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Dec 31, 2022

Holley Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Holley's financial performance was impacted by supply-chain disruptions and demand normalization, but the company remains confident in its core enthusiast base.

Key Takeaways

Holley Inc. reported a decrease in net sales and gross profit for Q4 2022, with a net loss of $(15.2) million. The company is focused on cost structure alignment and free cash flow improvement.

Net Sales decreased 14.3% to $154.2 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter.

Gross Profit decreased 36.8% to $47.3 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter.

Net Loss of $(15.2) million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, compared to a Net Loss of $(18.0) million, or $(0.16) per diluted share, in the prior year's fourth quarter.

The company reached an agreement with its lending group to amend the net leverage covenant applicable to the revolver.

Total Revenue
$154M
Previous year: $180M
-14.3%
EPS
-$0.19
Previous year: $0.08
-337.5%
Gross Profit
$47.3M
Previous year: $74.7M
-36.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$26.2M
Previous year: $36.3M
-28.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.7M
Previous year: -$8.1M
-79.0%
Total Assets
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.19B
+4.7%

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Forward Guidance

Holley anticipates net sales between $625 and $675 million and adjusted EBITDA between $108 and $122 million for the full year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Operational improvements and cost initiatives are expected to drive approximately $30 million of year-over-year cost savings in 2023.
  • Anticipated improvements in gross margin driven by improved shipping costs as the result of a recently negotiated contract with a new 3rd party logistics provider.
  • Reduction in force expected to contribute $15 million in savings.
  • Focus on restoring profitability.
  • Optimizing inventories.

Challenges Ahead

  • 2022 results were challenged by multiple factors.
  • Normalization to pre-COVID trend growth levels.
  • Ongoing supply-chain disruptions.
  • Market demand
  • De-leveraging our balance sheet in 2023 and beyond.