2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
404.321.7910 www.marineproductscorp.com
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
CELEBRATING OUR
5O TH YEAR
FIFTY YEARS OF QUALITY
MAKES US A MARKET LEADER
©2015 Marine Products Corporation. All rights reserved.
The names of other companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NYSE: MPX)
DESIGNS, MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES
PREMIUM-BRANDED CHAPARRAL JET BOATS,
STERNDRIVE PLEASURE BOATS AND OUTBOARD
DECKBOATS, AS WELL AS ROBALO OUTBOARD
SPORT FISHING BOATS THROUGH 139 DOMESTIC
AND 86 INTERNATIONAL DEALERS.
307 SSX with Custom 50th Anniversary
Edition Graphics package
With premium brands, a solid capital structure and
a strong independent dealer network, over the years
Marine Products Corporation has generated strong
financial performance and has built long-term
stockholder value. Marine Products Corporation
is also seeking to utilize its financial strength to
capitalize on opportunities that profitably increase its
market share and broaden its product offerings within
the pleasure boat market. For more information, visit
our website at www.marineproductscorp.com.
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
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LETTER TO
STOCKHOLDERS
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NEW PRODUCTS
GAIN MARKET
SHARE AND WIN
AWARDS
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FORM
10K
INSIDE BACK COVER
CORPORATE
INFORMATION
2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
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CELEBRATING OUR
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FIFTY YEARS OF QUALITY
MAKES US A MARKET LEADER
©2015 Marine Products Corporation. All rights reserved.
The names of other companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NYSE: MPX)
DESIGNS, MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES
PREMIUM-BRANDED CHAPARRAL JET BOATS,
STERNDRIVE PLEASURE BOATS AND OUTBOARD
DECKBOATS, AS WELL AS ROBALO OUTBOARD
SPORT FISHING BOATS THROUGH 139 DOMESTIC
AND 86 INTERNATIONAL DEALERS.
307 SSX with Custom 50th Anniversary
Edition Graphics package
With premium brands, a solid capital structure and
a strong independent dealer network, over the years
Marine Products Corporation has generated strong
financial performance and has built long-term
stockholder value. Marine Products Corporation
is also seeking to utilize its financial strength to
capitalize on opportunities that profitably increase its
market share and broaden its product offerings within
the pleasure boat market. For more information, visit
our website at www.marineproductscorp.com.
01
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
02
LETTER TO
STOCKHOLDERS
04
NEW PRODUCTS
GAIN MARKET
SHARE AND WIN
AWARDS
07
FORM
10K
INSIDE BACK COVER
CORPORATE
INFORMATION
2015 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CORPORATE INFORMATION
VORTEX JET BOATS
SUNCOAST OUTBOARD SPORTDECK
Dive into Chaparral’s new Vortex fleet of jet boats. Chaparral’s award-
Introduced in 2015 and designed for big lakes, rivers and coastal
winning design team built a line of jet boats that is both sleek and
waters, the sensational new 250 SunCoast marks the return of
stylish. Equipped with fuel-saving Eco-Mode, Chaparral’s Extended
V-Plane, Rotax® power and innovation at its absolute best, the line also
includes a trailer and is part of No Haggle, Real Deal pricing targeting
younger first-time boat owners.
Chaparral to its outboard-powered roots.
250 SunCoast
203VR | 203VRX | 223VR | 223VRX
243VR | 243VRX
H2O SPORT SERIES
The H2O series continues an innovative line that brings Chaparral style,
Reel Deal pricing.
performance and quality to first-time and experienced boat buyers at
No Haggle, Real Deal pricing. The H2O sport package comes in 18-, 19-
and the new 21-foot lengths, and every style is loaded with features.
Choose an H2O sport package or Ski & Fish model, and you will choose
craftsmanship, value and innovation.
18 Sport | 18 Ski & Fish | 19 Sport | 19 Ski & Fish
21 Sport | 21 Ski & Fish
SSI WIDE TECH™
Chaparral’s SSi sportboat open bow and cuddy cabin models are
produced for the quality- and style-conscious recreational boater.
Models for the 2015 model year range in size from 20 to 24 feet, and
they have once again set a high standard for engineering excellence,
attractive styling, and quality materials and workmanship. Chaparral
has incorporated its patented Wide Tech™ bow design into SSi models
for additional space in the forward part of the boat.
SSX LUXURY SPORTBOATS
For the 2015 model season, Chaparral introduced the 307 SSX into
the lineup, increasing the choices to six for the SSX Luxury Sportboat.
SSX Luxury Sportboats are offered with an enclosed head, an
integrated swim platform, a transom sun lounge, and most have
the option of a wet bar in the cockpit. Chaparral’s SSX series offers
high-end performance with premium components from bow to stern.
257 | 277 | 285 | 287 | 307 | 327
SUNESTA SPORTBOATS
The Sunesta, with its patented Wide Tech™ bow design, continues to
prove itself with broad customer appeal. With a new interior and dash
design, this boat combines the best features of many of Chaparral’s
other products and is suitable for most family uses, including cruising,
wakeboarding and sightseeing. The 2015 model line offers four boats
ranging from 22 to 28 feet.
224 | 244 | 264 | 284
ROBALO CAYMAN BAY BOATS
Introducing the new Cayman Series that brings Robalo quality, style
and performance to a bay boat. Robalo engineers have successfully
mixed a shallow water draft with a soft-riding Extended V-Plane bottom
design. Enjoy Cayman’s rock-solid stability; high-quality upholstery;
high-tech, space-efficient cockpit; and wide array of fishing features at
206 | 226 | 246
ROBALO DUAL CONSOLES
Multi-purpose outboard fishing boats like the Robalo Dual Console are
enjoying sizzling popularity! Today’s fishermen want a boat that does
more than just fish, and the dual console does just that. Serious anglers
will appreciate the secure rod storage, raw water wash down, self-
bailing cockpit and standard livewell. Fish in the morning, tow the kids
all afternoon, and then cruise as the sun sets.
R207 | R227 | R247
ROBALO CENTER CONSOLES
Robalo’s No Haggle, Reel Deal pricing is available for 18- to 24-foot
models. Have peace of mind with Kevlar® reinforcement and a
seaworthy hull design on the Robalo Center Console series. Whether
you’re trolling with hooks in the water or motoring through the tough
stuff in search of a trophy catch, a powerful engine and Robalo’s Hydro
Lift™ bottom design can speed you to the hottest fishing spots.
R180 | R200 | R222 | R240 | R260 | R300
ROBALO WALKAROUNDS
Robalo is offering three walkaround models in 2015, ranging in size
from 24 to 30 feet. The Robalo 245 Walkaround has more space than
comparable models in its size range, and attractive options such as a
hardtop and outriggers. The R265 features a new-look cabin design
with impressive amenities, and the R305 Walkaround has a spacious
cabin with finishing touches such as teak steps, directional lighting and
a hanging locker, all of which make it suitable for comfortable family
cruising and serious fishing.
R245 | R265 | R305
SIGNATURE CRUISERS
Chaparral continues the tradition of quality that has made the Signature
Cruiser a leader in the luxury sport cruiser market. The Signature
comes with many standard features that are options on other cruisers
in its class, and the largest Signatures offer a fiberglass hard top, bow
thrusters and such style features as underwater lighting. The Signature
line offers five models from 27 to 37 feet in length.
270 | 290 | 310 | 330 | 370
OFFICERS
R. Randall Rollins
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Richard A. Hubbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Ben M. Palmer
and Treasurer
DIRECTORS
R. Randall Rollins §
(oil and gas services)
Henry B. Tippie *†
Chairman of the Board, Rollins, Inc. (consumer
services) and Chairman of the Board, RPC, Inc.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Tippie Services, Inc. (management services)
James B. Williams *
Retired Chairman of the Executive Committee,
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (bank holding company)
Gary W. Rollins §
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Rollins, Inc. (consumer services)
Richard A. Hubbell §
President and Chief Executive Officer and
President and Chief Executive Officer, RPC, Inc.
(oil and gas services)
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary and Vice President
and Secretary, RPC, Inc. (oil and gas services)
Bill J. Dismuke °
Retired President, Edwards Baking Company
(manufacturer of pies and pie parts)
Larry L. Prince *
Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Genuine Parts Company
(automotive parts distributor)
* Member of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating and
Governance Committee
† Chairman of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating
and Governance Committee
§ Member of the Executive Committee
° Member of the Audit Committee
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Corporate Offices
Marine Products Corporation
2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Telephone: 404.321.7910
Stock Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol
MPX
Investor Relations Website
www.marineproductscorp.com
Transfer Agent and Registrar
For inquiries related to stock certificates, including changes of
address, please contact:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
Shareholder Services Department
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Telephone: 800.937.5449
www.amstock.com
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Marine Products Corporation will be held at
12:00 p.m., April 28, 2015, 2170 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The Annual Report contains statements that constitute
“forward-looking statements”under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including all statements that look
forward in time or express management’s beliefs, expectations or
hopes. In particular, such statements include, without limitation,
the Company’s belief that its financial strength will continue to
support its development of new models and allow it to pursue
strategic opportunities to enhance shareholder value over the long
term; the Company’s plan to continue to investigate a number of
interesting acquisition opportunities; the Company’s belief that it
finds itself in a strong market position in the best retail selling
environment for its products that it has experienced in a number of
years; the Company’s belief that consumer confidence, the residential
real estate market and the financing environment for dealers and
consumers appear to be improving; the Company’s statement that it is
excited about developments at Marine Products Corporation which it
believes will support another year of industry outperformance by the
Company in sales and market share; and the Company’s statement
that its focus and skills will support its market leadership in the
future. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from
those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various
risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those identified
under the title “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K included as part of this Annual Report. All of the foregoing
risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to
control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks
and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ
materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
203 Vortex
250 SunCoast
(shown on cover)
19 H2O
R226 Cayman
246 SSI
R227 Dual Console
206 | 216 | 225 | 226 | 246
257 SSX
R222 Center Console
244 Sunesta
R305 Walkaround
270 Signature
2015 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CORPORATE INFORMATION
VORTEX JET BOATS
Dive into Chaparral’s new Vortex fleet of jet boats. Chaparral’s award-
winning design team built a line of jet boats that is both sleek and
stylish. Equipped with fuel-saving Eco-Mode, Chaparral’s Extended
V-Plane, Rotax® power and innovation at its absolute best, the line also
includes a trailer and is part of No Haggle, Real Deal pricing targeting
younger first-time boat owners.
SUNCOAST OUTBOARD SPORTDECK
Introduced in 2015 and designed for big lakes, rivers and coastal
waters, the sensational new 250 SunCoast marks the return of
Chaparral to its outboard-powered roots.
250 SunCoast
203VR | 203VRX | 223VR | 223VRX
243VR | 243VRX
H2O SPORT SERIES
The H2O series continues an innovative line that brings Chaparral style,
performance and quality to first-time and experienced boat buyers at
No Haggle, Real Deal pricing. The H2O sport package comes in 18-, 19-
and the new 21-foot lengths, and every style is loaded with features.
Choose an H2O sport package or Ski & Fish model, and you will choose
craftsmanship, value and innovation.
18 Sport | 18 Ski & Fish | 19 Sport | 19 Ski & Fish
21 Sport | 21 Ski & Fish
SSI WIDE TECH™
Chaparral’s SSi sportboat open bow and cuddy cabin models are
produced for the quality- and style-conscious recreational boater.
Models for the 2015 model year range in size from 20 to 24 feet, and
they have once again set a high standard for engineering excellence,
attractive styling, and quality materials and workmanship. Chaparral
has incorporated its patented Wide Tech™ bow design into SSi models
for additional space in the forward part of the boat.
246 SSI
R227 Dual Console
206 | 216 | 225 | 226 | 246
SSX LUXURY SPORTBOATS
For the 2015 model season, Chaparral introduced the 307 SSX into
the lineup, increasing the choices to six for the SSX Luxury Sportboat.
SSX Luxury Sportboats are offered with an enclosed head, an
integrated swim platform, a transom sun lounge, and most have
the option of a wet bar in the cockpit. Chaparral’s SSX series offers
high-end performance with premium components from bow to stern.
257 | 277 | 285 | 287 | 307 | 327
SUNESTA SPORTBOATS
The Sunesta, with its patented Wide Tech™ bow design, continues to
prove itself with broad customer appeal. With a new interior and dash
design, this boat combines the best features of many of Chaparral’s
other products and is suitable for most family uses, including cruising,
wakeboarding and sightseeing. The 2015 model line offers four boats
ranging from 22 to 28 feet.
224 | 244 | 264 | 284
203 Vortex
250 SunCoast
(shown on cover)
19 H2O
R226 Cayman
257 SSX
R222 Center Console
244 Sunesta
R305 Walkaround
270 Signature
ROBALO CAYMAN BAY BOATS
Introducing the new Cayman Series that brings Robalo quality, style
and performance to a bay boat. Robalo engineers have successfully
mixed a shallow water draft with a soft-riding Extended V-Plane bottom
design. Enjoy Cayman’s rock-solid stability; high-quality upholstery;
high-tech, space-efficient cockpit; and wide array of fishing features at
Reel Deal pricing.
206 | 226 | 246
ROBALO DUAL CONSOLES
Multi-purpose outboard fishing boats like the Robalo Dual Console are
enjoying sizzling popularity! Today’s fishermen want a boat that does
more than just fish, and the dual console does just that. Serious anglers
will appreciate the secure rod storage, raw water wash down, self-
bailing cockpit and standard livewell. Fish in the morning, tow the kids
all afternoon, and then cruise as the sun sets.
R207 | R227 | R247
ROBALO CENTER CONSOLES
Robalo’s No Haggle, Reel Deal pricing is available for 18- to 24-foot
models. Have peace of mind with Kevlar® reinforcement and a
seaworthy hull design on the Robalo Center Console series. Whether
you’re trolling with hooks in the water or motoring through the tough
stuff in search of a trophy catch, a powerful engine and Robalo’s Hydro
Lift™ bottom design can speed you to the hottest fishing spots.
R180 | R200 | R222 | R240 | R260 | R300
ROBALO WALKAROUNDS
Robalo is offering three walkaround models in 2015, ranging in size
from 24 to 30 feet. The Robalo 245 Walkaround has more space than
comparable models in its size range, and attractive options such as a
hardtop and outriggers. The R265 features a new-look cabin design
with impressive amenities, and the R305 Walkaround has a spacious
cabin with finishing touches such as teak steps, directional lighting and
a hanging locker, all of which make it suitable for comfortable family
cruising and serious fishing.
R245 | R265 | R305
SIGNATURE CRUISERS
Chaparral continues the tradition of quality that has made the Signature
Cruiser a leader in the luxury sport cruiser market. The Signature
comes with many standard features that are options on other cruisers
in its class, and the largest Signatures offer a fiberglass hard top, bow
thrusters and such style features as underwater lighting. The Signature
line offers five models from 27 to 37 feet in length.
270 | 290 | 310 | 330 | 370
OFFICERS
R. Randall Rollins
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Richard A. Hubbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Ben M. Palmer
and Treasurer
DIRECTORS
R. Randall Rollins §
(oil and gas services)
Henry B. Tippie *†
Chairman of the Board, Rollins, Inc. (consumer
services) and Chairman of the Board, RPC, Inc.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Tippie Services, Inc. (management services)
James B. Williams *
Retired Chairman of the Executive Committee,
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (bank holding company)
Gary W. Rollins §
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Rollins, Inc. (consumer services)
Richard A. Hubbell §
President and Chief Executive Officer and
President and Chief Executive Officer, RPC, Inc.
(oil and gas services)
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary and Vice President
and Secretary, RPC, Inc. (oil and gas services)
Bill J. Dismuke °
Retired President, Edwards Baking Company
(manufacturer of pies and pie parts)
Larry L. Prince *
Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Genuine Parts Company
(automotive parts distributor)
* Member of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating and
Governance Committee
† Chairman of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating
and Governance Committee
§ Member of the Executive Committee
° Member of the Audit Committee
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Corporate Offices
Marine Products Corporation
2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Telephone: 404.321.7910
Stock Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol
MPX
Investor Relations Website
www.marineproductscorp.com
Transfer Agent and Registrar
For inquiries related to stock certificates, including changes of
address, please contact:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
Shareholder Services Department
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Telephone: 800.937.5449
www.amstock.com
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Marine Products Corporation will be held at
12:00 p.m., April 28, 2015, 2170 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The Annual Report contains statements that constitute
“forward-looking statements”under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including all statements that look
forward in time or express management’s beliefs, expectations or
hopes. In particular, such statements include, without limitation,
the Company’s belief that its financial strength will continue to
support its development of new models and allow it to pursue
strategic opportunities to enhance shareholder value over the long
term; the Company’s plan to continue to investigate a number of
interesting acquisition opportunities; the Company’s belief that it
finds itself in a strong market position in the best retail selling
environment for its products that it has experienced in a number of
years; the Company’s belief that consumer confidence, the residential
real estate market and the financing environment for dealers and
consumers appear to be improving; the Company’s statement that it is
excited about developments at Marine Products Corporation which it
believes will support another year of industry outperformance by the
Company in sales and market share; and the Company’s statement
that its focus and skills will support its market leadership in the
future. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from
those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various
risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those identified
under the title “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K included as part of this Annual Report. All of the foregoing
risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to
control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks
and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ
materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
NET SALES (thousands)
AVERAGE SELLING PRICE
PER UNIT (thousands)
10
11
12
13
14
$ 101,011
$106,437
$148,950
$168,293
$171,050
10
11
12
13
14
NET INCOME (thousands)
TOTAL NUMBER OF BOATS SOLD
10
11
12
13
14
$3,853
$4,706
*
$6,979
$7,528
$8,914
10
11
12
13
14
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2014
2013
2012
2011
$ 171,050
$ 168,293
$ 148,950
$ 106,437
$ 29,813
$ 27,204
$ 19,506
NET SALES
GROSS PROFIT
OPERATING INCOME
NET INCOME
EARNINGS PER SHARE – DILUTED
GROSS PROFIT MARGIN PERCENT
OPERATING MARGIN PERCENT
* Excludes other income of $2,025 (in thousands)
$
$
$
8,761
6,979
0.19
18.3%
5.9%
$
$
$
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4,706 *
0.13 *
18.3%
5.1%
$
$
$
$
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12,006
8,914
0.24
$
$
$
9,506
7,528
0.20
19.1%
7.0%
17.7%
5.6%
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3,404
3,569
3,490
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$
$
$
$
2010
101,011
17,713
3,720
3,853
0.11
17.5%
3.7 %
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS
Throughout 2014, many segments of the
recreational boating industry strengthened
due to improving consumer confidence and
residential real estate markets. Retail sales of
outboard recreational boats improved during
2014, although sterndrive unit sales remained
weak. Our Chaparral sterndrive models sold
better than many competitive models, and
Chaparral maintained the largest market
share in its segment. We generated sales of
our new Vortex jet boats during 2014, and
dealers and customers received this new
model enthusiastically. Sales of our Robalo
sport fishing boats performed substantially
better than the overall market, and we
introduced three new Robalo bay boat models
which expanded Robalo’s market to a wider
group of fishing enthusiasts. At the end of
2014 we generated our first sales of Chaparral
SunCoast pleasure boats, which expands
Chaparral’s market to boaters who prefer
outboard engines in a Chaparral deckboat.
Our financial results in 2014 benefited from
these product extensions as well as continued
strong results from our core products and
improved manufacturing efficiencies.
The year 2014 marked our fifth consecutive
year of increased net sales and profitability.
Net sales for 2014 were $171.1 million,
an increase of 1.6 percent compared to
$168.3 million in 2013. Net sales improved
due to higher unit sales of our Robalo sport
fishing boats, sales of our newly introduced
Vortex jet boats, and a favorable model mix
which yielded higher average selling prices
during the year. The net sales improvement
was achieved despite a decrease in international
sales of 9.5 percent in 2014 compared to 2013.
Gross profit was $32.7 million, an increase of
9.6 percent compared to $29.8 million in 2013.
Gross margin improved to 19.1 percent, compared
to 17.7 percent of net sales in 2013. Selling,
general and administrative expenses were
$20.7 million in 2014 compared to $20.3 million
in 2013, and were 12.1 percent of net sales in
both years. Operating profit in 2014 was
$12.0 million, or 7.0 percent of net sales, compared
to $9.5 million, or 5.6 percent of net sales, in 2013.
Interest income was $521 thousand in 2014,
approximately the same as $524 thousand in
2013. We continue to maintain a portfolio of
liquid, high-quality tax-exempt marketable
securities, and are pleased with the
performance and credit quality of this
portfolio in a historically low interest rate
environment. Net income for 2014 was
$8.9 million, compared to net income of
$7.5 million in 2013. Diluted earnings per
share were $0.24 in 2014, a 20.0 percent
increase compared to diluted earnings per
share of $0.20 in 2013.
During 2014, our Board of Directors continued
the regular quarterly dividend of $0.03 per
share and, in the fourth quarter, declared
a year-end dividend of $0.04 per share, an
increase of $0.01 compared to the year-end
dividend declared in 2013. Marine Products
Corporation’s balance sheet remained strong
at the end of 2014, with $41.6 million in cash
and marketable securities, approximately the
same as the balance at the end of 2013. Our
financial strength will continue to support our
development of new models and will allow us
to pursue strategic opportunities to enhance
our shareholder value over the long term.
THE YEAR 2014 MARKED OUR
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF
INCREASED NET SALES AND
PROFITABILITY. NET SALES
FOR 2014 WERE $171.1 MILLION,
AN INCREASE OF 1.6 PERCENT
COMPARED TO $168.3 MILLION
IN 2013.
In addition to managing and expanding our
current product lines, Marine Products
continued its search for acquisition targets
during 2014. We considered several pleasure
boat companies who manufacture high-quality
products which could complement our own
offerings. While we did not complete any
acquisitions, we continue to investigate
a number of interesting opportunities.
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As we begin 2015, Marine Products Corporation
finds itself in a strong market position in
the best retail selling environment we have
experienced in a number of years. Attendance
and sales during the 2015 winter boat show
season have been the strongest in many years.
Consumer confidence, the residential real
estate market, and the financing environment
for dealers and consumers appear to be
improving. Also, fuel prices have declined
significantly at the end of 2014 and into 2015,
which reduces our customers’ operating costs
and makes the purchasing decision easier. We
are excited about developments at Marine
Products Corporation which we believe will
support another year of industry outperformance
by the company in sales and market share. As
always, we appreciate the hard work of our
employees, the support of our dealers and the
continued loyalty of our customers.
RICHARD A. HUBBELL
President and Chief Executive Officer
JAMES A. LANE, JR.
Executive Vice President and
President, Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Beginning in 1965 with this simple but high-quality
15’ tri hull, Chaparral has grown to become one of
the most powerful names in the boating industry
worldwide. Fifty years later, and with more
than 50 Awards for Product Excellence, Chaparral
has built and earned a reputation for quality,
innovative design and unmatched customer service.
NEW PRODUCTS GAIN MARKET SHARE
AND WIN AWARDS
AT THE HEIGHT OF THE RETAIL BOAT SHOW SEASON
IN 2015, THE VORTEX BY CHAPARRAL WAS AWARDED
THE NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION’S INNOVATION AWARD FOR ITS NEW
VORTEX AERIAL SURF PLATFORM.
We introduced Vortex jet boats for the 2014
retail selling season and the line has been
a strong success, already achieving a seven
percent market share at the end of its first
year. One of the features that sets Vortex
apart from its peers includes a variety of engine
speed controls which allow the helmsman to
accelerate rapidly and make precise turns
while pulling a skier. Low-speed throttle
controls also make docking easier under a
variety of circumstances. We now offer the
Vortex in six models, from the 20-foot 203 VR
Vortex all the way up to the 24-foot 243 VRX
Vortex, which has twin engines, a touchscreen
instrument panel, and enough seating for
a large number of skiers and spectators.
At the height of the retail boat show season
in 2015, the Vortex jet boat was awarded the
National Marine Manufacturers Association’s
Innovation Award for its new Vortex Aerial
Surf Platform. The Aerial Surf Platform is an
addition to the molded swim step on the boat’s
transom. It reshapes and deepens the Vortex’s
wake and transforms the boat into a wake
surfing boat. This feature, in addition
to ballast tanks, broadens the ability
of this recently introduced product to
appeal to wake surfing customers.
203 VR Vortex
2014 Annual Report 04
250 SUNCOAST
OUTBOARD
CHAPARRAL INTRODUCES OUTBOARD POWER
For the 2015 model year, we introduced the SunCoast deckboat, Chaparral’s first outboard-powered
boat in many years. The SunCoast is designed to go anywhere and do anything, in fresh or salt
water. One feature that sets this boat apart from its peers is a walkaround integrated swim platform
that encases the outboard engine. The SunCoast also features a large bow area for plenty of seating
and a family-friendly cockpit that also provides additional seating.
2014 Annual Report 05
CHAPARRAL HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL NAMES
IN THE BOATING INDUSTRY, AND WE HAVE SELECTIVELY GIVEN THE
NAME TO, AND LEVERAGED OUR EXPERTISE IN, AN EXPANDING
RANGE OF PRODUCTS.
R247
FIFTY YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
The original Chaparral shown in this year’s
stockholders’ letter was the first of more than
175 thousand Chaparral boats which have
been built over the past 50 years. These boats
have been designed, built and serviced by a
consistent team of dedicated boat builders,
and we do not know of any other boat
manufacturing company that can claim this
degree of continuity. This team has earned a
reputation for quality and innovative designs,
backed by unmatched customer service, and
over 50 industry-recognized awards for product
excellence over the past 50 years are evidence of
our quality. Chaparral has become one of the
most powerful names in the boating industry,
and we have selectively given the name to,
and leveraged our expertise in, an expanding
range of products. Robalo was founded in
1969 and since 2001 has been a growing part
of our company. We have respected Robalo’s
strong name and reputation by building
good-quality sportfishing boats to serve
its growing market and contribute to
Marine Products Corporation’s financial
success. This focus and skill will support
our market leadership in the future.
2014 Annual Report 06
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
Commission File No. 1-16263
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
58-2572419
Delaware
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
(State of Incorporation)
2801 BUFORD HIGHWAY NE, SUITE 520
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329
(404) 321-7910
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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COMMON STOCK, $0.10 PAR VALUE
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes
No
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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will
not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller
reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes No
The aggregate market value of Marine Products Corporation common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2014, the last
business day of the registrant’s most recent second fiscal quarter, was $87,986,049 based on the closing price on the New York Stock
Exchange on June 30, 2014 of $8.30 per share.
Marine Products Corporation had 38,328,101 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 13, 2015.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2015 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 Acquisition Company 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; management’s belief that the Company is well positioned to take advantage of
current 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 plan to capture additional market share as purchasers of entry
level models purchase larger models in the future; 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
belief that it will incur lower material costs in 2015 which will reduce the costs of the Company’s products, although the Company
cannot be confident that it can maintain the prices that its dealers pay for its products and thereby improve 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
plan to continue to pay cash dividends subject to the earnings and financial condition of the Company and other relevant factors; the
Company’s belief that recreational boating retail demand in many segments of the industry is improving; the Company’s belief that
continued improvement in retail boat sales will be modest due to the lack of strong economic improvement; 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 value-priced Chaparral and Robalo models as well as larger models in the Chaparral line-up
including the SSX’s and new Robalo bay boat models; the Company’s belief that the Vortex jet boat and SunCoast outboard boat will
expand our customer base and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling; the Company’s plans to
continue to develop additional new products for the 2015 model year; 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 2015; the Company’s expectation about contributions
to its pension plan in 2015; 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,” “believe,” “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 availablility 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 17 for a discussion of factors that may cause actual results to differ from our
projections.
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.
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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, deckboat, cruiser, sport
yacht, jet boat and sport fishing markets. The Company sells its products to a network of 139 domestic and 86 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.
The Company manufactures Chaparral sterndrive pleasure boats including H2O Sport and Fish & Ski boats, SSi and SSX
Sportboats, Sunesta Sportdecks, Signature Cruisers, SunCoast Sportdeck outboards, Vortex Jet Boats and Robalo outboard sport
fishing boats. The most recent available industry statistics [source: Statistical Surveys, Inc. report dated September 30, 2014] indicate
that Chaparral is the largest manufacturer of sterndrive boats in lengths from 18 to 33 feet in the United States.
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 50 years of
boatbuilding experience, Chaparral continues to improve the design and manufacturing of its product offerings to meet the growing
needs of discriminating recreational boaters.
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 Company believes that Robalo’s share of the outboard sport fishing boat market is
approximately four 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:
Product Line
Number
of
Models
Overall
Length
Approximate
Retail
Price Range
Description
Chaparral – Vortex Jet Boat
6
20′-24′
$35,000 - $64,000
Fiberglass pleasure boats marketed as jet-powered boats with
traditional bowrider styling. Features include enhanced
maneuverability at low speeds and high seating capacity.
National fixed retail price including a trailer. Also marketed
as a high-performance wakeboard boat with optional surf
package. Marketed to younger families and wakeboard
enthusiasts.
6
18′-21′
$23,000 - $38,000
Fiberglass multi-purpose runabouts. Sport and Ski & Fish
series offers an affordable, entry-level product with a
national fixed retail price including a standard engine and
trailer. Marketed to both experienced and value-conscious
buyers.
1
25′
$81,000 - $87,000
Fiberglass multi-purpose bowrider with outboard power and
Chaparral – H2O
Sport Series
Chaparral – SunCoast
Outboard Deckboat
an open bow providing high seating capacity. Large
deckboat-style boat, suitable for large inland bodies of water
or coastal saltwater operations. Marketed to saltwater boaters
carrying large numbers of passengers.
Fiberglass runabouts. Products encompass affordable, entry-
level to mid-range and larger sportboats. Marketed as high
value runabouts for family groups. Wide Tech™ is marketed
as an affordable, entry-level to mid-range pleasure boat with
the handling of a runabout and the style of a sportboat.
25′-32′
$87,000 - $280,000
Fiberglass bowrider sportboats that combine features of
22′-28′
$66,000 - $130,000
sportboats and deckboats. Marketed as high value runabouts
for family groups.
Fiberglass multi-purpose deckboat-style bowriders with high-
performance hull designs and flexible seating configurations.
Options include updated graphics, swimming and galley
features.
27′-33′
$107,000 - $300,000
Fiberglass, accommodation-focused cruisers. Marketed to
experienced boat owners through trade magazines and boat
show exhibitions.
Outboard-powered sport fishing boats for large freshwater
lakes or saltwater use. Marketed to experienced fishermen.
Smaller models marketed with a fixed retail price and trailer.
Outboard-powered sport fishing boats for large freshwater
lakes or coastal saltwater use. Marketed to experienced
fishermen. All models marketed with a fixed retail price and
trailer.
Multi-purpose outboard-powered sport fishing boats for large
freshwater lakes or saltwater use. Marketed to experienced
fishermen and families who use boats in salt water.
Multi-purpose outboard-powered sport fishing boats for large
freshwater lakes or saltwater use. Models feature cabins for
overnight use. Marketed to experienced fishermen and
families who use boats in salt water.
Chaparral - SSi
Wide Tech™
4
21′-24′
$55,000 - $79,000
Chaparral - SSX
Sportdeck
Chaparral – Sunesta
Chaparral - Signature
Cruiser
Robalo – Center Consoles
7
4
4
6
18′-30′
$30,000 - $206,000
Robalo – Cayman Bay Boats
3
20′-24′
$31,000 - $59,000
Robalo – Dual Consoles
Robalo – Walkarounds
3
3
20′-24′
$37,000 - $124,000
24′-30′
$105,000 - $240,000
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Manufacturing
Marine Products’ manufacturing facilities are located in Nashville, Georgia and Valdosta, Georgia. The Company idled its
plant located in Valdosta, Georgia in response to declines in production volumes in a prior year. 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. The Company’s manufacturing operations are ISO
9001: 2008 certified, which is an international designation of design, manufacturing, and customer service processes. ISO 9001: 2008
surpasses previous ISO designations. Management believes Chaparral is the largest sterndrive boat manufacturing brand to hold the
ISO 9001: 2008 certification. 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 products, Marine Products provides a lifetime limited structural hull warranty against defects in material
and workmanship for the original purchaser, and a five-year limited structural hull warranty for one subsequent owner. Additionally, a
non-transferable five-year limited structural deck warranty against defects in materials and workmanship is available to the original
owner. Warranties on additional items are provided for periods of one to five years.
For our Robalo products, Marine Products provides a transferable ten-year limited structural hull warranty against defects in
material and workmanship to the original owner, and a five-year limited hull warranty to one subsequent owner. Additionally, Marine
Products provides a transferable one-year limited warranty on other components.
The manufacturers of the engines included on our boats provide various engine warranties as well.
Suppliers
Marine Products’ two most significant components used in manufacturing its boats, based on cost, are engines and fiberglass.
For each of these, there is currently an adequate supply available in the market. Marine Products has not experienced any material
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. Marine Products obtains most of its fiberglass from a leading supplier. 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 on the basis of 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 stainless steel, copper and resins
made from hydrocarbon feedstocks. In response to global economic uncertainties, the prices of these commodities have fluctuated
significantly over the past several years. During 2014 and the first quarter of 2015 the prices of several of these materials have fallen
to their lowest prices in several years. See “Inflation” below.
Sales and Distribution
Domestic sales are made through approximately 71 Chaparral dealers, 21 Robalo dealers and 47 dealers that sell both brands
located in markets throughout the United States. Marine Products also has 86 international dealers. During 2014 the financial strength
of our dealer network continued to improve primarily due to improved availability of floorplan financing. Most of our dealers
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
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dealers in an effort to protect the mutual interests of the existing dealers and the Company. Marine Products’ seven 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 a full 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 2014, 2013
or 2012.
Marine Products continues to seek new dealers in many areas throughout the U.S., 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 volume of sales to international dealers
as a percentage of total net sales declined in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to weaknesses in the Canadian and Russian
markets. 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. International net sales as a percentage of total net sales were 15.3 percent in 2014,
17.2 percent in 2013, and 20.3 percent in 2012.
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.
Approximately 59 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 more than one lender, 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 set by 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 our dealers during the prior 12
month period, which was $8.2 million as of December 31, 2014. The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional
lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $4.5 million, with various expiration and cancellation
terms of less than one year. The aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions was approximately $12.7 million as of
December 31, 2014. In the event that a dealer defaults on a credit line, the qualified lender may then invoke the manufacturers’
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 2015 model year (which commenced July 1,
2014), 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, 2015. 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, 2014 are appropriate relative to the current level of
retail customer demand; 55 percent of dealer inventories are 2015 model year units. The sales order backlog as of December 31, 2014
was approximately 1,343 boats with estimated net sales of approximately $52.9 million. This represents an approximate 16.8 week
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backlog based on recent production levels. As of December 31, 2013, the sales order backlog was approximately 1,003 boats with
estimated net sales of $39.1 million, representing an approximate 13.6 week backlog. The Company will continue to monitor the
number of boats in dealer inventory and is prepared to 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 is 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. This process can
result in inconsistencies in the size and weight of parts, which may lead to higher warranty costs. A single open-face mold is typically
capable of producing approximately three hulls per week.
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 planing 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 LiftTM 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 LiftTM design and we plan to continue to provide this design on Robalo models.
A bow design known as the Wide TechTM was first used on the Chaparral Sunesta Wide TechTM and Xtreme models for the
2008 model year, and is currently being used on Chaparral’s SSi Wide TechTM Sportboats, Sunesta Sportdeck, and two Signature
Cruisers. The Wide TechTM bow design allows the models to have the Extended V-Plane hull, with the features and benefits that this
hull design offers. In addition, the Wide TechTM 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 may be incorporated on other Chaparral boat models in subsequent model
years.
In support of its new product development efforts, Marine Products incurred research and development costs of $743
thousand in 2014, $1.1 million in 2013, and $768 thousand in 2012.
Industry Overview
The recreational marine market in the United States is a mature market, with 2013 (latest data available to us) retail
expenditures of approximately $37 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 for consumers’ limited free
time with all other leisure activities.
The NMMA conducts various surveys of pleasure boat industry trends, and the most recent surveys indicate that 89 million
adults in the United States participated in recreational boating in 2013, although non-active boat owners cite lack of leisure time and
increased operational costs as the primary reasons for not using their boats. The percentage of American consumers that participated in
recreational boating during 2013 was the highest of any year in the NMMA’s survey period. There are currently approximately 12
million boats owned in the United States, including outboard, inboard, sterndrive, sailboats, personal watercraft, and miscellaneous
(canoes, kayaks, rowboats, etc.). Marine Products competes in the sterndrive boating category with its five lines of Chaparral boats,
and in the outboard boating category with its Robalo sport fishing boats, and Chaparral SunCoast outboard deckboats and in the jet
boat market with its Chaparral Vortex jet boats. Approximately 64 percent of the Company’s unit sales in 2014 were sterndrive boats
compared to 77 percent in 2013.
Industry sales of new sterndrive boats in the United States during 2014 totaling 12,508 (source: Info-Link Technologies, Inc.)
accounted for approximately 22 percent of the total new fiberglass powerboats sold between 18 and 33 feet in hull length. Sales of
sterndrive boats had an estimated total retail value of $807 million, or an average retail price per boat of approximately $65,000.
Management believes that the five largest states for boat sales at the present time are Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, California and
Wisconsin. Marine Products has dealers in each of these states.
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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 18 to 33 feet, the primary market
segment in which Marine Products competes, represented $2.9 billion in retail sales during 2014. The table below reflects the
estimated sales within this segment by category for 2014 and 2013 (source: Info-Link Technologies, Inc.):
Sterndrive Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outboard Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inboard Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jet Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014
2013
Boats
Sales ($ B)
Boats
Sales ($ B)
12,508
34,456
7,472
3,469
57,905
$
$
0.8
1.3
0.6
0.1
2.9
13,392
30,123
6,478
2,896
53,889
$
$
0.8
1.1
0.5
0.1
2.4
Chaparral’s products are categorized as sterndrive and jet boats and Robalo’s products are categorized as outboard boats.
Although industry-wide sterndrive boat unit sales have been declining, the rate of decline in recent years has slowed. The Company
introduced its first three jet boat models in 2014 and has been pleased with their reception by dealers and customers. Based on
available market share data, Chaparral’s share of the jet boat market during the 12 months ended December 31, 2014 was
approximately seven percent.
The recreational boat manufacturing market remains highly fragmented with the exception of Brunswick Corporation, which
has acquired and currently operates a number of recreational boat brands. We estimate that the boat manufacturing industry includes
fewer than 100 sterndrive manufacturers and more than 150 outboard boat manufacturers, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 (latest information available), the top five sterndrive
manufacturers, which includes Chaparral, have a combined market share of approximately 55 percent; approximately the same as one
year ago. Chaparral’s market share in units during this nine month period was approximately 14.3 percent, which represents an
increase of approximately 0.5 percentage points compared to 13.8 percent during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The
Company believes that this improvement in market share is due primarily to the success of our larger Chaparral sterndrive models,
which are 24 to 30 feet in length.
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 participation in recreational boating has increased,
that many boaters participate in boating by using another person’s boat, and that retirements of used boats have reduced the size of the
total recreational boat fleet. These factors are positive indicators for near-term boat sales. However, these surveys also 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, 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:
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labor-intensive manufacturing processes that remain largely unautomated;
increasingly strict environmental standards derived from governmental regulations and customer sensitivities;
a lack of focus on coordinated customer service and support by dealers and manufacturers;
a lack of financial strength among retail boat dealers and many manufacturers; and
a high degree of fragmentation and competition among the large number of sterndrive and outboard recreational boat
manufacturers.
Business Strategies
Recreational boating is a mature industry. According to Info-Link Technologies, Inc., sales of new boats of all types
increased at a compounded annual rate of approximately five percent between 2010 and 2014. During this period, Marine Products
experienced a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 13 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.
During 2014 the Company’s strategy has been to support our dealers’ need to maintain a higher level of inventories than in previous
years, given relatively stable retail demand and an improved dealer financing environment. At the end of 2014, the Company’s dealer
inventories were approximately 3.7 percent higher than they were at the end of 2013, and our unit order backlog remained strong. We
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believe that higher inventories and the current unit order backlog are appropriate relative to expected retail demand during the 2015
retail selling season. Chaparral has grown its sterndrive market share in the 18 to 33 feet length category from 5.9 percent in fiscal
1996 to 14.3 percent during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (the most recent information available to us from Statistical
Surveys, Inc.).
During 2014, we introduced three new Jet Boat models and three new Robalo bay boat models. Marine Products developed
these models in order to increase unit sales in segments in which the Company has an opportunity to increase market share and
improve profitability. Furthermore, we believe that these boat models will expand our customer base, and leverage our strong dealer
network and reputation for quality and styling. These models were partially responsible for increases in our net sales, gross profit,
operating profit, and net income. The new Robalo bay boat models have contributed to an increase in Robalo’s share of the coastal
offshore fishing boat market during 2014.
These new 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 the current environment, this strategy also includes the production of lower-priced, entry
level models which appeal to a value-conscious consumer who wants an updated, high quality product. 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 14 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 225 dealers located throughout the
United States and 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.
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 constantly 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) sterndrive boat manufacturers
in the United States based on unit sales in 2014. According to Statistical Surveys, Inc., the companies set forth below represent
approximately 87 percent of all United States retail sterndrive boat registrations with hull lengths of 18 to 33 feet for the nine months
ended September 30, 2014.
Chaparral
1.
Sea Ray *
2.
Cobalt
3.
Tahoe
4.
Bayliner *
5.
Regal
6.
Four Winns
7.
Monterey
8.
9.
Stingray
10. Crownline
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The outboard engine powered market encompasses a wide variety of boats, accounting for approximately 59.5 percent of
traditional powerboat unit sales during 2014. Robalo’s share of the outboard sport fishing boat market in the 18 to 30 foot range
during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was approximately 3.5 percent. Primary competitors for Robalo during 2014
included Ranger, Carolina Skiff, Sea Hunt Boats, Key West, Nautic Star, Tidewater, Boston Whaler*, Sea Fox and Sportsman.
* Division or subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation.
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 inspect
facilities 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 certified to meet the
European Community’s imported manufactured products standards. These certifications 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, 2014, Marine Products had approximately 605 employees (a decrease from approximately 651 at
December 31, 2013), of whom 6 were management, 42 were administrative and 7 were sales. The Company currently maintains a
significantly smaller work force compared to years prior to 2008 in an effort to align costs with sales and consumer demand for our
products.
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.
Proprietary Matters
Marine Products owns a number of trademarks, trade names and patents that it believes are important to its business. Except
for the Chaparral, Robalo and Wahoo! trademarks, however, Marine Products is not dependent upon any single trademark or trade
name or group of trademarks or trade names. The Chaparral, Robalo and Wahoo! 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 of the hull design being made public.
As of December 31, 2014, there were 22 Chaparral hull designs and four Robalo hull designs registered under the Vessel Hull Design
Protection Act.
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During 2008 Chaparral was granted a design patent on its Wide TechTM hull design by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The patent has a term of 14 years and protects the Wide TechTM hull currently used on the Sunesta Wide TechTM and Xtreme, SSi
Wide TechTM and two of its Signature Cruisers from being used by other pleasure boat manufacturers. Marine Products believes that
this patent is important to its business.
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 material and component costs used in manufacturing the Company’s products, especially resins
that are made with hydrocarbon feedstocks, copper and stainless steel, have been volatile in the years following the financial crisis of
2008. During 2014 and the first quarter of 2015, the prices of several of these raw materials have fallen to their lowest prices in several
years. As a result, we believe that the Company will incur lower materials purchase prices in 2015. These lower prices of materials
will reduce the costs of the Company’s products, but we cannot be certain that these lower prices will enhance our profit margins, due
to the competitive nature of the selling environment for the Company’s products. Furthermore, the prices 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. Should higher inflation and increased interest rates occur, 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, www.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.
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. The 2008 financial crisis and lingering recession may have
long-term effects on consumer behavior with regard to pleasure boating as well. Financial market volatility 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 2015 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.
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Marine Products’ Dependence on its Network of Independent Boat Dealers may Affect its Operating Results and Sales
Virtually all of 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 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.
Marine Products’ Ability to Adjust its Business Operations to Compensate for Reduced Sales of Boats may be Restricted in the Future
In 2008 Marine Products idled certain production facilities and reduced its number of employees to offset the impact that
reduced net sales had on the Company’s operating results and cash flows. As a result, the Company experienced lower rates of
absorption of its fixed costs. The Company’s sales improved in 2013 and 2014, thus increasing the rate of absorption of its fixed costs
and improving operating and net income. Although the Company’s unit sales have improved, Marine Products still operates at levels
which are significantly lower than full manufacturing capacity. These lower operating levels may continue to have an adverse affect in
2015 and in future periods beyond 2015. In addition, the Company’s ability to reduce its fixed costs to respond to potential future
reduced net sales is limited.
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.
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Additionally, because of this dependence, the volatility in commodity raw materials or current or future price increases in construction
materials or the inability of Marine Products’ management to purchase engines and materials required to complete 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.
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.
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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.
Marine Products’ executive officers, directors and their affiliates hold directly or through indirect beneficial ownership, in the
aggregate, approximately 66 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.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
Marine Products’ corporate offices are located 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 $2,100 per month in rent. Marine Products may cancel this arrangement at any time after giving a 30 day notice.
Chaparral owns and maintains approximately 1,012,000 square feet of space utilized for manufacturing, research and
development, warehouse, sales office and operations in Nashville, Georgia. In addition, the Company owns 83,000 square feet of
manufacturing space at the Robalo facility in Valdosta, Georgia. During 2008, the Robalo facility was temporarily idled and
production of these boats was moved to the Nashville facility. There are no plans or current intentions to dispose of the facilities in
Valdosta, Georgia. The Company also leases 111,000 square feet of warehouse space in Nashville, Georgia under a long-term
arrangement expiring in 2018. Marine Products’ total square footage under roof is allocated as follows: manufacturing — 712,000,
research and development — 68,500, warehousing — 294,500, office and other — 131,400.
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.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 4A. Executive Officers of the Registrant
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 or her earlier removal by the Board of Directors or
his or her resignation. The following table lists the executive officers of Marine Products and their ages, offices, and date first elected
to office.
Name and Office with Registrant
R. Randall Rollins (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
83
Chairman of the Board
Richard A. Hubbell (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
President and Chief Executive Officer
James A. Lane, Jr. (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Vice President and President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President and Secretary
Ben M. Palmer (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
70
72
78
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Date First Elected
to Present Office
2/28/01
2/28/01
2/28/01
2/28/01
2/28/01
(1) R. Randall Rollins began working for Rollins, Inc. (consumer services) in 1949. At the time of the spin-off of RPC from Rollins, Inc. in 1984, Mr. Rollins was
elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of RPC. He remains Chairman of RPC and stepped down from the position of Chief Executive Officer
effective in 2003. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Marine Products since 2001 and Chairman of the Board of Rollins, Inc. since 1991. He is also a
director of Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment, Inc. and Dover Motorsports, Inc.
(2) Richard A. Hubbell has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Marine Products since it was spun off in 2001. He has also been President of RPC since
1987 and its Chief Executive Officer since 2003. Mr. Hubbell serves on the Board of Directors of both of these companies.
(3)
James A. Lane, Jr. has held the position of President of Chaparral Boats (formerly a subsidiary of RPC) since 1976. Mr. Lane has been Executive Vice President
and Director of Marine Products since it was spun off in 2001. He is also a director of RPC and has served in that capacity since 1987.
(4) Linda H. Graham has been Vice President and Secretary of Marine Products since it was spun off in 2001, and Vice President and Secretary of RPC since 1987.
Ms. Graham serves on the Board of Directors of both of these companies.
(5) Ben M. Palmer has been Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Marine Products since it was spun off in 2001 and has served the same roles at
RPC since 1996.
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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 13, 2015, there were 38,328,101 shares of common stock outstanding.
At the close of business on February 13, 2015, there were approximately 2,848 beneficial holders of record of the Company’s
common stock. The high and low prices of Marine Products’ common stock and dividends paid for each quarter in the years ended
December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
Quarter
First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High
$ 10.29
8.30
9.12
8.50
$
2014
Low
$ 7.17
6.67
7.55
$ 5.87
$
Dividends
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.07
$
High
$ 7.43
8.15
9.47
$ 10.30
2013
Low
$ 5.72
6.63
7.96
$ 7.92
$
Dividends
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.06
$
In December 2014, in addition to the quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, the board of directors approved a special year-end
dividend of $0.04 per share. The Company expects to continue to pay cash dividends to the common stockholders, subject to the
earnings and financial condition of the Company and other relevant factors.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
In accordance with actions by the Company’s Board of Directors, an aggregate of 8,250,000 shares have been authorized for
repurchase in connection with a stock buyback program initially announced in 2001, and subsequent increases announced in 2005 and
2008. These programs do not have predetermined expiration dates. There were 24,664 shares repurchased as part of this program
during the fourth quarter of 2014. As of December 31, 2014, a total of 3,091,551 shares remain available for repurchase under this
program.
Period
October 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . .
November 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 . . . . . .
December 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 . . . . . . .
Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
Number
of Shares
(or Units)
Purchased (1)
—
—
24,664(1) $
$
24,664
Average Price
Paid Per
Share
(or Unit)
—
—
6.50
6.50
Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
—
—
24,664
24,664
Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (1)
3,116,215
3,116,215
3,091,551
3,091,551
[1] The Company’s Board of Directors announced a stock buyback program on April 25, 2001 authorizing the repurchase of 2,250,000 shares in the open market and
another on March 14, 2005 authorizing the repurchase of an additional 3,000,000 shares. On January 22, 2008 the Board of Directors authorized an additional
3,000,000 shares that the Company may repurchase. As of December 31, 2014, a total of 5,158,449 shares have been repurchased in the open market under this
program and there are 3,091,551 shares that remain available for repurchase. The program does not have a predetermined expiration date.
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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 are Brunswick Corporation
and MarineMax, 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 2014 the components of the Russell 2000 had a weighted average market
capitalization of $1.9 billion, and a median market capitalization of $729 million.
The graph below assumes the value of $100.00 invested on December 31, 2009.
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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.
Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except share, per share and employee data)
2012
2011
2013
2014
2010
$ 168,293
138,480
29,813
20,307
9,506
524
-
10,030
2,502
7,528
$
$ 148,950
121,746
27,204
18,443
8,761
960
-
9,721
2,742
6,979
$
$ 106,437
86,931
19,506
14,130
5,376
997
2,025
8,398
1,667
6,731
$
$ 101,011
83,298
17,713
13,993
3,720
1,172
-
4,892
1,039
3,853
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.20
0.20
0.15
17.7%
5.6%
9,880
(269)
(6,145)
521
651
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.19
0.19
0.63
18.3%
5.9%
8,182
16,811
(24,301)
354
587
$
$
$
$
$
0.19
0.18
0.00
$
$
$
18.3%
5.1%
0.11
0.11
0.00
17.5%
3.7%
3,296
(11,559)
(316)
357
450
$ 10,879
3,718
(199)
191
358
$
1,205
1,205
1,205
1,648
1,150
35,773
28,159
22,789
11,470
97,315
77,747
$
956
12,402
41,699
24,907
32,301
11,884
110,837
$ 93,418
$
9,535
12,826
30,007
21,882
37,773
12,416
102,809
$ 86,305
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 171,050
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138,379
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32,671
Selling, general and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20,665
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12,006
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
521
Other income (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12,527
Income tax provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,613
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
8,914
Earnings per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Dividends paid per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other Financial and Operating Data:
Gross profit margin percent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating margin percent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities . . . . . . .
Net cash used for financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Employees at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Factory and administrative space at end of year (square
9,446
(2,947)
(7,541)
451
605
0.24
0.24
0.16
19.1%
7.0%
ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,205
1,205
Balance Sheet Data at end of year:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Marketable securities — current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketable securities — non-current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property, plant and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
4,072
3,653
33,831
28,819
30,014
9,890
103,823
83,494
$
5,114
5,639
30,949
28,859
30,698
11,265
102,553
81,483
$
(1) Other income for 2011 is comprised of a tax-free gain from an employee benefit plan financing arrangement.
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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 8.
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:
• Manufacturing high-quality, stylish, and innovative powerboats for our dealers and retail consumers,
•
Providing our independent dealer network appropriate incentives, training, and other support to enhance their success
and their customers’ satisfaction, thereby facilitating their continued relationship with us,
• Managing our production and dealer order backlog to optimize operating results and reduce risk in the event of a
downturn in sales of our products,
• Maintaining a flexible, variable cost structure which can be reduced quickly when deemed appropriate,
•
Focusing on the competitive nature of the boating business and designing our products and strategies in order to grow
and maintain profitable market share,
• Monitoring the recreational boat market for strong complementary product lines which we may enter through new
product development or acquisition,
• Extending our brand name recognition to enhance the success of new boat models that complement our existing
offerings,
•
Improving our sales and profits by increasing the utilization of our manufacturing capacity,
• Monitoring the activities and financial condition of our dealers and of the third-party floor plan lenders who finance our
dealers’ inventories,
• Maximizing stockholder return by optimizing the balance of cash invested in the Company’s productive assets, the
payment of dividends to stockholders, and the repurchase of the Company’s common stock on the open market, and
• Aligning the interests of our management and stockholders.
In implementing 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 2014, several segments of the recreational boating industry improved due to stable consumer confidence and
improving residential real estate markets, as well as a strong financing environment for dealers and consumers. Overall retail sales of
outboard recreational boats improved during 2014, although sterndrive unit sales declined. Our net sales improved in 2014 compared
to 2013 due to higher unit sales of our Robalo sport fishing boats and a model mix among our Chaparral boats that yielded an increase
in average selling prices. We achieved higher net sales, as well as increased gross and operating profit in 2014 compared to 2013. Also
during 2014, Chaparral produced and sold its first Vortex jet boats and re-entered the outboard market, selling its first SunCoast
outboard model in the fourth quarter of 2014. Management will continue to monitor retail demand among the various segments in the
recreational boat market, 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.
We continuously monitor our market share in the 18 to 33 foot sterndrive category as one indicator of the success of our
strategies and the market’s acceptance of our products. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 (latest data available to us),
Chaparral’s market share in the 18 to 33 foot sterndrive category was 14.3 percent compared to 13.9 percent during the same period in
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2013, the highest market share in this category. Our market share increased across this broad size range, but was lower among the
smallest boats in our market due to the decreased sales of our smaller entry level Chaparral models. Chaparral’s market share in the
18 to 20 foot category decreased to 9.4 percent during 2014, compared to 10.7 percent in 2013. Chaparral’s market share in the 21 to
33 foot category increased from 16.2 percent during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to 17.6 percent during the same
period in 2014 due to the relative strength of our larger Chaparral models along with an increase in sales of the 21 foot entry level
models. Based on available market share data, Chaparral’s share of the jet boat market during the 12 months ended December 31,
2014 was approximately seven percent. We will continue to monitor our market share and believe it to be important, but we also
believe that maximizing profitability takes precedence over growing our market share.
Outlook
We believe that recreational boating retail demand in many segments of the industry is improving. Attendance and sales
during the 2015 winter boat shows have been moderately higher than the 2014 winter boat show season, residential real estate markets
and consumer confidence have stabilized, and fuel prices have declined significantly. We also believe that there is improved demand
from consumers who have delayed purchasing a boat over the past few years due to economic uncertainty.
Although industry wide retail boat sales remain lower than they were prior to the financial crisis, retail boat sales increased
during 2013 and 2014. We believe that continued improvements in retail boat sales will be modest due to the lack of strong economic
improvement, which tends to discourage consumers from purchasing large discretionary goods such as pleasure boats. Fluctuations in
fuel prices can impact our sales, and during the fourth quarter fuel prices significantly decreased compared to both the prior quarter
and the prior year. In general, the overall cost of boat ownership has increased, especially in the sterndrive recreational boat market
segment, which comprises the majority of the Company’s sales. The higher cost of boat ownership also discourages consumers from
purchasing recreational boats. For a number of years, Marine Products as well as 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
2015 model year which began on July 1, 2014. We are continuing to emphasize the value-priced Chaparral and Robalo models, as
well as larger models in the Chaparral line-up including the SSX’s, and new Robalo bay boat models. In addition, we continue to be
pleased with the reception of our new Vortex Jet Boats and SunCoast outboard boats. We believe that these boat models will expand
our customer base, and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling. We will continue to develop and
produce additional new products for the 2015 and subsequent model years.
Our financial results for 2015 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, and the costs of labor and certain of our raw materials and
key components.
Results of Operations
($’s in thousands)
Total number of boats sold to dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average gross selling price per boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of gross profit to net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of selling, general and administrative expense to net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared To Year Ended December 31, 2013
Years ended December 31,
2014
3,490
44.9
$
$ 171,050
2013
3,569
43.7
$
$ 168,293
2012
3,404
41.1
$
$ 148,950
19.1%
12.1%
17.7%
12.1%
$
$
12,006
1,977
$
$
9,506
2,446
$
$
18.3%
12.4%
8,761
2,245
Net Sales. Marine Products’ net sales increased by $2.8 million or 1.6 percent in 2014 compared to 2013. The increase was
primarily due to a 2.7 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat, partially offset by a 2.2 percent decrease in the
number of boats sold. Unit sales decreased due to lower sales of our Chaparral sterndrive models, partially offset by increased unit
sales of our Robalo outboard sport fishing boats and sales of our Vortex jet boats. Average selling prices increased due to higher sales
of our larger models in both the Chaparral and Robalo boat lines. During 2014, sales outside of the United States accounted for 15.3
percent of net sales, a decrease compared to 17.2 percent of net sales in the prior year. Domestic sales increased 4.0 percent and
international sales decreased 9.5 percent during the period compared to the prior year.
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Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased 0.1 percent in 2014 compared to 2013. As a percentage of net sales, cost
of goods sold decreased to 80.9 percent in 2014, compared to 82.3 percent in 2013, primarily due to a favorable model mix, coupled
with improved manufacturing efficiencies.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 1.8 percent in 2014
compared to 2013 primarily as a result of costs that vary with sales, such as sales commissions, coupled with an increase in advertising
expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 12.1 percent in 2014 and 2013. As a percentage
of net sales, warranty expense decreased to 1.2 percent in 2014, compared to 1.5 percent in 2013. This decrease was primarily due to
a model mix in recent years which included an increase in smaller boats with fewer accessories resulting in fewer warranty claims,
coupled with lower boat usage in 2014 primarily due to bad weather.
Interest Income. Interest income was $521 thousand in 2014 compared to $524 thousand in 2013. Marine Products generates
interest income primarily from investments in tax-exempt municipal obligations. The decrease was primarily due to lower yields,
partially offset by a 14.8 percent increase in the average balance of our marketable securities portfolio.
Income Tax Provision. The income tax provision was $3.6 million in 2014 compared to $2.5 million in 2013. The effective
tax rate in 2014 was 28.8 percent compared to 24.9 percent in 2013. The lower 2013 effective tax rate is a result of both a one-time
beneficial adjustment of the 2012 R&D credit totaling approximately $244,000 which was retroactively enacted into law in 2013,
coupled with the benefit of the 2013 R&D credit. The 2014 effective rate is higher primarily due to increased income, coupled with a
higher federal tax bracket based on estimated taxable income, partially offset by the 2014 R&D credit.
Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared To Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net Sales. Marine Products’ net sales increased by $19.3 million or 13.0 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. The increase was
primarily due to a 4.8 percent increase in the number of boats sold, coupled with a 6.4 percent increase in the average gross selling
price per boat. Unit sales increased due to higher sales of our Robalo outboard sport fishing boats and larger Chaparral H2O models,
partially offset by lower unit sells of our smaller H2O models. Average selling prices increased due to higher sales of our larger
models including the new Chaparral 257 and 277 SSX Sportdecks and a significant increase in sales of our larger Robalo models.
During 2013, sales outside of the United States accounted for 17.2 percent of net sales, a slight decrease compared to 20.3 percent of
net sales in the prior year. Domestic sales increased 17.4 percent and international sales decreased 4.3 percent during the period
compared to the prior year.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased 13.7 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. As a percentage of net sales, cost
of goods sold increased to 82.3 percent for 2013, compared to 81.7 percent in 2012, primarily due to increased employment costs to
enhance our production workforce.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.1 percent in 2013
compared to 2012 primarily as a result of costs that vary with sales, such as warranty expense and sales commissions. Selling, general
and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased from 12.4 percent in 2012 to 12.1 percent in 2013, primarily due to
leverage of fixed costs over higher net sales.
Interest Income. Interest income was $524 thousand in 2013 compared to $960 thousand in 2012. Marine Products generates
interest income primarily from investments in tax-exempt municipal obligations. The decrease was primarily due to a 30.7 percent
decrease in the average balance of our marketable securities portfolio. The decrease in the average balance was primarily due to the
liquidation of $19.3 million of the marketable securities portfolio to fund a special dividend of $0.55 per share paid in December 2012
totaling approximately $20.8 million.
Income Tax Provision. The income tax provision was $2.5 million in 2013 compared to $2.7 million in 2012. The effective
tax rate in 2013 was 24.9 percent compared to 28.2 percent in 2012. The lower 2013 effective tax rate is a result of a one-time
beneficial adjustment of the 2012 R&D credit totaling approximately $244,000 which was retroactively enacted into law in 2013,
partially offset by increased pre-tax income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Cash Flows
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $4.1 million at December 31, 2014, $5.1 million at December 31, 2013 and
$1.6 million at December 31, 2012. In addition, the aggregate of short-term and long-term marketable securities was $37.5 million at
December 31, 2014, $36.6 million at December 31, 2013 and $36.9 million at December 31, 2012.
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The following table sets forth the historical cash flows for the twelve months ended December 31:
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used for financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
2014
9,446
(2,947)
(7,541)
2013
$ 9,880
(269)
(6,145)
2012
$
8,182
16,811
(24,301)
2014
Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.4 million in 2014 compared to 2013. This decrease was primarily due
to an 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 accounts
payable of $3.3 million due to the timing of payments; a favorable change of $0.7 million in inventories due to a decrease in inventory
in the current year; $1.0 million favorable change in other non-current assets largely attributable to a decrease in the defined benefit
funded status of the trusteed defined benefit plan.
Cash used for investing activities was $2.9 million in 2014 compared to $269 thousand used for investing activities in 2013.
The increase in cash used for investing activities is primarily due to the investment in a joint venture which was funded with a
contribution of approximately $2.6 million coupled with increased purchases of marketable securities as a result of improved cash
flows.
Cash used for financing activities increased $1.4 million in 2014 primarily due to an increase in open market share
repurchases, coupled with an increase in the special dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2014. The company paid a $0.04 per share
special dividend in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $0.03 per share paid in the fourth quarter of 2013.
2013
Cash provided by operating activities increased by $1.7 million in 2013 compared to 2012. This increase was primarily due
to an increase in net income, coupled with a net favorable change in working capital.
The major components of the net favorable change in working capital were as follows: a favorable change of $2.6 million in
inventories due to a smaller increase in inventory in the current year; $1.7 million unfavorable change in other accrued expenses
largely attributable to timing of payments related to retail incentives coupled with a decrease in deferred revenue.
Cash used for investing activities was $269 thousand in 2013 compared to $16.8 million provided by investing activities in
2012. This change was due to significant sales of marketable securities in 2012 primarily used to fund a portion of the $0.55 per share
special dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Cash used for financing activities decreased $18.2 million in 2013 primarily due to the special dividend of $0.55 per share
paid in the fourth quarter of 2012, partially offset by a 50.0 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend in 2013 compared to the
prior year coupled with a special dividend of $0.03 per share paid in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Cash Requirements
Management expects that capital expenditures during 2015 will be approximately $1.6 million.
The Company participates in a multiple employer Retirement Income Plan, sponsored by RPC, Inc. (“RPC”). During 2014,
the Company made cash contributions of $135 thousand to this plan in order to achieve the Company’s funding objective. We expect
that additional contributions by the Company to the Retirement Income Plan of approximately $150 thousand will be made in 2015.
On January 27, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share payable March 10,
2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2015.
The Company has agreements with two employees, which provide for a monthly payment to the employees 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. There were 124,664 shares repurchased in the open market during 2014. As of
December 31, 2014, the Company has repurchased a total of 5,158,449 shares in the open market under this program and there are
3,091,551 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
the 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. There were no material repurchases of dealer inventory
during 2013. The Company incurred obligations for inventory repurchases totaling approximately $1.1 million during 2014 resulting
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from dealer defaults on floor plan financing. The Company recorded costs in connection with these repurchases of approximately $75
thousand during 2014 as a reduction of net sales. As of December 31, 2014 there were no amounts payable to lenders related to
repurchased inventory. There are no repurchased boats remaining in inventory as of December 31, 2014 as all of these boats have been
redistributed among existing and replacement dealers. If dealers experience financial difficulty as a result of the current market
conditions, the Company may incur repurchase obligations under current programs or programs initiated in the future. See further
information regarding repurchase obligations in “NOTE 9: 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, 2014:
Payments due by period
Contractual Obligations (in thousands)
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating leases (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase obligations (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due to floor plan lenders (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
$
—
—
596,356
—
—
—
$ 596,356
Less
than 1
year
$
—
—
156,864
—
—
—
$ 156,864
1-3
years
$
—
—
305,292
—
—
—
$ 305,292
3-5
years
$
— $
—
134,200
—
—
—
$ 134,200 $
More
than 5 years
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1) Operating leases represent agreements for warehouse space and various office equipment.
(2) As part of the normal course of business the Company enters into purchase commitments to manage its various operating needs. However, the Company does not
have any obligations that are non-cancelable or subject to a penalty if canceled.
(3) The Company has agreements with various third-party lenders where it guarantees varying amounts of debt for qualifying dealers on boats in inventory. As of
December 31, 2014, there are no payables outstanding to floor plan lenders.
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 assets classified as Level 3, 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 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. During 2014, MPC became contractually obligated to repurchase inventory of approximately $1.1 million as a result of dealer
defaults, none of which remains outstanding as of December 31, 2014. All of these repossessed boats have been redistributed among
existing and replacement dealers. The Company recorded costs in connection with these repurchases of approximately $75 thousand
during 2014 as a reduction of net sales. There were no material repurchases of dealer inventory during 2013.
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, 2014, the Company believes the fair value of its remaining
guarantee liability is immaterial. See further information regarding repurchase obligations in “NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND
CONTINGENCIES” of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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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 $8.2 million as of December 31, 2014. The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional
lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $4.5 million, with various expiration and cancellation
terms of less than one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions of approximately $12.7 million as of
December 31, 2014. 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 $663,000 in 2014, $670,000 in 2013, and $544,000 in 2012. The Company’s liability to RPC for these services was
approximately $47,000 as of December 31, 2014, and approximately $145,000 as of December 31, 2013. The Company’s directors are
also directors of RPC and all of the Company’s executive officers with the exception of one are employees of both the Company and
RPC.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased 100,000 shares for total consideration of $775,000, from
one of its directors who is also an executive officer. The purchase was completed under the stock buyback program approved by the
Board of Directors that is currently in effect.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, RPC and Marine Products entered into a joint venture creating a limited liability
company called 255 RC, LLC, that is owned 50 percent each for the purchase and ownership of a corporate aircraft. 255 RC, LLC
was funded with a contribution of approximately $2,554,000 each from RPC and Marine Products. The purchase of the aircraft was
completed in January 2015 and each of RPC and Marine Products have entered into an operating lease agreement with 255 RC, LLC
for a period of five years.
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. Sales orders used to plan
production are firm indications of interest from dealers and are cancelable at any time, although historically very few orders are
cancelled after they have been placed. The Company recognizes sales when all the following conditions are met: (1) a fully executed
sales agreement exists, (2) the price of the boat is established, (3) the dealer takes delivery of the boat, and (4) collectability of the
sales price is reasonably assured.
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.
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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 makes
adjustments to 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 8.3 percent in 2014, 9.5 percent in 2013, and 10.4 percent in 2012. A 0.25 percentage point change
in cost of incentives as a percentage of gross sales during 2014 would have increased or decreased net sales, gross margin and
operating income by approximately $0.4 million.
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 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, defects, 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 1.2 percent in 2014, 1.5 percent in 2013, and 1.5 percent in 2012. A 0.10 percentage point increase in
the estimated warranty expense as a percentage of net sales during 2014 would have increased selling, general and administrative
expenses and reduced operating income by approximately $0.2 million.
Income taxes - The effective income tax rate was 28.8 percent in 2014, 24.9 percent in 2013, and 28.2 percent in 2012. 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 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.
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.
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the following
Accounting Standards Updates (ASU):
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:
• Accounting Standards Update 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net
Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The amendments in this ASU requires
an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of thereof, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax
asset for a net operating loss carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward. The only exception would be if the
deferred taxes related to these items are not available to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance
of a tax position either by statute or at the entity’s choosing. In such cases, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in
the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The Company adopted these
provisions in the first quarter of 2014 with no material impact.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:
• Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-01, Income Statement —Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20):
Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. This ASU eliminates from
U.S. GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Presently, an event or transaction is presumed to be an ordinary and usual activity
unless evidence clearly supports its classification as an extraordinary item. If an event or transaction meets the criteria for
extraordinary classification, then the extraordinary item needs to be segregated from the results of ordinary operations and
disclosed separately in the income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations Disclosure of all applicable
income taxes and presentation or disclosure of earnings-per-share data applicable to the extraordinary item is required. The
amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15,
2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The
Company plans to adopt the provisions for the year ending December 31, 2016 and currently does not expect the adoption to have
a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
• Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements —Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40):
Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The provisions in this ASU are intended
to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as
a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Currently, financial statements are prepared under the presumption
that the reporting organization will continue to operate as a going concern, except in limited circumstances. This going concern
basis of accounting is critical to financial reporting because it establishes the fundamental basis for measuring and classifying
assets and liabilities. This ASU provides guidance regarding management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial
doubt about the organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and the related footnote disclosures. The amendments are
effective for the year ending December 31, 2016, and for interim periods beginning the first quarter of 2017, with early
application permitted. The Company plans to adopt the provisions for the year ending December 31, 2016 and will provide such
disclosures as required if there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. The Company currently does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
• Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This ASU affects any entity
using U.S. GAAP that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the
transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease
contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods
or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for
those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply a five step process – (i) identifying the contract(s)
with a customer, (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating
the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a
performance obligation. The Company plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2017 and is currently evaluating the
impact of these provisions on its financial statements. Early adoption is not permitted.
• Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment
(Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments
in the ASU require that only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations.
Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results. Examples include a
disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity method investment. In addition, the new guidance
requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information
about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the
pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations
reporting. The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company
plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2015 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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, 2014 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, 2014.
The independent registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton LLP, has audited the consolidated financial statements as
of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, and has also issued their report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting, included in this report on page 34.
Richard A. Hubbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ben M. Palmer
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Atlanta, Georgia
February 27, 2015
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Marine Products Corporation
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Marine Products Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 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 conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). 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.
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.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2014, 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),
the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, and our report dated February
27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Atlanta, Georgia
February 27, 2015
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Marine Products Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marine Products Corporation (a Delaware corporation)
and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2014. Our audits of the basic consolidated financial statements included the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing
under Item 15(2). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Marine Products Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to
the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, 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 27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Atlanta, Georgia
February 27, 2015
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(in thousands except share information)
December 31,
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property, plant and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangibles, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
2014
2013
$
4,072
3,653
2,369
28,819
123
2,480
1,706
43,222
9,890
3,308
465
33,831
3,214
9,893
$ 103,823
$
5,114
5,639
2,021
28,859
692
1,096
1,839
45,260
11,265
3,308
465
30,949
3,177
8,129
$ 102,553
$
3,577
9,631
13,208
7,039
82
20,329
$
5,569
8,993
14,562
6,420
88
21,070
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 74,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding – 38,130,862
shares in 2014, 38,095,322 shares in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital in excess of par value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
3,813
3,895
77,755
(1,969)
83,494
$ 103,823
3,810
3,583
74,943
(853)
81,483
$ 102,553
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)
Years ended December 31,
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EARNINGS PER SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends paid per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014
$ 171,050
138,379
32,671
20,665
12,006
521
12,527
3,613
8,914
$
2013
$ 168,293
138,480
29,813
20,307
9,506
524
10,030
2,502
$ 7,528
2012
$ 148,950
121,746
27,204
18,443
8,761
960
9,721
2,742
6,979
$
$
$
0.24
0.24
0.16
$
$
0.20
0.20
0.15
$
$
0.19
0.19
0.63
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(in thousands)
Years ended December 31,
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
Pension adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized loss on securities, net of reclassification adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014
$ 8,914
2013
$ 7,528
2012
$ 6,979
(1,034)
(82)
$ 7,798
781
(62)
$ 8,247
(105)
(9)
$ 6,865
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(in thousands)
Three Years Ended
December 31, 2014
Balance, December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock issued for stock incentive plans, net . . . . . .
Stock purchased and retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension adjustment, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized loss on securities, net of taxes and
reclassification adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments . . .
Dividends declared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock issued for stock incentive plans, net . . . . . .
Stock purchased and retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension adjustment, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized loss on securities, net of taxes and
reclassification adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments . . .
Dividends declared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, December 31, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock issued for stock incentive plans, net . . . . . .
Stock purchased and retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension adjustment, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized loss on securities, net of taxes and
reclassification adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments . . .
Dividends declared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Stock
Shares
37,375
767
(321)
—
—
Amount
$ 3,738
76
(32)
—
—
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
$ 1,185
2,604
(1,751)
—
—
Retained
Earnings
$ 89,953
—
—
6,979
—
—
—
—
37,821
364
(90)
—
—
—
—
—
38,095
260
(224)
—
—
—
—
—
3,782
37
(9)
—
—
—
—
—
$ 3,810
25
(22)
—
—
—
—
—
38,131
—
—
—
$ 3,813
—
379
—
2,417
1,597
(567)
—
—
—
136
—
$ 3,583
1,729
(1,759)
—
—
—
342
—
$ 3,895
—
—
(23,812)
73,120
—
—
7,528
—
—
—
(5,705)
$ 74,943
—
—
8,914
—
—
—
(6,102)
$ 77,755
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
$ (1,458)
—
—
—
(105)
(9)
—
(1,572)
—
—
—
781
(62)
—
—
(853)
—
—
—
(1,034)
$
(82)
—
—
$ (1,969)
Total
$ 93,418
2,680
(1,783)
6,979
(105)
(9)
379
(23,812)
77,747
1,634
(576)
7,528
781
(62)
136
(5,705)
$ 81,483
1,754
(1,781)
8,914
(1,034)
(82)
342
(6,102)
$ 83,494
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)
Years ended December 31,
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment and property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other non-current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment in joint venture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales and maturities of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid for common stock purchased and retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment of capital lease obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds received upon exercise of stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used for financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
2014
2013
2012
$
8,914
$ 7,528
$
6,979
712
31
1,754
(342)
(805)
(348)
40
133
569
790
(1,992)
342
638
(990)
9,446
726
(15)
1,702
(136)
78
(227)
(700)
(232)
(298)
(184)
1,323
134
(5)
186
9,880
768
—
1,495
(379)
(498)
415
(3,252)
(147)
(394)
456
1,254
(14)
1,731
(232)
8,182
(451)
1,083
(2,554)
20,085
(21,110)
(2,947)
(6,102)
(1,781)
—
342
—
(7,541)
(1,042)
5,114
4,072
$
(521)
15
—
14,576
(14,339)
(269)
(5,705)
(576)
—
136
—
(6,145)
3,466
1,648
$ 5,114
(354)
—
—
51,247
(34,082)
16,811
(23,812)
(960)
(375)
379
467
(24,301)
692
956
1,648
$
40
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Marine Products
Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Marine Products” or the “Company”). Marine Products,
through Chaparral Boats, Inc. (“Chaparral”) and Robalo Acquisition Company LLC (“Robalo”), operates as a manufacturer of
fiberglass powerboats and related products and services to a broad range of consumers worldwide.
The consolidated financial statements included herein may not necessarily be indicative of the future results of operations,
financial position and cash flows of Marine Products.
The Company has only one reportable segment — its Powerboat Manufacturing business. The Company’s results of
operations and its financial condition are not significantly reliant upon any single customer or product model. No single dealer
accounted for more than 10 percent of net sales during 2014, 2013 or 2012. Net sales to the Company’s international dealers were
approximately $26 million in 2014, $29 million in 2013, and $30 million in 2012.
Nature of Operations — Marine Products is principally engaged in manufacturing powerboats and providing related products
and services. Marine Products distributes fiberglass recreational boats through a network of domestic and international independent
dealers.
Common Stock — Marine Products is authorized to issue 74,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.10 par value. Holders of
common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as, and if declared by our Board of Directors out of legally available funds.
Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of common stock do
not have cumulative voting rights. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of common
stock are entitled to ratable distribution of the remaining assets available for distribution to stockholders.
Preferred Stock — Marine Products is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.10 par value. As of
December 31, 2014, there were no shares of preferred stock issued. The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to any limitations
prescribed by law, to provide for the issuance of preferred stock as a class without series or, if so determined from time to time, in one
or more series, and by filing a certificate pursuant to the applicable laws of the state of Delaware and to fix the designations, powers,
preferences and rights, exchangeability for shares of any other class or classes of stock. Any preferred stock to be issued could rank
prior to the common stock with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation.
Share Repurchases — The Company records the cost of share repurchases in stockholders’ equity as a reduction to common
stock to the extent of par value of the shares acquired and the remainder is allocated to capital in excess of par value or retained
earnings if capital in excess of par value has been depleted.
Dividend — On January 27, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share payable
March 10, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2015.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Significant estimates are used in the determination of sales incentives and discounts, warranty costs, and income taxes.
Sales Recognition — Marine Products recognizes sales when a fully executed agreement exists, prices are established,
products are delivered to the dealer in the case of domestic dealers and collectability is reasonably assured. See “Deferred Revenue”
below for recognition of sales to international dealers.
Deferred Revenue — Marine Products requires payment from international dealers, other than Canada, prior to shipment of
products to these dealers. Amounts received from international dealers toward the purchase of boats are classified as deferred revenue
and recognized as sales when the products are shipped.
Shipping and Handling Charges — The shipping and handling of the Company’s products to dealers is handled through a
combination of third-party marine transporters and a company owned fleet of delivery trucks. Fees charged to customers for shipping
and handling are included in net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and the related costs incurred by the
Company are included in cost of goods sold.
Advertising — Advertising expenses are charged to expense during the period in which they are incurred. Expenses
associated with product brochures and other inventoriable marketing materials are deferred and amortized over the related model year
which approximates the consumption of these materials. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company had approximately
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
$303,000 and $264,000 in prepaid expenses related to unamortized product brochure costs. Advertising expenses totaled
approximately $2,291,000 in 2014, $2,113,000 in 2013 and $2,000,000 in 2012 and are recorded in selling, general and administrative
expenses.
Sales Incentives and Discounts — Sales incentives including dealer discounts and retail sales promotions are provided for
and recorded as a reduction of sales or as a cost of sales as appropriate. The Company records the estimated cost of these incentives at
the later of the recognition of the related sales or the announcement of a promotional program.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when acquired are
considered to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank accounts, which at times, may exceed federally insured
limits.
Marketable Securities — Marine Products maintains investments at a large, well-capitalized financial institution. Marine
Products’ investment policy does not allow investment in any securities rated less than “investment grade” by national rating services.
Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such
designations as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale because the Company does not have the
intent to hold the securities to maturity. Available-for-sale securities are stated at their fair values, with the unrealized gains and losses,
net of taxes, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification
method. Realized gains and losses, declines in value judged to be other than temporary, interest and dividends on available-for-sale
securities are included in interest income. Net realized gains on marketable securities totaled $57,000 in 2014, $61,000 in 2013, and
$290,000 in 2012. Of the total gains realized, reclassification from other comprehensive income totaled approximately $57,000 in
2014, $61,000 in 2013, and $290,000 in 2012. Gross unrealized gains on marketable securities totaled $122,000 as of December 31,
2014 and $229,000 as of December 31, 2013. Gross unrealized losses on marketable securities totaled $37,000 as of December 31,
2014 and $16,000 as of December 31, 2013. The amortized cost basis, fair value and net unrealized gains of the available-for-sale
securities are as follows:
December 31,
Type of Securities
(in thousands)
Municipal Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Corporate Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Amortized
Cost Basis
2014
Fair
Value
Net
Unrealized
Gain
Amortized
Cost
Basis
2013
Fair
Value
Net
Unrealized
Gain
31,990 $
5,409
37,399 $
32,080 $
5,404
37,484 $
90 $
(5)
85 $
35,925 $ 36,132 $
450
456
36,375 $ 36,588 $
207
6
213
Municipal debt obligations consist primarily of municipal notes rated A- or higher ranging in maturity from less than one
year to over 10 years. Corporate obligations consist primarily of debentures and notes issued by other companies ranging in maturity
from one to five years. These securities are rated A- or higher. Investments with remaining maturities of less than 12 months are
considered to be current marketable securities. Investments with remaining maturities greater than 12 months are considered to be
non-current marketable securities. The Company’s non-current marketable securities as of December 31, 2014 are scheduled to mature
between 2016 and 2037.
Accounts Receivable — The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from dealers located in markets
throughout the United States. Approximately 59 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 various major third-party
financing institutions. Under these arrangements, a dealer establishes lines of credit with one or more of these third-party lenders for
the purchase of boat inventory for sales to retail customers in their show room or during boat show exhibitions. 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 within approximately ten business days. The Company determines its
allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past
due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the
general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and
payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance.
Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market value. Market
value is determined based on replacement cost for raw materials and net realizable value for work in process and finished goods.
Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost. Depreciation is provided principally on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal with the resulting gain or loss credited or charged to
income. Expenditures for additions, major renewals, and betterments are capitalized while expenditures for routine maintenance and
repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation expense on operating equipment used in production is included in cost of goods sold in
the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. All other depreciation is included in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment
when indicators of impairment exist.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles — Intangibles consist primarily of goodwill and trade names related to businesses acquired.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. The carrying amount of
goodwill was $3,308,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company evaluates whether goodwill is impaired by comparing its
market capitalization based on its closing stock price (Level 1 input) to the book value of its equity on the annual evaluation date.
Based on this evaluation, the Company concluded that no impairment of its goodwill has occurred for the years ended December 31,
2014, 2013 and 2012.
Investments — The Company maintains certain securities in the non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan that
have been classified as trading. See Note 10 for further information regarding these securities.
Warranty Costs — The Company warrants the entire boat, excluding the engine, against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year. The Company also warrants the entire deck and hull, including its bulkhead and supporting
stringer system, against defects in materials and workmanship for periods extending up to a lifetime. The Company accrues for
estimated future warranty costs at the time of the sale based on its historical claims experience. An analysis of the warranty accruals
for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Less: Payments made during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: Warranty provision for the current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes to warranty provision for prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
3,410 $
(1,551)
1,863
114
3,836 $
2,522
(1,558)
2,511
(65)
3,410
Insurance Accruals — The Company fully insures its risks related to general liability, product liability, workers’
compensation, and vehicle liability, whereas the health insurance plan is self-funded up to a maximum annual claim amount for each
covered employee and related dependents. The estimated cost of claims under the self-insurance program is accrued as the claims are
incurred and may subsequently be revised based on developments relating to such claims.
Research and Development Costs — The Company expenses research and development costs for new products and
components as incurred. Research and development costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and totaled
$743,000 in 2014, $1,069,000 in 2013, and $768,000 in 2012.
Repurchase Obligations — The Company has entered into agreements with third-party floor plan lenders where it has agreed,
in the event of default by the 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 accrues
estimated losses when a loss, due primarily to the default of one of our dealers, is determined to be probable and the amount of the
loss is reasonably estimable.
Income Taxes — Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial and tax
bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The
Company establishes a valuation allowance against the carrying value of deferred tax assets if the Company concludes that it is more
likely than not that the asset will not be realized through future taxable income.
Stock-Based Compensation — Stock-based compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payment awards, net of
an estimated forfeiture rate. Thus, compensation cost is amortized for those shares expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the
requisite service period of the award. See Note 10 for additional information.
Earnings per Share —Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Auditing Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 260-10
“Earnings Per Share-Overall,” requires a basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share presentation. See Note 10 for further
information on restricted stock granted to employees.
Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the respective periods. The basic and diluted calculations differ as a result of the dilutive effect of stock options
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
and time lapse restricted shares included in diluted earnings per share, but excluded from basic earnings per share. In addition, the
Company has periodically issued share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and are therefore
considered participating securities.
A reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding along with the earnings per share attributable to restricted shares of
common stock (participating securities) is as follows:
(In thousands except per share data)
Net income available for stockholders: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Less: Dividends paid
Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted shares of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Undistributed earnings (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
2012
8,914 $
7,528 $
6,979
(5,911)
(191)
2,812 $
(5,525)
(180)
1,823 $
(23,135)
(677)
(16,833)
Allocation of undistributed earnings (loss):
Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Restricted shares of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,720 $
92
1,762 $
61
(16,329)
(504)
Basic shares outstanding:
Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted shares of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted shares outstanding:
Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dilutive effect of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted shares of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic earnings per share:
Common Stock:
Distributed earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Undistributed earnings (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Restricted shares of common stock:
Distributed earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Undistributed earnings (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Diluted earnings per share:
Common Stock:
Distributed earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Undistributed earnings (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
35,691
1,246
36,937
35,691
291
35,982
1,246
37,228
0.16 $
0.08
0.24 $
0.15 $
0.08
0.23 $
0.16 $
0.08
0.24 $
35,556
1,264
36,820
35,556
324
35,880
1,264
37,144
0.15 $
0.05
0.20 $
0.14 $
0.05
0.19 $
0.15 $
0.05
0.20 $
35,530
1,126
36,656
35,530
148
35,678
1,126
36,804
0.65
(0.46)
0.19
0.60
(0.45)
0.15
0.65
(0.46)
0.19
Fair Value of Financial Instruments — The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and marketable securities. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable
and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of such instruments. The Company’s marketable
securities are classified as available-for-sale securities with the exception of investments held in the non-qualified Supplemental
Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) which are classified as trading securities. All of these securities are carried at fair value in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8 for further information regarding the fair value measurement of assets and
liabilities.
Concentration of Suppliers — The Company purchases a significant number of its sterndrive engines from only two available
suppliers. This concentration of suppliers could impact our sales and profitability in the event of a sudden interruption in the delivery
of these engines.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the FASB issued the following Accounting Standards Updates (ASU):
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:
• Accounting Standards Update 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net
Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The amendments in this ASU requires
an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of thereof, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax
asset for a net operating loss carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward. The only exception would be if the
deferred taxes related to these items are not available to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance
of a tax position either by statute or at the entity’s choosing. In such cases, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the
financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The Company adopted these provisions in
the first quarter of 2014 with no material impact.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:
• Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-01, Income Statement —Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20):
Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. This ASU eliminates from
U.S. GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. Presently, an event or transaction is presumed to be an ordinary and usual activity
unless evidence clearly supports its classification as an extraordinary item. If an event or transaction meets the criteria for
extraordinary classification, then the extraordinary item needs to be segregated from the results of ordinary operations and
disclosed separately in the income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations Disclosure of all applicable
income taxes and presentation or disclosure of earnings-per-share data applicable to the extraordinary item is required. The
amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15,
2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The
Company plans to adopt the provisions for the year ending December 31, 2016 and currently does not expect the adoption to have
a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
• Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements —Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40):
Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The provisions in this ASU are intended
to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as
a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Currently, financial statements are prepared under the presumption
that the reporting organization will continue to operate as a going concern, except in limited circumstances. This going concern
basis of accounting is critical to financial reporting because it establishes the fundamental basis for measuring and classifying
assets and liabilities. This ASU provides guidance regarding management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial
doubt about the organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and the related footnote disclosures. The amendments are
effective for the year ending December 31, 2016, and for interim periods beginning the first quarter of 2017, with early
application permitted. The Company plans to adopt the provisions for the year ending December 31, 2016 and will provide such
disclosures as required if there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. The Company currently does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
• Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This ASU affects any entity
using U.S. GAAP that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the
transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease
contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods
or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for
those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply a five step process – (i) identifying the contract(s)
with a customer, (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating
the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a
performance obligation. The Company plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2017 and is currently evaluating the
impact of these provisions on its financial statements. Early adoption is not permitted.
• Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment
(Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in
the ASU require that only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations.
Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results. Examples include a
disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity method investment. In addition, the new guidance
requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information
about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations
reporting. The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015 with early adoption permitted. The Company
plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2015 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consist of the following:
December 31,
(in thousands)
Trade receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
1,741 $
653
2,394
(25)
2,369 $
1,668
378
2,046
(25)
2,021
Trade receivables consist primarily of balances related to the sales of boats which are shipped pursuant to “floor-plan
financing” programs with qualified lenders. Other receivables consist primarily of rebate receivables from various suppliers. Changes
in the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts are disclosed in Schedule II on page 65 of this report.
NOTE 3: INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
December 31,
(in thousands)
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Work in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
16,996 $
6,602
5,221
28,819 $
15,901
7,435
5,523
28,859
NOTE 4: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are presented at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, and consist of the following:
December 31,
(in thousands)
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating equipment and property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated
Useful Lives
2014
2013
N/A $
7-40
3-15
5-7
5-10
$
657 $
17,237
9,981
1,978
4,217
34,070
(24,180)
9,890 $
657
17,113
9,768
1,915
6,422
35,875
(24,610)
11,265
Depreciation expense was $712,000 in 2014, $726,000 in 2013 and $768,000 in 2012.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5: ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following:
December 31,
(in thousands)
Accrued payroll and related expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Accrued sales incentives and discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued warranty costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
1,935 $
2,671
3,836
706
483
9,631 $
1,393
3,025
3,410
836
329
8,993
NOTE 6: INCOME TAXES
The following table lists the components of the provision for income taxes:
Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Current provision:
2014
2013
2012
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred (benefit) provision: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
4,275 $
143
(762)
(43)
3,613 $
2,325 $
99
57
21
2,502 $
3,146
94
(493)
(5)
2,742
A reconciliation between the federal graduated statutory rate and Marine Products’ effective tax rate is as follows:
Years ended December 31,
Federal statutory rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State income taxes, net of federal benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and experimentation credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt gain on SERP assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing deduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effective tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014
2013
2012
35.0%
0.7
(2.1)
(1.1)
(0.5)
(3.3)
—
0.1
28.8%
34.0%
0.7
(4.9)
(1.4)
(1.2)
(2.7)
0.2
0.2
24.9%
34.0%
0.5
—
(2.3)
(0.6)
(3.0)
—
(0.4)
28.2%
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
December 31,
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
2014
2013
Warranty costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Sales incentives and discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State credits and NOL’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
1,362 $
512
996
2,499
444
4,674
(4,401)
6,086
(392)
5,694 $
1,211
542
938
1,919
268
4,634
(4,359)
5,153
(880)
4,273
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Total net income tax payments were $3,509,000 in 2014, $2,600,000 in 2013 and $3,655,000 in 2012. As of December 31, 2014 the
Company had net operating loss carry forwards related to state income taxes and credits of approximately $19.1 million that will expire
between 2015 and 2034. As of December 31, 2014 the Company has a valuation allowance of approximately $4.4 million, representing the
tax affected amount of state tax credits and loss carry forwards that the Company does not expect to utilize, against the corresponding
deferred tax asset.
The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. Accrued interest and
penalties were immaterial as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
In accordance with the accounting guidance relating to the accounting for uncertainty in income tax reporting, which provides
criteria for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax positions, the Company did not recognize a material
adjustment in the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $14,000 and $11,000, respectively, all of which
would affect our effective rate if recognized.
It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized benefits with respect to our unrecognized tax positions will increase or
decrease in the next 12 months. These changes may be the result of, among other things, state tax settlements under voluntary disclosure
agreements. However, quantification of an estimated range cannot be made at this time.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income tax in multiple jurisdictions. In many cases our
uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain open and subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. The Company’s
2011 through 2014 tax years remain open to examination. Additional years may be open to the extent attributes are being carried forward to
an open year.
The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (“Act”) was signed into law on December 19, 2014 and retroactively reinstated the
provisions of the bonus depreciation deduction and the research and experimentation credits (“R&E credits”) for 2014. As a result of the
retroactive extension, the Company’s effective rate for 2014 included a tax benefit due to the combined effect from the bonus depreciation
and manufacturing deduction and the R&E credits attributable to the year.
In September 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Sections 162(a),
263(a), and 168 that provide guidance on the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. Adoption of these
regulations requires certain mandatory and elective accounting methods with respect to property and equipment, inventory and supplies.
MPC adopted these regulations as of January 1, 2014 and adoption of these provisions did not have a material impact on the results of
operations or financial position.
NOTE 7: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Change during 2013: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before-tax amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total activity in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Change during 2014: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before-tax amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total activity in 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
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Pension
Adjustment
Unrealized
Gain on
Securities
Total
(1,771) $
199 $
(1,572)
—
—
781
—
781
(990) $
—
—
(1,034)
—
(1,034)
(2,024) $
(190)
67
—
61
(62)
137 $
(213)
74
—
57
(82)
55 $
(190)
67
781
61
719
(853)
(213)
74
(1,034)
57
(1,116)
(1,969)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The various inputs used to measure assets at fair value establish a hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on
market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as
follows:
1. Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
2. Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in
markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in
the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
3. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the Company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that
market participants would use.
The following table summarizes the valuation of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the
balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
(in thousands)
Assets:
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available-for-sale securities:
Municipal Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
$
(in thousands)
Assets:
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Available-for-sale securities:
Municipal Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Corporate Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 with:
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
6,575
$
32,080
5,404
37,484
$
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 with:
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
— $
— $
—
— $
6,388 $
36,132
456
36,588 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
The Company determines the fair value of the marketable securities that are available-for-sale through quoted prices for
similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. The trading
securities are comprised of the SERP assets, as described in Note 10, and are recorded primarily at their net cash surrender values,
which approximates fair value, as provided by the issuing insurance company. Significant observable inputs, in addition to quoted
market prices, were used to value the trading securities. As a result, the Company classified these investments as using level 2 inputs.
The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of quarterly reporting periods. For the year ended
December 31, 2014 there were no significant transfers in or out of levels 1, 2 or 3.
The carrying amount of other financial instruments reported in the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities
approximate their fair values because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The Company currently does not use the fair
value option to measure any of its existing financial instruments and has not determined whether or not it will elect this option for
financial instruments it may acquire in the future.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lawsuits — The Company is a defendant in certain lawsuits which allege that plaintiffs have been damaged as a result of the
use of the Company’s products. The Company is vigorously contesting these actions. Management, after consultation with legal
counsel, is of the opinion that the outcome of these lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of
operations or liquidity of Marine Products.
Dealer Floor Plan Financing — To assist dealers in obtaining financing for the purchase of its boats for inventory, the
Company has entered into agreements with various dealers and selected third-party floor plan lenders to guarantee varying amounts of
qualifying dealers’ debt obligations. 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 provide for the return of repossessed
boats to the Company in new and unused condition subject to normal wear and tear as defined, in exchange for the Company’s
assumption of specified percentages of the debt obligation on those boats, up to certain contractually determined dollar limits by
lender.
As a result of dealer defaults, the Company became contractually obligated to repurchase inventory for approximately $1.1
million during the fourth quarter of 2014, none of which remains outstanding as of December 31, 2014. The Company recorded costs
in connection with these repurchases of approximately $75 thousand during 2014 as a reduction of net sales. As of December 31,
2014, there were no repossessed boats remaining in inventory as the Company redistributed all of these boats among existing and
replacement dealers. There were no material repurchases of inventory under contractual agreements during 2013. Management
continues to monitor the risk of additional defaults and resulting repurchase obligations based in part on information provided by the
third-party floor plan lenders and will adjust the guarantee liability at the end of each reporting period based on information
reasonably available at that time.
The Company currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase limit is to not
exceed 16 percent of the average net receivables financed by the floor plan lender for dealers during the prior 12 month period, which
was $8.2 million as of December 31, 2014. The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional lenders with an
aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $4.5 million, with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than
one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions of approximately $12.7 million as of December 31,
2014. This repurchase obligation risk is mitigated by the value of the boat repurchased.
Lease Obligations — In June 2001, the Company entered into a lease transaction for existing boat manufacturing space
located in Valdosta, Georgia. This lease was accounted for as a capital lease and was paid in full in 2012, and is reflected in the
financing section of the statement of cash flows.
Minimum annual operating lease obligations with terms in excess of one year, in effect at December 31, 2014, are
summarized in the following table:
(in thousands)
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total rental commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
157
161
144
134
—
—
596
Total rent expense charged to operations was approximately $118,000 in 2014, $140,000 in 2013 and $106,000 in 2012.
Income Taxes — 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. Other long-term liabilities included the Company’s estimated liabilities for
these probable assessments and totaled approximately $44,000 as of December 31, 2014 and $45,000 as of December 31, 2013.
Employment Agreements — The Company has agreements with two employees, which provide for a monthly payment to
each of the employees equal to 10 percent of profits (defined as pretax income before goodwill adjustments and certain allocated
corporate expenses) in addition to a base salary. The expense under these agreements totaled approximately $4,225,000 in 2014,
$3,421,000 in 2013 and $3,294,000 in 2012 and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 10: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
The Company permits selected highly compensated employees to defer a portion of their compensation into the SERP. The
SERP assets are invested primarily in company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies as a funding source to satisfy the obligation of
the SERP. The assets are subject to claims by creditors, and the Company can designate them to another purpose at any time.
Investments in COLI policies consist of variable life insurance policies of $8.2 million as of December 31, 2014 and December 31,
2013. In the COLI policies, the Company is able to allocate assets across a set of choices provided by the insurance company,
including fixed income securities and equity funds. The COLI policies are recorded at their net cash surrender values, which
approximates fair value, as provided by the issuing insurance company, whose Standard & Poor’s credit rating was A+.
The Company classifies the SERP assets as trading securities as described in Note 1. The fair value of these assets totaled
$6,575,000 as of December 31, 2014 and $6,388,000 as of December 31, 2013. The SERP assets are reported in other assets on the
consolidated balance sheets and changes related to the fair value of the assets are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Trading gains (losses) related to the SERP assets totaled $187,000 in 2014,
$361,000 in 2013 and $181,000 in 2012. The SERP liabilities are recorded on the balance sheet in pension liabilities with any change
in the fair value of the SERP liabilities recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of
operations.
Retirement Income Plan — Marine Products participates in the tax-qualified, defined benefit, noncontributory, trusteed
retirement income plan sponsored by RPC, Inc. (“RPC”) that covers substantially all employees with at least one year of service prior
to 2002.
The Company’s projected benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of the plan assets for its Retirement Income Plan by
$341,000 and thus the plan was under-funded as of December 31, 2014. The increase in projected benefit obligation resulted from the
adoption of new mortality tables reflecting longer life expectancies, and lower discount rates.
The following table sets forth the funded status of the Retirement Income Plan and the amounts recognized in Marine
Products’ consolidated balance sheets:
December 31,
(in thousands)
ACCUMULATED BENEFIT OBLIGATION, END OF YEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
6,355 $
4,873
CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss (gain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Projected benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Actual return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employer contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Funded status at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
4,873 $
—
261
1,450
(229)
6,355 $
5,887 $
221
135
(229)
6,014 $
(341) $
5,695
—
235
(828)
(229)
4,873
5,282
684
150
(229)
5,887
1,014
51
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
December 31,
(in thousands)
AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONSIST OF:
Noncurrent assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
2014
2013
— $
—
(341)
(341) $
1,014
—
—
1,014
The funded status of the Retirement Income Plan was recorded in the consolidated balance sheets in pension liabilities as of
December 31, 2014 and in other assets as of December 31, 2013.
December 31,
(in thousands)
AMOUNTS (PRE-TAX) RECOGNIZED IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS CONSIST OF:
Net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Prior service cost (credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net transition obligation (asset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
2014
2013
3,139 $
—
—
3,139 $
1,537
—
—
1,537
The accumulated benefit obligation for the Retirement Income Plan as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 has been disclosed
above. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for this qualified plan.
Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as pension liabilities consist of:
December 31,
(in thousands)
SERP liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Funded status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
2013
(6,698) $
(341)
(7,039) $
(6,420)
—
(6,420)
Marine Products’ funding policy is to contribute to the Retirement Income Plan the amount required, if any, under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Contributions to the plan totaled $135,000 during 2014 and $150,000 during
2013.
The components of net periodic benefit cost are summarized as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
2012
(in thousands)
Service cost for benefits earned during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
— $
261
(411)
37
(113) $
— $
235
(369)
68
(66) $
—
253
(328)
61
(14)
The Company recognized a pre-tax decrease to the funded status in accumulated other comprehensive income of $1,602,000
in 2014 compared to a pre-tax increase of $1,211,000 in 2013 and a pre-tax decrease of $163,000 in 2012. There were no previously
unrecognized prior service costs during 2014, 2013 and 2012. The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income for the
years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:
(in thousands)
Net loss (gain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net transition obligation (asset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2014
1,639 $
(37)
—
1,602 $
2013
(1,143) $
(68)
—
(1,211) $
2012
224
(61)
—
163
52
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit
cost in 2015 are as follows:
(in thousands)
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Prior service cost (credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net transition obligation (asset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated net periodic cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2015
77
—
—
77
The weighted average assumptions as of December 31 used to determine the projected benefit obligation and net benefit cost
were as follows:
December 31,
PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET BENEFIT COST:
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014
2013
2012
4.25%
N/A
5.35%
7.00%
N/A
5.35%
N/A
4.34%
7.00%
N/A
4.34%
N/A
5.09%
7.00%
N/A
The Company’s expected return on assets assumption is derived from a detailed periodic assessment by its management and
investment advisor. It includes a review of anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes and consideration of
the appropriate asset allocation strategy given the anticipated requirements of the plan to determine the average rate of earnings
expected on the funds invested to provide for the pension plan benefits. While the assessment gives appropriate consideration to recent
fund performance and historical returns, the rate of return assumption is derived primarily from a long-term, prospective view. Based
on its recent assessment, the Company has concluded that its expected long-term return assumption of seven percent is reasonable.
The plan’s weighted average asset allocation at December 31, 2014 and 2013 by asset category along with the target
allocation for 2015 are as follows:
Asset Category
Cash and Cash Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt Securities – Core Fixed Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternative/Opportunistic/Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target
Allocation
for 2015
0% - 5%
15% - 50%
0% - 40%
0% - 30%
0% - 20%
0% - 20%
0% - 20%
100.0%
Percentage of
Plan Assets as of
December 31,
2014
Percentage of
Plan Assets as of
December 31,
2013
1.0%
24.3
37.0
22.8
10.5
1.6
2.8
100.0%
0.6%
25.3
26.6
31.4
8.3
7.8
—
100.0%
The Company’s overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 70 percent of investments for long-term
growth and 30 percent for near-term benefit payments, with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and fund managers.
Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap and small-cap companies domiciled domestically and internationally.
Fixed-income securities include corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, sovereign bonds and U.S. Treasuries. Other types of
investments include real estate funds and private equity funds that follow several different investment strategies. For each of the asset
categories in the pension plan, the investment strategy is identical – maximize the long-term rate of return on plan assets with an
acceptable level of risk in order to minimize the cost of providing pension benefits. The investment policy establishes a target
allocation for each asset class which is rebalanced as required. The plan utilizes a number of investment approaches, including but not
limited to individual market securities, equity and fixed income funds in which the underlying securities are marketable, and debt
funds to achieve this target allocation. Company management expects to make a contribution to the pension plan of approximately
$150,000 during fiscal year 2015.
Some of our assets, primarily our private equity and real estate funds, do not have readily determinable market values given
the specific investment structures involved and the nature of the underlying investments. For plan asset reporting as of December 31,
2014, publicly traded asset pricing was used where possible. For assets without readily determinable values, estimates were derived
53
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
from investment manager statements combined with discussions focusing on underlying fundamentals and significant events.
Additionally, these investments are categorized as level 3 investments and are valued using significant non-observable inputs which
do not have a readily determinable fair value. In accordance with ASU No. 2009-12 “Investments In Certain Entities That Calculate
Net Asset Value per Share (Or Its Equivalent),” these investments are valued based on the net asset value per share calculated by the
funds in which the plan has invested. These valuations are subject to judgments and assumptions of the funds which may prove to be
incorrect, resulting in risks of incorrect valuation of these investments. The Company seeks to mitigate these risks by evaluating the
appropriateness of the funds’ judgments and assumptions by reviewing the financial data included in the funds’ financial statements
for reasonableness.
The following tables present our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The fair value
hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. See Note 8 for a brief description of the
three levels under the fair value hierarchy.
Fair Value Hierarchy as of December 31, 2014:
Investments (in thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixed Income Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternative/Opportunistic/Special . . . . . . . . . .
Fair Value Hierarchy as of December 31, 2013:
Investments (in thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixed Income Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternative/Opportunistic/Special . . . . . . . . . .
(1) $
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
$
(1) $
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
$
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
61 $
1,459
2,226
1,372
631
95
170
6,014 $
61 $
589
797
—
—
—
—
1,447 $
— $
870
1,429
1,372
—
95
—
3,766 $
—
—
—
—
631
—
170
801
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
38 $
1,490
1,559
1,850
491
459
—
5,887 $
38 $
—
1,559
—
—
—
—
1,597 $
— $
1,490
—
1,850
—
459
—
3,799 $
—
—
—
—
491
—
—
491
(1) Cash and cash equivalents, which are used to pay benefits and plan administrative expenses, are held in Rule 2a-7 money market
funds.
(2) Fixed income securities are primarily valued using a market approach with inputs that include broker quotes, benchmark yields,
base spreads and reported trades.
(3) Domestic equity securities are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments in their
respective markets.
(4) International equity securities are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of similar instruments in
their respective markets.
(5) Real estate fund values are primarily reported by the fund manager and are based on valuation of the underlying investments,
which include inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data.
(6) Real return funds invest in global equities, commodities and inflation protected core bonds that are valued primarily using a
market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments in their respective markets.
(7) Alternative/Opportunistic/Special funds can invest across the capital structure in both liquid and illiquid securities that are valued
using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments, or if no market price is available, instruments
will be held at their fair market value (which may be cost) as reasonably determined by the investment manager, independent
dealers, or pricing services.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the year ended December 31, 2014:
Investments
(in thousands)
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Alternative/Opportunistic/Special . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at
December 31,
2013
Net Realized and
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses)
Net Purchases,
Issuances and
Settlements
Net Transfers
In to (Out of)
Level 3
Balance at
December 31,
2014
491 $
—
491 $
34 $
4
38 $
106 $
166
272 $
— $
—
— $
631
170
801
$
The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the year ended December 31, 2013:
Investments
(in thousands)
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
$
Balance at
December 31,
2012
Net Realized and
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses)
Net Purchases,
Issuances and
Settlements
Net Transfers
In to (Out of)
Level 3
Balance at
December 31,
2013
489 $
489 $
39 $
39 $
(37) $
(37) $
— $
— $
491
491
The Company expects to contribute approximately $150,000 to the Retirement Income Plan in 2015.
The Company estimates that the future benefits payable for the Retirement Income Plan over the next ten years are as
follows:
(in thousands)
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020-2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
265
276
256
244
253
1,476
401(k) Plan— Marine Products participates in a defined contribution 401(k) plan sponsored by RPC that is available to
substantially all full-time employees with more than 90 days of service. This plan allows employees to make tax-deferred
contributions of up to 25 percent of their annual compensation, not exceeding the permissible deduction imposed by the Internal
Revenue Code. The Company matches 50 percent of each employee’s contributions that do not exceed six percent of the employee’s
compensation, as defined by the 401(k) plan. Employees vest in the Company’s contributions after three years of service. The charges
to expense for Marine Products’ contributions to the 401(k) plan were approximately $194,000 in 2014, $203,000 in 2013 and
$164,000 in 2012.
Stock Incentive Plan— The Company reserved 3,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan with
a term of ten years expiring in April 2024. All future equity compensation awards by the Company will be issued under the 2014
plan. This plan provides for the issuance of various forms of stock incentives, including among others, incentive and non-qualified
stock options and restricted shares. As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 2,940,000 shares available for grant.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for the unvested portion of awards outstanding over the remainder of the
service period. The compensation cost recorded for these awards will be based on their fair value at grant date less the cost of
estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods to reflect actual
forfeitures. Cash flows related to share-based awards to employees that result in tax benefits in excess of recognized cumulative
compensation cost (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows.
Pre-tax stock-based employee compensation expense was approximately $1,754,000 ($1,131,000 after tax) for 2014,
$1,702,000 ($1,098,000 after tax) for 2013 and $1,495,000 ($964,000 after tax) for 2012.
Stock Options— Stock options are granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common
stock at the date of grant except for grants of incentive stock options to owners of greater than 10 percent of the Company’s voting
securities which must be made at 110 percent of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock. Options generally vest ratably
over a period of five years and expire in 10 years, except to owners of greater than 10 percent of the Company’s voting securities,
which expire in five years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The Company has not granted stock options to employees since 2004. Transactions involving the Marine Products stock options for
the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outstanding and exercisable at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares
41,600 $
—
—
—
(41,600)
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
12.47
—
—
—
12.47
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
0.33 years
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
— $
—
— $
N/A
There were no options exercised in 2014 or 2013. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised was approximately
$941,000 in 2012. There was no tax benefit associated with the exercise of non-qualified stock options during 2014, 2013 or 2012.
Restricted Stock— Marine Products grants selected employees time lapse restricted stock. Time lapse restricted shares vest
after a certain stipulated number of years from the grant date, depending on the terms of the issue. Prior to 2004, the Company issued
time lapse restricted shares that vest over ten years. Beginning in 2004, the Company issued time lapse restricted shares that vest in 20
percent increments starting with the second anniversary of the grant, over the six year period beginning on the date of grant. During
these years, grantees receive all dividends declared and retain voting rights for the shares.
The agreements under which the restricted stock is issued provide that shares awarded may not be sold or otherwise
transferred until restrictions established under the stock plans have lapsed. Upon termination of employment from the Company (other
than due to death, disability or retirement on or after age 65), shares with restrictions are forfeited in accordance with the plan.
The following is a summary of the changes in non-vested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2014:
Non-vested shares at January 1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-vested shares at December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
6.01
7.90
5.76
6.60
6.47
Shares
1,268,200 $
273,000
(276,100)
(13,700)
1,251,400 $
The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and is
amortized to compensation expense on a straight line basis over the requisite service period. The weighted average grant date fair
value of these restricted stock awards was $7.90 in 2014, $6.40 in 2013 and $5.59 in 2012. The total fair value of shares vested was
approximately $2,295,000 in 2014, $1,457,000 in 2013 and $1,169,000 during 2012. Tax benefits for compensation tax deductions in
excess of compensation expense related to restricted shares credited to capital in excess of par value was approximately $342,000 in
2014, $136,000 in 2013 and $379,000 in 2012. The excess tax deductions are classified as financing cash flows in the accompanying
consolidated statements of cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Marine Products Corporation and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Other Information— As of December 31, 2014 total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares
was approximately $6,638,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.4 years.
There were no options exercised in 2014 and 2013. The Company received cash from options exercised of $467,000 in 2012.
These cash receipts are classified as financing cash flows in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. The fair value
of shares tendered to exercise employee stock options totaled approximately $823,000 in 2012 and have been excluded from the
consolidated statements of cash flows.
NOTE 11: 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 $663,000 in 2014, $670,000 in 2013 and $544,000 in 2012. The Company’s liability to RPC for these services was
approximately $47,000 as of December 31, 2014 and $145,000 as of December 31, 2013. The Company’s directors are also directors
of RPC and all of the Company’s executive officers with the exception of one are employees of both the Company and RPC.
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.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased 100,000 shares for total consideration of $775,000, from
one of its directors who is also an executive officer. The purchase was completed under the stock buyback program approved by the
Board of Directors that is currently in effect.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, RPC and Marine Products entered into a joint venture creating a limited liability
company called 255 RC, LLC that is owned 50 percent each for the purchase and ownership of a corporate aircraft. 255 RC, LLC was
funded with a contribution of approximately $2,554,000 each from RPC and Marine Products. The purchase of the aircraft was
completed in January 2015 and each of RPC and Marine Products have entered into an operating lease agreement with 255 RC, LLC
for a period of five years.
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.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures — The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and
communicated to its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, December 31, 2014 (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon this
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and
procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the Evaluation Date.
Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting — Management is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f).
Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is included on page 33 of this report. Grant Thornton LLP, the
Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of internal control as of December 31, 2014
and issued a report thereon which is included on page 34 of this report.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting — Management’s evaluation of changes in internal control did not
identify any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
Information concerning directors and executive officers will be included in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its 2015
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in the section titled “Election of Directors.” This information is incorporated herein by reference.
Information about executive officers is contained on page 21 of this document.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
Information concerning the Audit Committee of the Company and the Audit Committee Financial Expert(s) will be included
in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in the section titled “Corporate Governance and
Board of Directors, Committees and Meetings – Audit Committee.” This information is incorporated herein by reference.
Code of Ethics
Marine Products has a Code of Business Conduct that applies to all employees. In addition, the Company has a Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors and Executive Officers and Related Party Transaction Policy. Both of these documents are
available on the Company’s website at www.marineproductscorp.com. Copies are also available at no extra charge by writing to Attn.:
Human Resources, Marine Products Corporation, 2801 Buford Highway, Suite 520, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Marine Products intends
to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 10 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of its code of
ethics that relates to any elements of the code of ethics definition enumerated in SEC rules by posting such information on its internet
website, the address of which is provided above.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act will be included under “Section 16(a) Beneficial
Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information concerning director and executive compensation will be included in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its
2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in the sections titled “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,”
“Director Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation.” This information is incorporated
herein by reference.
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information concerning security ownership will be included in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its 2015 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, in the sections titled, “Capital Stock” and “Election of Directors.” This information is incorporated herein by
reference.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth certain information regarding equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2014.
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by
securityholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity compensation plans not approved
by securityholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A)
Number of Securities To
Be Issued Upon Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(B)
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(C)
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in
Column (A))
— $
—
— $
—
—
—
2,940,000(1)
—
2,940,000
(1) All of the securities can be issued in the form of restricted stock or other stock awards.
See “NOTE 10: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the
material terms of the equity compensation plans.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information concerning certain relationships and related party transactions will be included in the Marine Products Proxy
Statement for its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in the section titled “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”
Information regarding director independence will be included in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its 2015 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders in the section titled “Director Independence and NYSE Requirements.” This information is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Information regarding principal accountant fees and services will be included in the section titled, “Independent Registered
Public Accountants” in the Marine Products Proxy Statement for its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This information is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Consolidated Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedule and Exhibits
PART IV
1.
2.
3.
Consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule are
filed as part of this report.
The financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule is
filed as part of this report.
Exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as part of this report. The following such exhibits are
management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements:
10.5 Marine Products Corporation 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the
Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 24, 2004).
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Form of stock option grant agreement under the 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2003).
Form of performance restricted stock grant agreement under the 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2003).
Form of stock option grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
Form of time lapse restricted stock grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
10.10 Form of performance restricted stock grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
10.11 Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Form 10-K filed on March
15, 2005).
10.12 First Amendment to 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.19 to the Form 10-K filed on March 2, 2007).
10.13 Performance Based Compensation Agreement between James A. Lane, Jr. and Chaparral Boats, Inc. (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on April 26, 2013).
10.14 Summary of ‘At-Will’ compensation arrangements with the Executive Officers as of February 28, 2009
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2009).
10.15 Form of time lapse restricted stock agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2012).
10.16 Summary of compensation arrangements with non-employee directors.
10.17
2014 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s definitive Proxy
Statement filed on March 17, 2014).
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Exhibits (inclusive of item 3 above):
Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
4
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
Description
(A) Articles of Incorporation of Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form
10 filed on February 13, 2001).
(B) Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Marine Products Corporation executed on June 8, 2005
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2005).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Form 10-Q filed on November 13, 2014).
Form of Common Stock Certificate of Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Form 10 filed on February 3, 2001).
Agreement Regarding Distribution and Plan of Reorganization, dated February 12, 2001, by and between RPC, Inc. and
Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10 filed on February 13,
2001).
Employee Benefits Agreement, dated February 12, 2001, by and between RPC, Inc., Chaparral Boats, Inc. and Marine
Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10 filed on February 13, 2002).
Transition Support Services Agreement, dated February 12, 2001, by and between RPC, Inc. and Marine Products
Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 10 filed on February 13, 2001).
Tax Sharing Agreement, dated February 12, 2001, by and between RPC, Inc. and Marine Products Corporation
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 10 filed on February 13, 2001).
Marine Products Corporation 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the
Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 24, 2004).
Form of stock option grant agreement under the 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2003).
Form of performance restricted stock grant agreement under the 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2003).
Form of stock option grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
Form of time lapse restricted stock grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
Form of performance restricted stock grant agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2004).
Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Form 10-K filed on March 15,
2005).
First Amendment to 2001 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Form 10-K filed on March 2, 2007).
Performance Based Compensation Agreement between James A. Lane, Jr. and Chaparral Boats, Inc. (incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on April 26, 2013).
Summary of ‘At-Will’ compensation arrangements with the Executive Officers as of February 28, 2009 (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2009).
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10.15
Form of time lapse restricted stock agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2012).
10.16
Summary of compensation arrangements with non-employee directors.
10.17
2014 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s definitve Proxy Statement
filed on March 17, 2014).
21
23
24
31.1
31.2
32.1
Subsidiaries of Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Form 10-K filed on
March 4, 2008).
Consent of Grant Thornton LLP
Powers of Attorney for Directors
Section 302 certification for Chief Executive Officer
Section 302 certification for Chief Financial Officer
Section 906 certification for Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Any schedules not shown above have been omitted because they are not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Marine Products Corporation
Richard A. Hubbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
February 27, 2015
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name
Title
Date
Richard A. Hubbell
Ben M. Palmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 27, 2015
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 27, 2015
The Directors of Marine Products Corporation (listed below) executed a power of attorney, appointing Richard A. Hubbell
their attorney-in-fact, empowering him to sign this report on their behalf.
R. Randall Rollins, Director
Gary W. Rollins, Director
Henry B. Tippie, Director
James B. Williams, Director
James A. Lane, Jr., Director
Linda H. Graham, Director
Bill J. Dismuke, Director
Larry L. Prince, Director
Richard A. Hubbell
Director and as Attorney-in-fact
February 27, 2015
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REPORTS AND SCHEDULE
The following documents are filed as part of this report.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAGE
33
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41-57
SCHEDULE
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Schedules not listed above have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the
consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (in thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2014
Description
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year ended December 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year ended December 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
$
$
$
$
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Net
(Write-Offs)/
Recoveries
Balance
at End of
Period
25
4,359
22
4,155
27
3,783
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
42
—
204
—
372
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
—
3
—
(5)
—
$
$
$
$
$
$
25
4,401
25
4,359
22
4,155
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
2014
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per share — basic (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per share — diluted (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2013
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per share — basic (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per share — diluted (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
$
$
First
Second
Third
Fourth
(in thousands except per share data)
47,702
8,838
1,978
0.05
0.05
44,283
7,112
1,449
0.04
0.04
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(a) The sum of the earnings per share for the four quarters may differ from annual amounts due to the required method of computing the weighted average shares for
the respective periods.
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2015 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CORPORATE INFORMATION
VORTEX JET BOATS
SUNCOAST OUTBOARD SPORTDECK
Dive into Chaparral’s new Vortex fleet of jet boats. Chaparral’s award-
Introduced in 2015 and designed for big lakes, rivers and coastal
winning design team built a line of jet boats that is both sleek and
waters, the sensational new 250 SunCoast marks the return of
stylish. Equipped with fuel-saving Eco-Mode, Chaparral’s Extended
V-Plane, Rotax® power and innovation at its absolute best, the line also
includes a trailer and is part of No Haggle, Real Deal pricing targeting
younger first-time boat owners.
Chaparral to its outboard-powered roots.
250 SunCoast
203VR | 203VRX | 223VR | 223VRX
243VR | 243VRX
H2O SPORT SERIES
The H2O series continues an innovative line that brings Chaparral style,
Reel Deal pricing.
performance and quality to first-time and experienced boat buyers at
No Haggle, Real Deal pricing. The H2O sport package comes in 18-, 19-
and the new 21-foot lengths, and every style is loaded with features.
Choose an H2O sport package or Ski & Fish model, and you will choose
craftsmanship, value and innovation.
18 Sport | 18 Ski & Fish | 19 Sport | 19 Ski & Fish
21 Sport | 21 Ski & Fish
SSI WIDE TECH™
Chaparral’s SSi sportboat open bow and cuddy cabin models are
produced for the quality- and style-conscious recreational boater.
Models for the 2015 model year range in size from 20 to 24 feet, and
they have once again set a high standard for engineering excellence,
attractive styling, and quality materials and workmanship. Chaparral
has incorporated its patented Wide Tech™ bow design into SSi models
for additional space in the forward part of the boat.
SSX LUXURY SPORTBOATS
For the 2015 model season, Chaparral introduced the 307 SSX into
the lineup, increasing the choices to six for the SSX Luxury Sportboat.
SSX Luxury Sportboats are offered with an enclosed head, an
integrated swim platform, a transom sun lounge, and most have
the option of a wet bar in the cockpit. Chaparral’s SSX series offers
high-end performance with premium components from bow to stern.
257 | 277 | 285 | 287 | 307 | 327
SUNESTA SPORTBOATS
The Sunesta, with its patented Wide Tech™ bow design, continues to
prove itself with broad customer appeal. With a new interior and dash
design, this boat combines the best features of many of Chaparral’s
other products and is suitable for most family uses, including cruising,
wakeboarding and sightseeing. The 2015 model line offers four boats
ranging from 22 to 28 feet.
224 | 244 | 264 | 284
ROBALO CAYMAN BAY BOATS
Introducing the new Cayman Series that brings Robalo quality, style
and performance to a bay boat. Robalo engineers have successfully
mixed a shallow water draft with a soft-riding Extended V-Plane bottom
design. Enjoy Cayman’s rock-solid stability; high-quality upholstery;
high-tech, space-efficient cockpit; and wide array of fishing features at
206 | 226 | 246
ROBALO DUAL CONSOLES
Multi-purpose outboard fishing boats like the Robalo Dual Console are
enjoying sizzling popularity! Today’s fishermen want a boat that does
more than just fish, and the dual console does just that. Serious anglers
will appreciate the secure rod storage, raw water wash down, self-
bailing cockpit and standard livewell. Fish in the morning, tow the kids
all afternoon, and then cruise as the sun sets.
R207 | R227 | R247
ROBALO CENTER CONSOLES
Robalo’s No Haggle, Reel Deal pricing is available for 18- to 24-foot
models. Have peace of mind with Kevlar® reinforcement and a
seaworthy hull design on the Robalo Center Console series. Whether
you’re trolling with hooks in the water or motoring through the tough
stuff in search of a trophy catch, a powerful engine and Robalo’s Hydro
Lift™ bottom design can speed you to the hottest fishing spots.
R180 | R200 | R222 | R240 | R260 | R300
ROBALO WALKAROUNDS
Robalo is offering three walkaround models in 2015, ranging in size
from 24 to 30 feet. The Robalo 245 Walkaround has more space than
comparable models in its size range, and attractive options such as a
hardtop and outriggers. The R265 features a new-look cabin design
with impressive amenities, and the R305 Walkaround has a spacious
cabin with finishing touches such as teak steps, directional lighting and
a hanging locker, all of which make it suitable for comfortable family
cruising and serious fishing.
R245 | R265 | R305
SIGNATURE CRUISERS
Chaparral continues the tradition of quality that has made the Signature
Cruiser a leader in the luxury sport cruiser market. The Signature
comes with many standard features that are options on other cruisers
in its class, and the largest Signatures offer a fiberglass hard top, bow
thrusters and such style features as underwater lighting. The Signature
line offers five models from 27 to 37 feet in length.
270 | 290 | 310 | 330 | 370
OFFICERS
R. Randall Rollins
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Richard A. Hubbell
President and Chief Executive Officer
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary
Ben M. Palmer
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
DIRECTORS
R. Randall Rollins §
Chairman of the Board, Rollins, Inc. (consumer
services) and Chairman of the Board, RPC, Inc.
(oil and gas services)
Henry B. Tippie *†
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer,
Tippie Services, Inc. (management services)
James B. Williams *
Retired Chairman of the Executive Committee,
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (bank holding company)
Gary W. Rollins §
Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Rollins, Inc. (consumer services)
Richard A. Hubbell §
President and Chief Executive Officer and
President and Chief Executive Officer, RPC, Inc.
(oil and gas services)
James A. Lane, Jr.
Executive Vice President
President of Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Linda H. Graham
Vice President and Secretary and Vice President
and Secretary, RPC, Inc. (oil and gas services)
Bill J. Dismuke °
Retired President, Edwards Baking Company
(manufacturer of pies and pie parts)
Larry L. Prince *
Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Genuine Parts Company
(automotive parts distributor)
* Member of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating and
Governance Committee
† Chairman of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Nominating
and Governance Committee
§ Member of the Executive Committee
° Member of the Audit Committee
STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Corporate Offices
Marine Products Corporation
2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Telephone: 404.321.7910
Stock Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol
MPX
Investor Relations Website
www.marineproductscorp.com
Transfer Agent and Registrar
For inquiries related to stock certificates, including changes of
address, please contact:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
Shareholder Services Department
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Telephone: 800.937.5449
www.amstock.com
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Marine Products Corporation will be held at
12:00 p.m., April 28, 2015, 2170 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The Annual Report contains statements that constitute
“forward-looking statements”under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including all statements that look
forward in time or express management’s beliefs, expectations or
hopes. In particular, such statements include, without limitation,
the Company’s belief that its financial strength will continue to
support its development of new models and allow it to pursue
strategic opportunities to enhance shareholder value over the long
term; the Company’s plan to continue to investigate a number of
interesting acquisition opportunities; the Company’s belief that it
finds itself in a strong market position in the best retail selling
environment for its products that it has experienced in a number of
years; the Company’s belief that consumer confidence, the residential
real estate market and the financing environment for dealers and
consumers appear to be improving; the Company’s statement that it is
excited about developments at Marine Products Corporation which it
believes will support another year of industry outperformance by the
Company in sales and market share; and the Company’s statement
that its focus and skills will support its market leadership in the
future. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from
those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various
risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those identified
under the title “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K included as part of this Annual Report. All of the foregoing
risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to
control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks
and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ
materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
246 SSI
R227 Dual Console
206 | 216 | 225 | 226 | 246
203 Vortex
250 SunCoast
(shown on cover)
19 H2O
R226 Cayman
257 SSX
R222 Center Console
244 Sunesta
R305 Walkaround
270 Signature
2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 520, Atlanta, Georgia 30329
404.321.7910 www.marineproductscorp.com
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The names of other companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
CELEBRATING OUR
5O TH YEAR
FIFTY YEARS OF QUALITY
MAKES US A MARKET LEADER
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NYSE: MPX)
DESIGNS, MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES
PREMIUM-BRANDED CHAPARRAL JET BOATS,
STERNDRIVE PLEASURE BOATS AND OUTBOARD
DECKBOATS, AS WELL AS ROBALO OUTBOARD
SPORT FISHING BOATS THROUGH 139 DOMESTIC
AND 86 INTERNATIONAL DEALERS.
307 SSX with Custom 50th Anniversary
Edition Graphics package
With premium brands, a solid capital structure and
a strong independent dealer network, over the years
Marine Products Corporation has generated strong
financial performance and has built long-term
stockholder value. Marine Products Corporation
is also seeking to utilize its financial strength to
capitalize on opportunities that profitably increase its
market share and broaden its product offerings within
the pleasure boat market. For more information, visit
our website at www.marineproductscorp.com.
FINANCIAL
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LETTER TO
STOCKHOLDERS
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NEW PRODUCTS
GAIN MARKET
SHARE AND WIN
AWARDS
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10K
INSIDE BACK COVER
CORPORATE
INFORMATION