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Dec 31, 2021

MEC Q4 2021 Earnings Report

MEC's Q4 2021 results were announced, revealing increased net sales but a net loss due to an impairment charge, while adjusted EBITDA remained positive.

Key Takeaways

Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) reported a 19% increase in net sales to $113.0 million for Q4 2021 compared to the prior year period. However, the company recorded a net loss of $13.6 million, which included a $16.9 million impairment charge related to an agreement with a new fitness customer. Adjusted EBITDA was $9.2 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 8.1%.

Net sales increased by approximately 19% to $113.0 million compared to the prior year period.

A net loss of $13.6 million was recorded, including a $16.9 million impairment charge related to the new fitness customer agreement.

Adjusted EBITDA was $9.2 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 8.1%.

Commercial pricing activity was completed to combat inflationary pressures.

Total Revenue
$113M
Previous year: $95.3M
+18.5%
EPS
$0.14
Previous year: $0.05
+180.0%
Gross Profit
$9.41M
Previous year: $11.1M
-15.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$118K
Previous year: $121K
-2.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$11.1M
Previous year: $14.8M
-174.7%
Total Assets
$379M
Previous year: $339M
+12.1%

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Forward Guidance

The company is confirming its preliminary 2022 financial outlook and expects net sales between $480 million and $530 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $58 million and $70 million. This outlook assumes no revenues associated with the fitness customer.

Positive Outlook

  • Robust balance sheet
  • Ongoing operational improvements
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Favorable outsourcing and reshoring trends
  • Encouraging demand dynamics

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes no revenues associated with the fitness customer.
  • Volumes will improve as customers’ supply chain disruptions begin to subside
  • Customers work to meet the vigorous demand in their respective end markets
  • Impacted by customer shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Timing lag related to contractual raw material price pass-throughs to customers