MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2021 January (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended: January 3, 2021

OR

For the transition period from                                    to                                                  

Commission File Number 001-37502

MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

100 Cherokee Cove Drive, Vonore, TN 37885

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(423) 884-2221

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     ☑     Yes          ☐     No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     ☑     Yes          ☐     No

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     ☐     Yes          ☑     No

As of February 8, 2021, there were 18,949,261 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of statements that include words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “likely,” “believe,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements involve estimates and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are based on assumptions that we have made considering our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other important factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many important factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: the potential effects of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on the Company, general economic conditions, demand for our products, changes in consumer preferences, competition within our industry, our reliance on our network of independent dealers, our ability to manage our manufacturing levels and our fixed cost base, the successful introduction of our new products and the other important factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 11, 2020 (our “2020 Annual Report”). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements.

Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New important factors that could cause our business not to develop as we expect may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them.

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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements form an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements form an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements form an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (Dollars in thousands)

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements form an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unless stated otherwise dollars in thousands, except per share data)

1.ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization — MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) was formed on January 28, 2000, as a Delaware holding company and operates primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC; MasterCraft Services, LLC; MasterCraft Parts, Ltd.; MasterCraft International Sales Administration, Inc.; and Aviara, LLC (collectively “MasterCraft”); Nautic Star, LLC and NS Transport, LLC (collectively “NauticStar”); and Crest Marine, LLC (“Crest”). Holdings and its subsidiaries collectively are referred to herein as the “Company.”

Basis of Presentation — The Company’s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30, with the interim quarterly reporting periods consisting of 13 weeks. Therefore, the fiscal quarter end will not always coincide with the date of the end of a calendar month.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020 and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of January 3, 2021, its results of operations for the three and six months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, its cash flows for the six months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, and its statements of stockholders’ equity for the three and six months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC for financial information have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The June 30, 2020 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. However, management believes that the disclosures in these condensed consolidated financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Due to the seasonality of the Company’s business, the interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the remainder of the fiscal year.

COVID-19 Pandemic — To balance wholesale production with the then anticipated impacts to retail demand caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company reduced production in February 2020 and, in late March 2020, temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at all of the Company’s facilities to protect the health of employees and to comply with governmental mandates. The Company resumed operations at reduced production levels at our manufacturing facilities by mid-May. Since that time, our facilities have increased production rates above their pre-COVID levels.

Demand for the Company’s products has been strong and, as a result of our employee’s committed efforts, disruptions to the Company’s production have been minimal since resuming operations in May 2020. However, the Company remains subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business remains uncertain and difficult to predict, as the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve in many countries, including the United States and other markets where the Company and its suppliers operate. Capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has caused economic downturns or recessions in the U.S. and other markets where the Company operates. Such economic disruption could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business as retail demand for our products could decline which would in-turn reduce wholesale demand from the Company’s dealers. Policymakers around the world have responded and may continue to respond with fiscal and monetary policy actions to support the economy. The magnitude and overall effectiveness of these actions remain uncertain.

The severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the duration, spread, severity, and impact of the pandemic, the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by local

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and federal governments, the effects of the pandemic on the Company's consumers, dealers, suppliers and workforce, and to the extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. The Company's future results of operations, cash flows, and liquidity could be adversely impacted by delays in payments of outstanding receivable amounts beyond normal payment terms, supply chain or workforce disruptions and uncertain demand, impairment charges, and the impact of any initiatives that the Company may undertake to address financial and operational challenges faced by it and its consumers, dealers, and suppliers. As of the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may materially impact the Company's financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations is uncertain.

There were no significant changes in or changes in the application of the Company’s significant or critical accounting policies or estimation procedures for the three and six months ended January 3, 2021 as compared with the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

New Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Adopted

Income Taxes — In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740). This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by, among other things, eliminating certain existing exceptions related to the general approach in ASC 740 relating to franchise taxes, reducing complexity in the interim-period accounting for year-to-date loss limitations and changes in tax laws, and clarifying the accounting for transactions outside of business combination that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The transition requirements are primarily prospective, and the effective date is for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Fair Value Measurements — In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This guidance modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 by removing disclosures regarding transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, by modifying the measurement uncertainty disclosure, and by requiring additional disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements, among others. The Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Current Expected Credit Loss — In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which updated the ASC to use an impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The Company adopted this guidance for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

The following tables present the Company’s revenue by major product category for each reportable segment.

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Contract Liabilities

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $0.6 million of contract liabilities associated with customer deposits. During the six months ended January 3, 2021, all of this amount was recognized as revenue. As of January 3, 2021, total contract liabilities associated with customer deposits were $1.5 million, were reported in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, and are expected to be recognized as revenue during the remainder of the year ended June 30, 2021.  

Inventories consisted of the following:

4.PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment, net consisted of the following:

Merritt Island Facility

During October 2020 we completed the purchase of certain real property located in Merritt Island, Florida, including a boat manufacturing facility, for a purchase price of $14.2 million (the “Merritt Island Facility”). The new Merritt Island Facility provides a dedicated manufacturing center for our Aviara brand.

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5.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of goodwill as of January 3, 2021 and June 30, 2020, attributable to each of the Company’s reportable segments, were as follows:

The following table presents the carrying amount of Other intangible assets, net:

Amortization expense related to Other intangible assets, net for the three and six months ended both January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019 was $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 is $4.0 million.

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

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Accrued warranty liability activity was as follows for the six months ending:

7.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt is as follows:

On October 1, 2018, the Company entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement with a syndicate of certain financial institutions (the “Fourth Amended Credit Agreement”). The Fourth Amended Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $190.0 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $75.0 million term loan, and an $80.0 million term loan (together, the “Term Loans”), and a $35.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Fourth Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all the assets of the Company. Holdings is a guarantor on the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement and the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement contains covenants that restrict the ability of Holdings’ subsidiaries to make distributions to Holdings. The Term Loans will mature and all remaining amounts outstanding thereunder will be due and payable on October 1, 2023.

Amendment No. 3 to Fourth Amended Credit Agreement

On May 7, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement (the “Amendment No. 3”). The changes effected by Amendment No. 3 include, among others, the temporary removal and replacement of the Company’s financial covenants, the addition of a 50 basis point floor on LIBOR, modifications to the range of applicable LIBOR and prime interest rate margins, and a revision of the Total Net Leverage Ratio calculation. Under Amendment No. 3, the Total Net Leverage Ratio covenant and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio covenant of the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement are temporarily replaced with three separate covenants: (i) an Interest Coverage Ratio, (ii) a Minimum Liquidity threshold, and (iii) a Maximum Unfinanced Capital Expenditures limitation (the “Package of Financial Covenants”). The Package of Financial Covenants are in place through the quarter ended March 31, 2021, after which time the Total Net Leverage Ratio covenant and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio covenant will be reinstated and the Package of Financial Covenants will sunset, and with the minimum liquidity covenant being tested on the last day of each fiscal month through May 31, 2021. In addition, the Total Net Leverage Ratio calculation was temporarily revised to include all unrestricted cash balances, without limitation, until June 30, 2021. As of January 3, 2021, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants under Amendment No. 3 to the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement.  

Pursuant to the Amendment, the applicable interest, at the Company’s option, is at either the prime rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.5% to 2.25% or at a LIBOR rate, subject to a 50 basis point floor, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.5% to 3.25%,

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in each case based on the Company’s Total Net Leverage Ratio. As of January 3, 2021 the applicable margin for loans accruing interest at the prime rate was 1.00% and the applicable margin for loans accruing interest at LIBOR was 2.00%.

Amendment No. 4 and Joinder to Fourth Amended Credit Agreement

On October 26, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 and Joinder to the Fourth Amended Credit Ageement (the “Amendment No. 4”). In conjunction with the new Merritt Island Facility purchase (see Note 4), the assets were organized in a new wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  The changes effected by Amendment No. 4 add this new subsidiary as a borrower under the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement.

Revolving Credit Facility

During October 2020 the Company borrowed $20.0 million under its $35.0 million Revolving Credit Facility to fund the purchase of the Merrit Island Facility. The Company subsequently repaid all outstanding amounts and, as of January 3, 2021, the availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was $35.0 million.

The Company’s consolidated interim effective tax rate is based on a current estimate of the annual effective income tax rate adjusted to reflect the impact of discrete items. The differences between the Company’s effective tax rates and the statutory federal tax rate of 21.0% primarily relate to the inclusion of the state tax rate in the overall effective rate, the benefit of federal and state credits, and a permanent benefit associated with the foreign derived intangible income deduction, partially offset by a permanent add-back for Section 162(m) limitations. During the three months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, the Company’s effective tax rates were 22.2% and 24.4%, respectively.  During the six months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, the Company’s effective tax rates were 22.5% and 24.2%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended January 3, 2021 is lower compared to the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended December 29, 2019, primarily due to an increase in the benefit of federal and state tax credits and a reduction in the effective state tax rate, partially offset by a decrease in the Company’s net permanent benefits, largely driven by changes in the foreign derived intangible income deduction and add-back for Section 162(m) limitations.

The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s earnings per share:

For the three and six months ended January 3, 2021 and December 29, 2019, an immaterial number of shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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The following table presents the components of share-based compensation expense by award type.

Restricted Stock Awards

During the six months ended January 3, 2021, the Company granted 87,047 restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) to the Company’s non-executive directors, officers and certain other key employees. Generally, the shares of restricted stock granted during the six months ended January 3, 2021, vest pro-rata over three years for officers and certain other key employees and over one year for non-executive directors. The Company determined the fair value of the shares awarded by using the close price of our common stock as of the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of RSAs granted in the six months ended January 3, 2021, was $19.96 per share.

The following table summarizes the status of nonvested RSAs as of January 3, 2021, and changes during the six months then ended.

As of January 3, 2021, there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested RSAs.  The Company expects this expense to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.

Performance Stock Units

Performance stock units (“PSUs”) are a form of long-term incentive compensation awarded to executive officers and certain other key employees designed to directly align the interests of employees to the interests of the Company’s stockholders, and to create long-term stockholder value. The awards will be earned based on the Company’s achievement of certain performance criteria over a three-year performance period. The performance period for the awards commences on July 1 of the fiscal year in which they were granted and continue for a three-year period, ending on June 30 of the applicable year. The probability of achieving the performance criteria is assessed quarterly. Following the determination of the Company’s achievement with respect to the performance criteria, the number of shares awarded is subject to further adjustment based on the application of a total shareholder return (“TSR”) modifier. The grant date fair value is determined based on both the probability assessment of the Company achieving the performance criteria and an estimate of the expected TSR modifier. The TSR modifier estimate is determined using a Monte Carlo Simulation model, which considers the likelihood of numerous possible outcomes of long-term market performance. Compensation expense related to nonvested PSUs is recognized ratably over the performance period.

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Supplemental PSUs

On July 16, 2020, after consulting with outside compensation advisors and outside legal counsel, reviewing market data and benchmarking expected relative compensation to the market data, the Company’s Compensation Committee made the decision to grant additional PSUs under the Long-term Incentive Plan (“LTIP Program”) to certain of the Company’s officers, (the “Supplemental PSUs”). The “Performance Period” for the Supplemental PSUs is a two-year period commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2022. The Supplemental PSUs were granted to attract and motivate key employees whose existing fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 PSU grants (the “Existing PSUs”) were unlikely to achieve minimum performance goals due to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of Supplemental PSUs that a grantee earns for the performance period will be determined by multiplying the target award by the product of (i) the Composite Payout Percentage and (ii) the Relative TSR Modifier. The “Composite Payout Percentage” is calculated based on the Company’s Total Market Share Percentage, Total Consumer Satisfaction Index Percentage and Total Dealer Inventory Turnover Percentage (each as defined in the Supplemental PSU Award Agreement). Following the determination of the Company’s achievement with respect to the Composite Payout Percentage over the Performance Period, the vesting of each award will be subject to adjustment based upon the application of a Relative TSR Modifier. The Supplemental PSUs are capped at 90% of the Existing PSUs’ original fair value and would be reduced for any shares issuable upon satisfaction of the performance criteria pursuant to the Existing PSUs.

The following table summarizes the status of nonvested PSUs as of January 3, 2021, and changes during the six months then ended.

As of January 3, 2021, there was $1.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested PSUs.  The Company expects this expense to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.                                

11.SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company designs, manufactures, and markets recreational performance sport boats, luxury day boats, and outboard boats under three operating and reportable segments: MasterCraft, NauticStar, and Crest. The Company’s segments are defined by the Company’s operational and reporting structures.

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Each segment distributes its products through its own dealer network. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), which is our Chief Executive Officer, regularly reviews the operating performance of each segment including measures of performance based on operating income. Each segment has its own management structure which is responsible for the operations of the segment and which is directly accountable to the CODM. The Company files a consolidated income tax return and does not allocate income taxes and other corporate-level expenses, including interest, to operating segments. All material corporate costs are included in the MasterCraft segment.

Selected financial information for the Company’s reportable segments was as follows:

The following table presents total assets for the Company’s reportable segments.

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

The following discussion and analysis should be read together with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, the statements in this discussion and analysis regarding our expectations concerning the performance of our business, anticipated financial results, liquidity and the other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above and in “Risk Factors” set forth in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.

Certain statements in the following discussions are based on non-GAAP financial measures. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is a numerical measure of a registrant’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the statements of operations, balance sheets or statements of cash flows of the issuer; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Non-GAAP financial measures do not include operating and statistical measures. The Company includes non-GAAP financial measures in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as the Company’s management believes that these measures and the information they provide are useful to users of the financial statements, including investors, because they permit users of the financial statements to view the Company’s performance using the same tools that management utilizes and to better evaluate the Company’s ongoing business performance. In order to better align the Company’s reported results with the internal metrics used by the Company's management to evaluate business performance as well as to provide better comparisons to prior periods and peer data, non-GAAP measures exclude the impact of purchase accounting amortization related to business acquisitions.

COVID-19 Pandemic

Demand for the Company’s products has been strong and, as a result of our employee’s committed efforts, disruptions to the Company’s production have been minimal since resuming operations in May 2020.  However, we continue to be subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business remains uncertain and difficult to predict, as the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving in many countries, including the United States and other markets where we and our suppliers operate.

Impact to Operations

To balance wholesale production with the anticipated impacts to retail demand caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reduced production in February 2020 and, in late March 2020, temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at all of our facilities to protect the health of our employees and comply with governmental mandates. We resumed operations at reduced production levels at our manufacturing facilities by mid-May 2020. Since that time, our facilities have increased production rates above their pre-COVID levels, and we plan further increases to meet strong retail demand.

MasterCraft, NauticStar and Crest each achieved a steady increase in production during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021. Although all of our segments made progress, NauticStar’s performance lagged behind our other brands during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021. In August 2020, we announced that Scott Womack had been named President of NauticStar. We believe NauticStar will greatly benefit from Mr. Womack’s years of executive leadership, manufacturing experience and proven dedication to operational excellence.    

We and our dealers have historically utilized public boat shows, which typically occur from January through early April across North America, to showcase our newest models and features. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the cancellation of most large 2021 boat

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shows. In response, we have launched an online platform aimed at engaging with consumers during this dynamic boat show season. This digital platform, named the MasterCraft Experience Digital Boat Show, is designed to bridge the gap between consumers seeking a safe, flexible avenue to research the MasterCraft brand and its products, and our dealers looking to connect with consumers as the summer selling season approaches. We also launched similar online experiences for the Crest and Aviara brands, and in the near future plan to launch a platform for our NauticStar brand.

Impact to Liquidity and Capital Resources

During March 2020, we drew $35.0 million on our Revolving Credit Facility as a precautionary measure in order to increase our cash position and preserve financial flexibility in light of uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, on May 7, 2020, we entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Amendment”) to the Fourth Amended & Restated Credit and Guarantee Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) to strengthen our financial flexibility. Among other things, the changes effected by the Amendment provide temporary relief under our financial covenants. See Note 7 in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding these changes. The performance of the business and our cash management activities provided the flexibility to repay the entire Revolving Credit Facility as of October 4, 2020. As of January 3, 2021, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under the Amendment to the Credit Facility.

Outlook

We believe strong marine retail demand, coupled with abnormally low retail inventory levels for all our brands have created a growth opportunity for fiscal 2021 and potentially into future years. Our facilitites are now running at production rates above their pre-COVID levels and we continue to ramp up production further. We expect this ramp up phase to continue through fiscal 2021 in order to meet strong wholesale demand as our dealers seek to satisfy current retail order flow and replenish their stock inventory. As we navigate the unprecedented confluence of demand and disruption precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, our production during this ramp up period will depend, in large part, on our suppliers’ capacity. Additionally, our ability to grow and retain a high-performing workforce will be critical to meeting our production objectives.

Although the consumer responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have thus far resulted in strong demand for our products, significant uncertainty exists in the economy as a result of the unpredictable outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic. The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business is uncertain and will depend on a number of factors, including the duration, spread and severity, the remedial action and stimulus measures adopted by local, state and federal governments, the effects of the pandemic on our consumers, dealers, suppliers and workforce, and the extent to which normal economic and operating conditions can resume and be sustained within the general economy. Our future results of operations, cash flows, and liquidity could be adversely impacted by delays in payments of outstanding receivable amounts beyond normal payment terms, supply chain or workforce disruptions and uncertain demand, additional manufacturing suspensions, additional other intangible asset impairment charges, and the impact of any initiatives that we may undertake to address financial and operational challenges faced by us and our consumers, dealers, and suppliers.

Overview of Consolidated Results of Operations

Net sales were $118.7 million for the second quarter of 2021, which represented an increase of 19.1 percent as compared to the second quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volumes at each of our segments, a favorable mix of higher-priced and higher-contented models and lower dealer incentives.

Net sales were $222.4 million for the six months ended January 3, 2021, which represented an increase of 6.2 percent as compared to the six months ended December 29, 2020. The increase was primarily the result of a favorable mix of higher-priced and higher-contented models and lower dealer incentives. This favorability was partially offset by slightly lower sales volume, primarily during the fiscal first quarter.

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Gross margin increased by 340 basis points to 24.7 percent for the second quarter of 2021 from 21.2 percent for the prior year period primarily due to favorable overhead absorption driven by higher sales volume, higher prices, lower dealer incentives and materials cost containment, partially offset by higher labor costs.

Gross margin increased by 270 basis points to 25.0 percent for the six months ended January 3, 2021 from 22.3 percent for the prior year period primarily due to lower dealer incentives and materials cost containment, and higher prices, partially offset by unfavorable overhead absorption and higher labor costs.

Net income was $12.5 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to Net income of $6.9 million for the second quarter of 2020. Diluted earnings per share was $0.66, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.37 for the prior year period.

Net income was $22.1 million for the six months ended January 3, 2021, compared to Net income of $15.5 million for the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share was $1.17, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.83 for the prior year period.

Merritt Island Facility and Aviara Transition

On October 26, 2020, we completed the purchase of certain real property located in Merritt Island, Florida, including an approximately 140,000 sq. ft. boat manufacturing facility, (the “Merritt Island Facility”) for a purchase price of $14.2 million. We are expanding our overall boat building capacity by moving all Aviara production to the Merritt Island Facility. While we believe this additional capacity will help facilitate Aviara’s long-term growth, importantly, removing Aviara production from our Vonore, Tennessee facility allowed for an immediate increase in capacity and productivity for our MasterCraft brand. Although the transition of Aviara’s production is still ongoing, we began producing Aviara in the Merritt Island Facility in December 2020.

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Results of Operations

The table below presents our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended: