited supplier capacity. As a result, it is possible the Company will incur higher materials purchase costs in 2020. These higher prices of materials would increase the costs of manufacturing the Company’s products, and could negatively affect our profit margins, due to the competitive nature of the selling environment for recreational boats. Furthermore, the costs of these raw materials remain volatile and may increase in the future.

New boat buyers typically finance their purchases. Higher inflation typically results in higher interest rates that could translate into an increased cost of boat ownership. In the event that interest rates rise, or lending standards for consumer loans become more stringent, prospective buyers may choose to forego or delay their purchases or buy a less expensive boat in the event that interest rates rise or credit is not available to finance their boat purchases.

Availability of Filings

Marine Products makes available free of charge on its website, MarineProductsCorp.com, the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports on the same day as they are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Economic Conditions, Availability of Credit and Consumer Confidence Levels Affect Marine Products’ Sales Because Marine Products’ Products are Purchased with Discretionary Income.

During an economic recession or when an economic recession is perceived as a threat, Marine Products will be adversely affected as consumers have less discretionary income or are more apt to save their discretionary income rather than spend it. During times of global political or economic uncertainty, Marine Products will be negatively affected to the extent consumers forego or delay large discretionary purchases pending the resolution of those uncertainties. Historical volatility in the prices and financial returns of investments and residential real estate may force consumers to delay retirement, or to choose more modest lifestyles when they do retire. In such a case, consumers may not purchase boats, may purchase boats later in their lives, or may purchase smaller or less expensive boats. Tight lending and credit standards, which until recently have been in use by lenders in the United States, can make loans for boats harder to secure, and such loans may carry unfavorable terms, which may force consumers to forego boat purchases. These factors have also resulted in the past, and may continue to result in the future, in a reduction in the quality and number of dealers upon which Marine Products relies to sell its products.

Marine Products Relies upon Third-Party Dealer Floor Plan Lenders Which Provide Financing to its Network of Independent Dealers.

Marine Products sells its products to a network of independent dealers, most of whom rely on one or more third-party dealer floor plan lenders to provide financing for their inventory prior to its sale to retail customers. In general, this source of financing is vital to Marine Products’ ability to sell products to its dealer network. While dealer floor plan credit is currently available for many of our dealers during the 2020 model year, the Company’s sales and profitability could be adversely affected in the event of a decline in floor plan financing availability, or if financing terms change unfavorably.

Interest Rates and Fuel Prices Affect Marine Products’ Sales.

The Company’s products are often financed by our dealers and the retail boat consumers. Higher interest rates increase the borrowing costs and, accordingly, the cost of doing business for dealers and the cost of boat purchases for consumers. Fuel costs can represent a large portion of the costs to operate our products. Therefore, higher interest rates and fuel costs can adversely affect consumers’ decisions relating to recreational boating purchases.

Marine Products’ Dependence on its Network of Independent Boat Dealers May Affect its Operating Results and Sales.

Virtually all Marine Products’ sales are derived from its network of independent boat dealers. Marine Products has no long-term agreements with these dealers. Competition for dealers among recreational powerboat manufacturers continues to increase based on the quality of available products, the price and value of the products, and attention to customer service. The Company faces intense competition from other recreational powerboat manufacturers in attracting and retaining independent boat dealers. The number of independent boat dealers supporting the Chaparral and Robalo trade names and the quality of their marketing and servicing efforts are essential to Marine Products’ ability to generate sales. A deterioration in the number of Marine Products’ network of independent boat dealers could have a material adverse effect on its boat sales. Marine Products’ inability to attract new dealers and retain those dealers, or its inability to increase sales with existing dealers, could substantially impair its ability to execute its business plans. Although Marine Products’ management believes that the quality of its products and services in the recreational boating market should permit it to maintain its relationship with its dealers and its market position, there can be no assurance that Marine Products will be able to sustain its current sales levels.

Marine Products’ Financial Condition and Operating Results may be Adversely Affected by Boat Dealer Defaults.

The Company’s products are sold through independent dealers and the financial health of these dealers is critical to the Company’s continued success. The Company’s results can be negatively affected if a dealer defaults because Marine Products or its subsidiaries may be contractually required to repurchase inventory up to certain limits, although for business reasons, the Company may decide to purchase additional boats in excess of this contractual obligation.

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Marine Products’ Sales are Affected by Weather Conditions.

Marine Products’ business is subject to weather patterns that may adversely affect its sales. For example, drought conditions, or merely reduced rainfall levels, or excessive rain, may close area boating locations or render boating dangerous or inconvenient, thereby curtailing customer demand for our products. In addition, unseasonably cool weather and prolonged winter conditions may lead to a shorter selling season in some locations. Hurricanes and other storms could cause disruptions of our operations or damage to our boat inventories and manufacturing facilities.

Marine Products Encounters Intense Competition Which Affects our Sales and Profits.

The recreational boat industry is highly fragmented, resulting in intense competition for customers, dealers and boat show exhibition space. This competition affects both the markets which we currently serve and new markets that we may enter in the future. We compete with several large national or regional manufacturers that have substantial financial, marketing and other resources.

Marine Products has Potential Liability for Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims.

The products we sell or service may expose Marine Products to potential liabilities for personal injury or property damage claims relating to the use of those products. Historically, the resolution of product liability claims has not materially affected Marine Products’ business. Marine Products maintains product liability insurance that it believes to be adequate. However, there can be no assurance that Marine Products will not experience legal claims in excess of its insurance coverage or that claims will be covered by insurance. Furthermore, any significant claims against Marine Products could result in negative publicity, which could cause Marine Products’ sales to decline.

Because Marine Products Relies on Third-party Suppliers, Marine Products may be Unable to Obtain Adequate Raw Materials, Engines and Components Which Could Adversely Affect Sales and Profit Margins.

Marine Products is dependent on third-party suppliers to provide raw materials, engines and components essential to the construction of its various powerboats. Especially critical are the availability and cost of marine engines and commodity raw materials used in the manufacture of Marine Products’ boats. While Marine Products’ management believes that supplier relationships currently in place are sufficient to provide the engines and materials necessary to meet present production demands, there can be no assurance that these relationships will continue, that these suppliers will remain in operation or that the quantity or quality of materials available from these suppliers will be sufficient to meet Marine Products’ future needs. Disruptions in current supplier relationships or the inability of Marine Products to continue to purchase construction materials in sufficient quantities and of sufficient quality at acceptable prices to meet ongoing production schedules could cause a decrease in sales or a sharp increase in the cost of goods sold. Additionally, because of this dependence, the volatility in commodity raw materials or current or future price increases in production materials or the inability of Marine Products’ management to purchase engines and materials required to execute its growth and acquisition strategies could reduce the number of boats Marine Products may be able to produce for sale or cause a reduction in Marine Products’ profit margins.

Marine Products may be Unable to Identify, Complete or Successfully Integrate Acquisitions.

Marine Products intends to pursue acquisitions and form strategic alliances that will enable Marine Products to acquire complementary skills and capabilities, offer new products, expand its customer base, and obtain other competitive advantages. There can be no assurance, however, that Marine Products will be able to successfully identify suitable acquisition candidates or strategic partners, obtain financing on satisfactory terms, complete acquisitions or strategic alliances, integrate acquired operations into its existing operations, or expand into new markets. Once integrated, acquired operations may not achieve anticipated levels of sales or profitability, or otherwise perform as expected. Acquisitions also involve special risks, including risks associated with unanticipated problems, liabilities and contingencies, diversion of management resources, and possible adverse effects on earnings and earnings per share resulting from increased interest costs, the issuance of additional securities, and difficulties related to the integration of the acquired business. The failure to integrate acquisitions successfully may divert management’s attention from Marine Products’ existing operations and may damage Marine Products’ relationships with its key customers and suppliers.

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Marine Products’ Success Will Depend on its Key Personnel, and the Loss of any Key Personnel may Affect its Powerboat Sales.

Marine Products’ success will depend to a significant extent on the continued service of key management personnel. The loss or interruption of the services of any senior management personnel or the inability to attract and retain other qualified management, sales, marketing and technical employees could disrupt Marine Products’ operations and cause a decrease in its sales and profit margins.

Marine Products’ Ability to Attract and Retain Qualified Employees is Crucial to its Results of Operations and Future Growth.

Marine Products relies on the existence of an available hourly workforce to manufacture its products. As with many businesses, we are challenged at times to find qualified employees. There are no assurances that Marine Products will be able to attract and retain qualified employees to meet current and/or future growth needs.

If Marine Products is Unable to Comply with Environmental and Other Regulatory Requirements, its Business may be Exposed to Liability and Fines.

Marine Products’ operations are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. While Marine Products believes that it maintains all requisite licenses and permits and is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, there can be no assurance that Marine Products will be able to continue to maintain all requisite licenses and permits and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The failure to satisfy these and other regulatory requirements could cause Marine Products to incur fines or penalties or could increase the cost of operations. The adoption of additional laws, rules and regulations could also increase Marine Products’ costs.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted regulations affecting many marine propulsion engines. This regulation has increased the cost of boats subject to the regulation, which may either reduce the Company’s profitability or reduce sales.

As with boat construction in general, our manufacturing processes involve the use, handling, storage and contracting for recycling or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes. Accordingly, we are subject to regulations regarding these substances, and the misuse or mishandling of such substances could expose Marine Products to liability or fines.

Additionally, certain states have required or are considering requiring a license in order to operate a recreational boat. While such licensing requirements are not expected to be unduly restrictive, regulations may discourage potential first-time buyers, thereby reducing future sales.

Marine Products’ Stock Price has been Volatile.

Historically, the market price of common stock of companies engaged in the discretionary consumer products industry has been highly volatile. Likewise, the market price of our common stock has varied significantly in the past. In addition, the availability of Marine Products common stock to the investing public is limited to the extent that shares are not sold by the executive officers, directors and their affiliates, which could negatively impact the trading price of Marine Products’ common stock, increase volatility and affect the ability of minority stockholders to sell their shares. Future sales by executive officers, directors and their affiliates of all or a substantial portion of their shares could also negatively affect the trading price of Marine Products’ common stock.

Marine Products’ Management has a Substantial Ownership Interest; Public Stockholders may have no Effective Voice in Marine Products’ Management.

The Company has elected the “Controlled Corporation” exemption under Section 303A of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Listed Company Manual. The Company is a “Controlled Corporation” because a group that includes the Company’s Chairman of the Board, R. Randall Rollins and his brother, Gary W. Rollins, who is also a director of the Company, and certain companies under their control, controls in excess of fifty percent of the Company’s voting power. As a “Controlled Corporation,” the Company need not comply with certain NYSE rules including those requiring a majority of independent directors.

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Marine Products’ executive officers, directors and their affiliates hold directly or through indirect beneficial ownership, in the aggregate, approximately 79 percent of Marine Products’ outstanding shares of common stock. As a result, these stockholders effectively control the operations of Marine Products, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions such as acquisitions. This concentration of ownership could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a third-party from acquiring control of Marine Products at a premium.

Provisions in Marine Products’ Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may Inhibit a Takeover of Marine Products.

Marine Products’ certificate of incorporation, bylaws and other documents contain provisions including advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and staggered terms of office for the Board of Directors. These provisions may make a tender offer, change in control or takeover attempt that is opposed by Marine Products’ Board of Directors more difficult or expensive.

Our operations are subject to cyber-attacks that could have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.

Our operations are increasingly dependent on digital technologies and services. We use these technologies for internal purposes, including data storage, processing and transmissions, as well as in our interactions with customers and suppliers. Digital technologies are subject to the risk of cyber-attacks. If our systems for protecting against cybersecurity risks prove not to be sufficient, we could be adversely affected by, among other things: loss of or damage to intellectual property, proprietary or confidential information, or customer, supplier, or employee data; interruption of our business operations; and increased costs required to prevent, respond to, or mitigate cybersecurity attacks. These risks could harm our reputation and our relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other third parties, and may result in claims against us. These risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.

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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 2. Properties

Marine Products’ corporate offices are in Atlanta, Georgia. These offices are currently shared with RPC and are leased. The monthly rent paid is allocated between Marine Products and RPC. Under this arrangement, Marine Products pays approximately $3,700 per month in rent. Marine Products may cancel this arrangement at any time after giving a 30-day notice.

Chaparral owns and maintains approximately 1,051,000 square feet of space utilized for manufacturing, research and development, warehouse, sales office and operations in Nashville, Georgia. In January of 2019, the Company purchased an 111,000 square feet of warehouse space in Nashville, Georgia which was previously under a lease arrangement that expired in 2018. In addition, the Company owns 83,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Valdosta, Georgia. Marine Products’ total square footage under roof is allocated as follows: manufacturing — 724,700, research and development — 68,500, warehousing — 315,700, office and other — 136,100.

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Marine Products is involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of its business. Marine Products does not believe that the ultimate outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial condition or results of operations.

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 4A. Information About Our Executive Officers

Each of the executive officers of Marine Products was elected by the Board of Directors to serve until the Board of Directors’ meeting immediately following the next annual meeting of stockholders or until his earlier removal by the Board of Directors or his resignation. The following table lists the executive officers of Marine Products and their ages, offices, and date first elected to office.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Marine Products’ common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MPX.” As of February 14, 2020, there were 33,975,976 shares of common stock outstanding and approximately 3,600 beneficial holders of our Company’s common stock.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Shares repurchased by the Company and affiliated purchases in the fourth quarter of 2019 are outlined below.

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Performance Graph

The following graph shows a five-year comparison of the cumulative total stockholder return based on the performance of the stock of the Company, assuming dividend reinvestment, as compared with both a broad equity market index and an industry or peer group index. The indices included in the following graph are the Russell 2000 Index (“Russell 2000”) and a peer group which includes companies that are considered peers of the Company (“Peer Group”). The companies included in the Peer Group have been weighted according to each respective issuer’s stock market capitalization at the end of each year. The companies in the Peer Group are Brunswick Corporation, MarineMax, Inc. and Malibu Boats, Inc.

The Russell 2000 is used because the Company is a component of the Russell 2000, and because the Russell 2000 is a stock index representing small capitalization U.S. stocks. During 2019, the components of the Russell 2000 had an average market capitalization of $2.5 billion, and a median market capitalization of $821 million.

The graph below assumes the value of $100.00 invested on December 31, 2014.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following table summarizes certain selected financial data of Marine Products. The historical information may not be indicative of Marine Products’ future results of operations. The information set forth below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this document.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion is based upon and should be read in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data” and “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” See also “Forward-Looking Statements” on page 2.

Overview

Marine Products, through our wholly owned subsidiaries Chaparral and Robalo, is a leading manufacturer of recreational fiberglass powerboats. Our sales and profits are generated by selling the products that we manufacture to a network of independent dealers who in turn sell the products to retail consumers. These dealers are located throughout the continental United States and in several international markets. Dealers either remit payment upon receipt of the product or finance their inventory through third-party floor plan lenders, who pay Marine Products generally within ten days of delivery of the products to the dealers.

We manage our Company by focusing on the execution of the following business and financial strategies:

In executing these strategies and attempting to optimize our financial returns, management closely monitors dealer orders and inventories, the production mix of various models, and indications of near term demand such as consumer confidence, interest rates, dealer orders placed at our annual dealer conferences, and retail attendance and orders at annual winter boat show exhibitions. We also consider trends related to certain key financial and other data, including our historical and forecasted financial results, market share, unit sales of our products, average selling price per boat, and gross profit margins, among others, as indicators of the success of our strategies. Marine Products’ financial results are affected by consumer confidence — because pleasure boating is a discretionary expenditure, interest rates — because many retail customers finance the purchase of their boats, and other socioeconomic and environmental factors such as availability of leisure time, consumer preferences, demographics and the weather.

During 2019, aggregate sales of the boating segments in which Marine Products operates declined by approximately two percent. Sales in each segment in which we operate declined during the year, with the most pronounced decline observed in the fiberglass sterndrive segment, which recorded an 7.0 percent unit sales decline. Our consolidated net sales declined slightly in 2019 compared to 2018 due to a decrease in unit sales across all model lines partially offset by a higher average selling prices resulting from a favorable model mix. Unit sales in 2019 decreased by 9.6 percent compared to 2018. Management will continue to monitor retail demand among the various segments in the recreational boat market, the actions of our competitors, dealer inventory levels and the availability of dealer and consumer financing for the purchase of our products and adjust our production levels as deemed appropriate.

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We periodically monitor our market share in the 19 to 34 foot sterndrive category as one indicator of the success of our strategies and the market’s acceptance of our products. For the 12 month period ended September 30, 2019 (latest data available to us), Chaparral’s market share in the 19 to 34 foot sterndrive category was 16.1 percent, unchanged in comparison to the prior year same period, the second highest market share in this category during this period. For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2019, Robalo’s share of the 16 to 31 foot outboard sport fishing boat market was 5.3 percent, the second highest market share within this category. Marine Products Corporation’s share of the outboard recreational market, including both Robalo and Chaparral’s outboard units, was 6.5 percent of the total market within its size range for the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. The Company held the highest share among manufacturers of various outboard brands during the period. We will continue to monitor our market share and believe it to be important, but we believe that maximizing profitability takes precedence over growing our market share. Furthermore, as we continue to expand the breadth of our product offerings within our core category and new categories, we consider our overall market share across the various powerboat categories to be of greater importance to the long-term health of our company than our market share within any specific type of recreational boat.

Outlook

We believe that retail demand for new recreational boats during 2020 will be approximately equal to demand in 2019. As evidence of this belief, attendance and sales at the 2020 winter boat shows were approximately equal to attendance and sales at the 2019 winter boat shows. Positive factors influencing recreational boat demand include strong consumer confidence and a robust U.S. employment market, as well as a favorable financing environment for boat dealers and consumers. These factors may be partially offset by a strong secondary market for used boats and market saturation caused by strong retail sales during the past several years.

Although industry wide retail boat sales remain lower than they were prior to the 2008 financial crisis, retail boat sales increased each year between 2012 and 2018, though they declined slightly in 2019. Fluctuations in fuel prices can impact our industry, although they were relatively stable in 2019 and we do not believe that they have recently impacted sales. In general, the overall cost of boat ownership has increased, especially in the sterndrive recreational boat market segment, which comprised approximately 34 percent of the Company’s unit sales in 2019. The higher cost of boat ownership discourages consumers from purchasing recreational boats. For years, Marine Products and other boat manufacturers have been improving their customer service capabilities, marketing strategies and sales promotions in order to attract more consumers to recreational boating as well as improve consumers’ boating experiences. The Company provides financial incentives to its dealers for receiving favorable customer satisfaction surveys. In addition, the recreational boating industry conducts a promotional program which involves advertising and consumer targeting efforts, as well as other activities designed to increase the potential consumer market for pleasure boats. Many manufacturers, including Marine Products, participate in this program. Management believes that these efforts have incrementally benefited the industry and Marine Products. As in past years, Marine Products enhanced its selection of models for the 2020 model year which began on July 1, 2019. We continue to emphasize the Surf Series line of Chaparral models, our larger Chaparral SSX models, and our larger Robalo models. In addition, we generated strong sales of our Chaparral OSX Sport Luxury outboards. We believe that these boat models will expand our customer base and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling. We plan to continue to develop and produce additional new products for subsequent model years.

Our financial results will depend on a number of factors, including interest rates, consumer confidence, the availability of credit to our dealers and consumers, fuel costs, the continued acceptance of our new products in the recreational boating market, our ability to compete in the competitive pleasure boating industry, the availability of labor and certain costs of our raw materials and key components.

Results of Operations

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Year Ended December 31, 2019 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2018

Net Sales. Marine Products' net sales decreased by $6.5 million or 2.2 percent in 2019 compared to 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a 9.6 percent decrease in the number of boats sold, as well as a decrease in parts and accessories sales, partially offset by 8.0 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat. Unit sales decreased due to lower sales for the majority of our model lines partially offset by an increase in unit sales of OSX models. Average selling prices increased primarily due to a favorable model mix which included increased sales of our larger boats. Domestic net sales were $275.1 million, a small decrease of 1.5 percent compared to the prior year. International sales decreased 12.6 percent during 2019 compared to 2018.

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased 2.4 percent in 2019 compared to 2018. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold decreased slightly to 77.6 percent in 2019, compared to 77.8 percent in 2018 primarily due to decreases in production cost efficiencies including materials consistent with an improved model mix.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly by 1.0 percent in 2019 compared to 2018 primarily due to increases in professional fees and incentive compensation partially offset by a decrease in warranty expense consistent with the decline in net sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales increased slightly to 10.7 percent in 2019 from 10.4 percent in 2018. As a percentage of net sales, warranty expense decreased to 1.3 percent in 2019, compared to 1.4 percent in 2018.

Interest Income. Interest income increased to $323 thousand in 2019 compared to $268 thousand in 2018. Marine Products generates interest income in 2019 primarily from investments in money market funds. This increase was primarily due to a higher percentage yield, partially offset by a reduction in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents.

Income Tax Provision. The income tax provision decreased to $6.2 million in 2019 compared to $7.2 million in 2018. The effective tax rate in 2019 was 18.0 percent compared to 20.1 percent in 2018. The decrease in effective rate during 2019 is primarily due to a favorable change in the permanent adjustments.

Year Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2017

Net Sales. Marine Products’ net sales increased by $31.3 million or 11.7 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. The increase was primarily due to a 10.2 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat, coupled with a 0.7 percent increase in the number of boats sold, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales. Unit sales increased due to higher sales of our Robalo outboard sport fishing boats, as well as increased sales of our SSX models and our Chaparral Surf Series models, partially offset by decreases in unit sales of our Vortex Jet boat and Chaparral H2O models. Average selling prices increased primarily due to a model mix which included increased sales of our larger boats. Domestic net sales were $279.2 million, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the prior year. International sales increased 14.9 percent during 2018 compared to 2017.

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased 11.5 percent in 2018 compared to 2017. As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold decreased slightly to 77.8 percent in 2018, compared to 77.9 percent in 2017 primarily due to a model mix which included sales of our larger boats, partially offset by production inefficiencies resulting from increased labor costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5.7 percent in 2018 compared to 2017 primarily due to an increase in incentive compensation consistent with improved operating results. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 10.4 percent in 2018 from 10.9 percent in 2017. As a percentage of net sales, warranty expense increased slightly to 1.4 percent in 2018, compared to 1.3 percent in 2017.

Interest Income. Interest income increased to $268 thousand in 2018 compared to $229 thousand in 2017. Marine Products generates interest income primarily from investments in both taxable corporate bonds and tax-exempt municipal obligations. This increase was primarily due to a higher percentage yield, partially offset by a reduction in the average balance of our marketable securities portfolio.

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Income Tax Provision. The income tax provision decreased to $7.2 million in 2018 compared to $10.7 million in 2017. The effective tax rate in 2018 was 20.1 percent compared to 35.6 percent in 2017. The decrease in effective rate during 2018 is primarily due to the corporate income tax rate reduction from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Reform). The effective rate for 2017 reflects a detrimental discrete adjustment of approximately $1.7 million that resulted from the revaluation of the Company’s net deferred tax assets recorded due to Tax Reform. The effective rate in both periods includes the effect of permanent differences, including tax deferred gains and losses, and discrete adjustments including restricted stock dividends and provisions related to state income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Flows

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $19.8 million at December 31, 2019, $8.7 million at December 31, 2018 and $7.7 million at December 31, 2017. In addition, the aggregate of short-term and long-term marketable securities was $7.7 million at December 31, 2018 and $13.0 million at December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2019, there are no marketable securities as a result of a change in our investment strategy.

The following table sets forth the historical cash flows for the twelve months ended December 31:

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2019

Cash provided by operating activities increased by $11.1 million in 2019 compared to 2018. This increase was primarily due to a net favorable change in working capital coupled with an increase in other long-term liabilities due primarily to an increase in the net SERP liability.

The net favorable change in working capital was due to favorable change of $14.0 million in inventories consistent with a decrease in production and timing of shipments of finished boats. This favorable change in working capital was partially offset by unfavorable changes of $0.7 million in income taxes receivable, $1.9 million in accounts receivable due to state incentive receivable of $1.6 million recorded during the third quarter of 2019, as well as, an unfavorable change of $0.6 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets due to timing of payments.

Cash provided by investing activities for 2019 was approximately $5.3 million compared to $3.1 million used for investing activities for the same period in 2018. The increase in cash provided by investing activities is primarily due to increased net sales of marketable securities in 2019 resulting from a change in investment strategy from marketable securities to money market funds, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures.

Cash used for financing activities for 2019 increased approximately $3.4 million compared to 2018 primarily due to both a $0.9 million increase in open market share repurchases and a $2.5 million increase in common stock dividends paid to shareholders in 2019 compared to the prior year.

2018

Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $6.9 million in 2018 compared to 2017. This decrease was primarily due to a net unfavorable change in working capital partially offset by an increase in net income.

The major components of the net unfavorable change in working capital were as follows: an unfavorable change in other accrued expenses of $2.3 million due primarily to a decrease in accrued sales discounts; an unfavorable change of $13.2 million in inventories primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases of key components and the timing of finished boats shipments; and a $1.1 million favorable change in accounts receivable due to the timing of payments.

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Cash provided by investing activities was $3.1 million in 2018 compared to $6.5 million used for investing activities in 2017. The increase in cash provided by investing activities in 2018 is primarily due to net sales of marketable securities coupled with a decrease in capital expenditures.

Cash used for financing activities increased $6.7 million in 2018 primarily due to an increase in cash paid for open market share repurchases, coupled with an increase in regular and special cash dividends paid during 2018.

Cash Requirements

Management expects that capital expenditures during 2020 will be approximately $3.7 million.

The Company participates in a multiple employer Retirement Income Plan, sponsored by RPC. During 2019, the Company did not make a cash contribution to this plan. We do not currently expect that additional contributions by the Company to the Retirement Income Plan will be made in 2020.

On January 28, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share payable March 10, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2020.

The Company has an agreement with one employee that provides for a monthly payment equal to 10 percent of profits (defined as pretax income before goodwill amortization and certain allocated corporate expenses).

In January 2008, the Board of Directors authorized an additional 3,000,000 shares that the Company may repurchase for a total aggregate authorization of 8,250,000 shares. The Company repurchased 503,549 shares in the open market during 2019. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has repurchased under this program a total of 6,581,632 shares in the open market and there are 1,668,368 shares that remain available for repurchase.

The Company has entered into agreements with third-party floor plan lenders where it has agreed, in the event of default by a dealer, to repurchase MPC boats repossessed from the dealer. These arrangements are subject to maximum repurchase amounts and the associated risk is mitigated by the value of the boats repurchased. The Company repurchased dealer inventory totaling $3.4 million under contractual agreements during 2019 and had no repurchases during 2018. See further information regarding repurchase obligations in “NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES” of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company believes that the liquidity provided by its existing cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and cash expected to be generated from operations will provide sufficient capital to meet its requirements for at least the next twelve months. The Company’s decisions about the amount of cash to be used for investing and financing purposes are influenced by its capital position and the expected amount of cash to be provided by operations.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2019:

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Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in the fair value hierarchy (Level 1, 2 or 3) based on the inputs used for valuation. Assets and liabilities that are traded on an exchange with a quoted price are classified as Level 1. Assets and liabilities that are valued using significant observable inputs in addition to quoted market prices are classified as Level 2. The Company currently has no assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis that are valued using unobservable inputs and therefore no assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis are classified as Level 3. For defined benefit plan and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) investments measured at net asset value, the values are computed using inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data or on net asset values calculated by the fund and not publicly available.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

To assist dealers in obtaining financing for the purchase of its boats for inventory, the Company has entered into agreements with various third-party floor plan lenders whereby the Company guarantees varying amounts of debt for qualifying dealers on boats in dealer inventory. The Company’s obligation under these guarantees becomes effective in the case of a default under the financing arrangement between the dealer and the third-party lender. The agreements typically provide for the return of all repossessed boats in “new and unused” condition subject to normal wear and tear, as defined, to the Company, in exchange for the Company’s assumption of specified percentages of the debt obligation on those boats, up to certain contractually determined dollar limits which vary by lender. The Company repurchased dealer inventory totaling $3.4 million under contractual agreements during 2019 and had no material repurchases during 2018.

Management continues to monitor the risk of additional defaults and resulting repurchase obligation based primarily upon information provided by the third-party floor plan lenders and to adjust the guarantee liability at the end of each reporting period based on information reasonably available at that time. As of December 31, 2019, the Company believes the fair value of its remaining guarantee liability is immaterial. See further information regarding repurchase obligations in “NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES” of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase obligation is limited to a maximum of 16 percent of the average net receivables financed by the floor plan lender for dealers during the prior 12 month period, which was $13.1 million as of December 31, 2019. The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $7.7 million, with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year. Accordingly, the aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions is approximately $20.8 million as of December 31, 2019. Although the Company has these agreements with financial institutions, in certain situations, the Company may decide for business reasons to repurchase boats in excess of these contractual amounts.

Related Party Transactions

In conjunction with its spin-off from RPC in 2001, the Company and RPC entered into various agreements that define the companies’ relationship after the spin-off.

The Transition Support Services Agreement provides for RPC to provide certain services, including financial reporting and income tax administration, acquisition assistance, etc., to Marine Products until the agreement is terminated by either party. Marine Products reimbursed RPC for its estimated allocable share of administrative costs incurred for services rendered on behalf of Marine Products totaling $865,000 in 2019, $873,000 in 2018, and $849,000 in 2017. The Company’s payable to RPC for these services was $56,000 as of December 31, 2019 and $28,000 as of December 31, 2018. Many of the Company’s directors are also directors of RPC and all the Company’s executive officers are employees of both the Company and RPC.

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RPC and Marine Products own 50 percent each of a limited liability company called 255 RC, LLC that was created for the joint purchase and ownership of a corporate aircraft. The purchase of the aircraft was completed in January 2015, and the purchase was funded primarily by a $2,554,000 contribution by each company to 255 RC, LLC. Each of RPC and Marine Products is currently a party to an operating lease agreement with 255 RC, LLC for a period of five years. Marine Products recorded certain net operating costs comprised of rent and an allocable share of fixed costs of approximately $159,000 in 2019 and 2018 and $157,000 in 2017 for the corporate aircraft. The Company has a payable to 255 RC LLC of $1.0 million as of December 31, 2019 and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2018. The Company accounts for this investment using the equity method and its proportionate share of income or loss is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2019, the investment closely approximates the underlying equity in the net assets of 255 RC, LLC.

The Employee Benefits Agreement provides for, among other things, the Company’s employees to continue participating subsequent to the spin-off in two RPC sponsored benefit plans, specifically, the defined contribution 401(k) plan and the defined benefit retirement income plan.

A group that includes the Company’s Chairman of the Board, R. Randall Rollins and his brother Gary W. Rollins, who is also director of the Company, and certain companies under their control, controls in excess of fifty percent of the Company’s voting power.

Critical Accounting Policies

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating accounting estimates. These judgments are based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, trends in the industry, and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Senior management has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of its critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Company believes that, of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

Sales recognition - The Company sells its boats through its network of independent dealers and recognizes revenues from contracts with its customers based on the consideration received in exchange for the goods sold. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. Satisfaction of contract terms occur with the transfer of title of our boats, accessories, and parts to our dealers. Net sale is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the goods to the dealer and consists of the sales price adjusted for dealer incentives.

Sales incentives and discounts – The Company records incentives as a reduction of sales or as a cost of sales as appropriate. Using historical trends and management estimates, adjusted for current changes, the Company estimates the amount of incentives that will be paid in the future on boats sold and accrues an estimated liability. The Company offers various incentives that promote sales to dealers, and to a lesser extent, retail customers. These incentives are designed to encourage timely replenishment of dealer inventories after peak selling seasons, stabilize manufacturing volumes throughout the year, and improve production model mix. The dealer incentive programs are a combination of annual volume commitment discounts, and additional discounts at time of invoice for those dealers who do not finance their inventory through specified floor plan financing agreements. The annual dealer volume discounts are primarily based on July 1 through June 30 model year purchases. In addition, the Company offers at various times other time-specific or model-specific incentives.

The factors that complicate the calculation of the cost of these incentives are the ability to forecast sales of the Company and individual dealers, the volume and timing of inventory financed by specific dealers, identification of which boats have been sold subject to an incentive, and the estimated lag time between sales and payment of incentives. Settlement of the incentives generally occurs from three to twelve months after the sale. The Company regularly analyzes the historical incentive trends and adjusts recorded liabilities for changes in trends and terms of incentive programs. Total cost of incentives recorded in net sales as a percentage of gross sales was 7.0 percent in 2019, 7.2 percent in 2018, and 7.1 percent in 2017. A 0.25 percentage point change in cost of incentives as a percentage of gross sales during 2019 would have increased or decreased net sales, gross margin and operating income by approximately $0.7 million.

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Warranty costs -The Company records as part of selling, general and administrative expenses an experience-based estimate of the future warranty costs to be incurred when sales are recognized. The Company evaluates its warranty obligation for each product line on a model year basis. The Company provides warranties against manufacturing defects for various components of the boats, primarily the fiberglass deck and hull, with warranty periods extending up to a lifetime. Warranty costs, if any, on other components of the boats are generally absorbed by the original component manufacturer. Warranty costs can vary depending upon the size and number of components in the boats sold, the pre-sale warranty claims, and the desired level of customer service. While we focus on high quality manufacturing programs and processes, including actively monitoring the quality of our component suppliers and managing the dealer and customer service warranty experience and reimbursements, our estimated warranty obligation is based upon the warranty terms and the Company’s enforcement of those terms over time, manufacturing defects or issues, repair costs, and the volume and mix of boat sales. The estimate of warranty costs is regularly analyzed and is adjusted based on several factors including the actual claims that occur. Warranty expense as a percentage of net sales was 1.3 percent in 2019, 1.4 percent in 2018, and 1.3 percent in 2017. A 0.10 percentage point increase in the estimated warranty expense as a percentage of net sales during 2019 would have increased selling, general and administrative expenses and reduced operating income by approximately $0.3 million.

Income taxes - The effective income tax rate was 18.0 percent in 2019, 20.1 percent in 2018, and 35.6 percent in 2017. The effective tax rates vary due to changes in estimates of future taxable income, fluctuations in the tax jurisdictions in which the earnings and deductions are realized, variations in the relationship of tax-exempt income or losses to income before taxes and favorable or unfavorable adjustments to estimated tax liabilities related to proposed or probable assessments. As a result, the effective tax rate may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly or annual basis.  The effective tax rate for 2019 reflects the favorable change in permanent adjustments.

The Company establishes a valuation allowance against the carrying value of deferred tax assets when it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized through future taxable income. Such amounts are charged to earnings in the period the determination is made. Likewise, if it is later determined that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets would be realized, the applicable portion of the previously provided valuation allowance is reversed. The Company considers future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in determining the need for a valuation allowance.

The Company calculates the current and deferred tax provision based on estimates and assumptions that could differ from the actual results reflected in income tax returns filed during the subsequent year. Adjustments based on filed tax returns are recorded when identified, which is generally in the third quarter of the subsequent year for U.S. federal and state provisions. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the year the differences are expected to reverse. In 2017, the Company revalued its deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the change in Federal income tax rates, as enacted by the TCJA.

The amount of income taxes the Company pays is subject to ongoing audits by federal and state tax authorities, which often result in proposed assessments. Our estimate for the potential outcome for any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental. The Company believes it has adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable outcome related to these matters. However, future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are made or resolved or when statutes of limitation on potential assessments expire. Additionally, the jurisdictions in which earnings or deductions are realized may differ from current estimates.

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Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the following Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs):

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards:

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted:

To be adopted in 2020 and later:

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Marine Products holds no derivative financial instruments which could expose the Company to significant market risk. Marine Products maintains an investment portfolio, comprised primarily of municipal debt and corporate debt securities, which are subject to interest rate risk exposure. This risk is managed through conservative policies to invest in high-quality obligations. Marine Products has performed an interest rate sensitivity analysis using a duration model over the near term with a 10 percent change in interest rates. Marine Products’ portfolio is not subject to material interest rate risk exposure based on this analysis. Marine Products does not expect any material changes in market risk exposures or how those risks are managed.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

To the Stockholders of Marine Products Corporation:

The management of Marine Products Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. Marine Products Corporation maintains a system of internal accounting controls designed to provide reasonable assurance, at a reasonable cost, that assets are safeguarded against loss or unauthorized use and that the financial records are adequate and can be relied upon to produce financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The internal control system is augmented by written policies and procedures, an internal audit program and the selection and training of qualified personnel. This system includes policies that require adherence to ethical business standards and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any controls system. A controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met. Also, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and any instances of fraud, if any, within the Company will be detected. Further, the design of a controls system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. The Company intends to continually improve and refine its internal controls.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our internal control over financial reporting, as of December 31, 2019 based on criteria established in 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management’s assessment is that Marine Products Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.

The independent registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton LLP, has audited the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, and has also issued their report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, included in this report on page 32.

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February 28, 2020

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

Marine Products Corporation

Opinion on internal control over financial reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Marine Products Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, and our report dated February 28, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

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February 28, 2020

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

Marine Products Corporation

Opinion on the financial statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marine Products Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule under Item 15(2) (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 28, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion.

Basis for opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

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We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.

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Atlanta, Georgia

February 28, 2020

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(in thousands except share information)

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(in thousands except per share data)

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(in thousands)