MARINEMAX INC
FORM 10-K
(Annual Report)
Filed 12/29/1999 For Period Ending 9/30/1999
Address
18167 US 19 N SUITE 499
CLEARWATER, Florida 33764
Telephone
CIK
Industry
Sector
Fiscal Year
813-531-1700
0001057060
Retail (Specialty)
Services
09/30
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DELAWARE 59-3496957
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18167 U.S. HIGHWAY NORTH
SUITE 499
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33764
(727) 531-1700
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PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
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The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant (7,455,939 shares) based on the closing price of the
registrant's Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on December 21, 1999, was $72,695,405. For purposes of this
computation, all officers, directors, and 10% beneficial owners of the registrant are deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should not be
deemed to be an admission that such officers, directors, or 10% beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.
As of December 21, 1999, there were outstanding 15,136,966 shares of registrant's Common Stock, par value $.001 per share.
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Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this Report.
MARINEMAX, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS...................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.................................................................................... 28
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................................................. 29
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS........................................... 29
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS..................... 30
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA....................................................................... 31
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS, AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS....... 32
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.................................... 38
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA................................................... 38
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.......... 38
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT............................................ 39
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION........................................................................ 39
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT................................ 39
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS................................................ 39
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.............................. 39
SIGNATURES.................................................................................................. 41
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................................. F-1
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
THE COMPANY
PART I
INTRODUCTION
We are the largest recreational boat dealer in the United States. Through 51 retail locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Delaware, Georgia,
Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas, we sell new and used recreational boats,
including pleasure boats (such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, and yachts) and fishing boats, with a focus on premium brands in
each segment. We also sell related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and accessories. In addition, we arrange related boat
financing, insurance, and extended service contracts; provide repair and maintenance services; and offer boat brokerage services.
We are the nation's largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and other boats manufactured by Brunswick Corporation, which is the world's
largest manufacturer of recreational boats. Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for 91% of our new boat sales in fiscal 1999, which we
believe represented approximately 30% of all new Sea Ray boat sales and approximately 9% of all Brunswick marine product sales during that
period. Each of our principal operating subsidiaries is a party to a 10-year dealer agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products and is
the exclusive dealer of Sea Ray boats in its geographic market.
We commenced operations as a combined company as a result of the March 1, 1998 acquisition of five previously independent recreational
boat dealers and have acquired nine additional previously independent recreational boat dealers and two boat brokerage operations since that
time. We are capitalizing on the experience and success of each of the acquired dealers in order to establish a new national standard of
customer service and responsiveness in the highly fragmented retail boating industry. While the average new boat retailer generates less than
$3.0 million in annual sales, our retail locations, which operated at least 12 months, averaged $12.9 million in annual sales in fiscal 1999. As a
result of our emphasis on premium brand boats, our average selling price for a new boat in fiscal 1999 was approximately $57,000 compared to
the estimated industry average selling price of approximately $17,000. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, we had revenue of
approximately $450.1 million, operating income of approximately $32.2 million, and net income of approximately $18.2 million. Our same-
store sales increased by approximately 18% in fiscal 1999 and has increased an average of 18% for the last five years.
We are adopting the best practices of our acquired dealers as appropriate to enhance our ability to attract more customers, foster an overall
enjoyable boating experience, and offer boat manufacturers stable and professional retail distribution and a broad geographic presence. We
believe that our full range of services, two years of free maintenance, which we call "MarineMax Care," MarineMax Value-Price sales
approach, prime retail locations, extensive facilities, and emphasis on customer service and satisfaction before and after a boat sale are
competitive advantages that enable us to be more responsive to the needs of existing and prospective customers.
The recreational boating industry generated approximately $19.2 billion in retail sales in calendar 1998, including sales of new and used boats;
marine products, such as engines, trailers, equipment, and accessories; and related expenditures, such as fuel, insurance, docking, storage, and
repairs. Retail sales of new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories accounted for approximately $10.0 billion of these sales in 1998. We
estimate that the boat retailing industry includes more than 5,000 boat retailers, most of which are small retailers that operate in a single market
and provide varying degrees of merchandising, professional management, and customer service. We believe that many dealers are finding it
increasingly difficult to make the managerial and capital commitments necessary to achieve higher customer service levels and upgrade
systems and facilities as required by boat manufacturers, particularly during a period of stagnant industry growth. We also believe that many
dealers lack an exit strategy for their owners.
Our goal is to enhance our position as the nation's leading retailer of recreational boats. Key elements of our strategies include the following:
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- emphasizing customer satisfaction and loyalty by creating an overall enjoyable boating experience beginning with the negotiation-free
purchase process, two years of free maintenance, superior service and premier facilities,
- implementing the "best practices" of each of our acquired dealers as appropriate throughout our dealerships,
- achieving operating efficiencies and synergies among our dealerships to enhance internal growth and profitability,
- emphasizing employee training,
- opening additional retail facilities in our existing and new territories,
- offering additional product lines and services throughout our dealerships,
- pursuing strategic acquisitions to capitalize upon the significant consolidation opportunities in the highly fragmented recreational boat dealer
industry by acquiring additional dealers and improving their performance and profitability through the implementation of our operating
strategies,
- promoting national brand name recognition and North-South connection,
- operating with a decentralized approach to the operational management of our dealerships, and
- utilizing technology throughout operations.
We maintain our executive offices at 18167 U.S. 19 North, Suite 499, Clearwater, Florida 33764, and our telephone number is (727) 531-1700.
We were incorporated in the state of Delaware in January 1998. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to "MarineMax" mean
MarineMax, Inc. prior to its acquisition of five previously independent recreational boat dealers in March 1998 (including their related real
estate companies) and all references to the "Company," "we," "us," and "our" mean, as a combined company, MarineMax, Inc. and the 14
recreational boat dealers and two brokerage operations acquired to date (the "Operating Subsidiaries" or the "Acquired Dealers").
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY; ACQUISITIONS
MarineMax was founded in January 1998. MarineMax itself, however, conducted no operations until the acquisition of five independent
recreational boat dealers on March 1, 1998. We acquired a sixth recreational boat dealer on April 30, 1998. Since our initial public offering in
June 1998, we have acquired eight additional recreational boat dealers and two boat brokerage operations.
Each of our acquired dealers is continuing its operations as a wholly owned operating subsidiary of our company. The following table sets forth
information regarding the acquired dealers and the retail locations, or dealerships, they operate.
ACQUIRED DEALERS ACQUISITION DATE BUSINESS
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Bassett Boat Company of Florida March 1998 Operates five retail locations in Miami, Miami
Beach, Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, and Stuart,
Florida
Louis DelHomme Marine March 1998 Operates eight retail locations in Lewisville
(Dallas), League City, and Houston, Texas
Gulfwind USA, Inc. March 1998 Operates five retail locations in Apollo Beach,
Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida
Gulfwind South, Inc. March 1998 Operates two retail locations in Fort Myers and
Naples, Florida
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ACQUIRED DEALERS ACQUISITION DATE BUSINESS
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Harrison's Boat Center, Inc. and Harrison's March 1998 Operates six retail locations in Oakland, Redding,
Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc. Santa Rosa, and Sacramento, California, and Tempe,
Arizona
Stovall Marine, Inc. April 1998 Operates three retail locations in Kennesaw
(Atlanta), Forest Park (Atlanta), and Lake Lanier,
Georgia
Cochran's Marine, Inc. and C & N Marine July 1998 Operates five retail locations in Rogers, Walker,
Corporation Oakdale, and Woodbury, Minnesota
Sea Ray of Wilmington, Inc. July 1998 Operates two retail locations in Wrightsville
Beach, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina
Brevard Boat Company September 1998 Operates one retail location in Cocoa, Florida
Sea Ray of Las Vegas September 1998 Operates one retail location in Las Vegas, Nevada
Treasure Cove Marina, Inc. September 1998 Operates four retail locations in Cleveland
(Flats), Port Clinton, and Toledo, Ohio
Woods & Oviatt, Inc. October 1998 Operates one boat brokerage operation
headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Boating World February 1999 Operates one retail location in Arlington, Texas
Merit Marine, Inc. March 1999 Operates three retail locations in Brant Beach,
Ship Bottom, and Somers Point, New Jersey
Suburban Boatworks, Inc. April 1999 Operates three retail locations in Bear, Delaware;
Brick, New Jersey; and Warrington, Pennsylvania
Hansen Marine, Inc. August 1999 Operates one combined boat brokerage and retail
sales operation headquartered in Jacksonville,
Florida
In October 1998, we received the Hatteras Yachts dealership for the state of Florida, excluding certain portions of the Florida Panhandle, and
became the U.S. distributor for Hatteras products over 74 feet.
As a part of our acquisition strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their potential
acquisition by us. In connection with these discussions, we and each potential acquisition candidate exchange confidential operational and
financial information, conduct due diligence inquiries, and consider the structure, terms, and conditions of the potential acquisition. In certain
cases, the prospective acquisition candidate agrees not to discuss a potential acquisition with any other party for a specific period of time,
grants us an option to purchase the prospective dealer for a designated price during a specific time, and agrees to take other actions designed to
enhance the possibility of the acquisition, such as preparing audited financial information and converting its accounting system to the system
specified by us. Potential acquisition discussions frequently take place over a long period of time and involve difficult business integration and
other issues, including in some cases, management succession and related matters. As a result of these and other factors, a number of potential
acquisitions that from time to time appear likely to occur do not result in binding legal agreements and are not consummated.
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GENERAL
BUSINESS
We are the largest recreational boat dealer in the United States. Through 51 retail locations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas, we sell new and used recreational boats,
including pleasure boats (such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, and yachts) and fishing boats, with a focus on premium brands in
each segment. We also sell related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and accessories. In addition, we arrange related boat
financing, insurance, and extended service contracts; provide repair and maintenance services; and offer boat brokerage services.
We are the nation's largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and other boats manufactured by Brunswick, which is the world's largest
manufacturer of recreational boats. Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for 91% of our new boat sales in fiscal 1999, which we believe
represented approximately 30% of all new Sea Ray boat sales and approximately 9% of all Brunswick marine product sales during that period.
Each of our principal operating subsidiaries is a party to a 10-year dealer agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products.
U.S. RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY
We believe that total U.S. recreational boating sales generated $19.2 billion in revenue in calendar 1998, including retail sales of new and used
recreational boats; marine products, such as engines, trailers, parts, and accessories; and related boating expenditures, such as fuel, insurance,
docking, storage, and repairs. We believe that retail sales of new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories accounted for approximately $10.0
billion of such sales in 1998. Retail recreational boating sales were $17.9 billion in the late 1980s, but declined to a low of $10.3 billion in
1992. We believe this decline can be attributed to several factors, including a recession, the Gulf War, and the imposition throughout 1991 and
1992 of a luxury tax on boats sold at prices in excess of $100,000. The luxury tax was repealed in 1993, and retail recreational boating sales
have increased each year thereafter.
Sales in the recreational boat industry are impacted significantly by other recreational opportunities; economic factors, including general
economic conditions, consumer income levels, tax law changes, and fuel prices; and demographics. The share of recreational dollars that U.S.
consumers spend on boating declined from 3.1% in 1988, the boating industry's peak year, to 2.0% in 1996. We believe that the decline in
boating is attributable to poor customer service throughout the industry, lack of boater education, and the perception that boating is time
consuming, costly, and difficult.
Most boat purchasers are in the 35 to 54 age group. Although these individuals account for 36% of the U.S. population over age 16, they
account for over 50% of discretionary income and represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population.
The recreational boat retail market remains highly fragmented with little consolidation having occurred to date. We estimate that the boat
retailing industry includes more than 5,000 boat retailers, most of which are small companies owned by individuals that operate in a single
market, have annual sales of less than $3 million, and provide varying degrees of merchandising, professional management, and customer
service. We believe that many such retailers are encountering increased pressure from boat manufacturers to improve their levels of service and
systems, increased competition from larger national retailers in certain product lines, and, in certain cases, business succession issues.
STRATEGY
Our goal is to enhance our position as the nation's leading operator of recreational boat dealerships. Key elements of our strategies include the
following:
Emphasizing Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty. We seek to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and establish long-term customer
loyalty by creating an overall enjoyable boating experience beginning with the negotiation-free purchase process. We further enhance and
simplify the purchase process by offering financing and insurance at our retail locations with competitive terms and streamlined turnaround.
We provide the customer with
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a thorough in-water orientation of boat operation as well as ongoing boat safety, maintenance, and use seminars and demonstrations for the
customer's entire family. We also continue our customer service after the sale by leading and sponsoring MarineMax Getaways! group boating
trips to various destinations, rendezvous gatherings, and on-the-water organized events to provide our customers with pre-arranged
opportunities to enjoy the pleasures of the boating lifestyle. We also endeavor to provide superior maintenance and repair services, often
through mobile service at the customer's wet slip and with extended service department hours and emergency service availability, that
minimize the hassles of boat maintenance.
Implementing Best Practices. We are implementing the "best practices" of each of our acquired dealers as appropriate throughout our
dealerships. In particular, we are phasing in throughout our dealerships the MarineMax Value-Price sales approach, now implemented at most
of our dealerships. Under the MarineMax Value-Price approach, we sell our boats at posted prices, generally representing a discount from the
manufacturer's suggested retail price, without further price negotiation, thereby eliminating the anxieties of price negotiations that occur in
most boat purchases. In addition, we are adopting, where beneficial, the best practices of each acquired dealer in terms of location design and
layout, product purchases, maintenance and repair services (including extended service hours and mobile or dockside services), product mix,
employee training, and customer education and services.
Achieving Operating Efficiencies and Synergies. We strive to increase the operating efficiencies of and achieve certain synergies among our
dealerships in order to enhance internal growth and profitability. We centralize certain administrative functions at the corporate level, such as
accounting, finance, insurance coverage, employee benefits, marketing, strategic planning, legal support, purchasing and distribution, and
management information systems. Centralization of these functions reduces duplicative expenses and permits the dealerships to benefit from a
level of scale and expertise that would otherwise be unavailable to each dealership individually. We also seek to realize cost savings from
reduced inventory carrying costs as a result of purchasing boat inventories on a national level and directing boats to dealership locations that
can more readily sell such boats; lower financing costs through new credit facilities; and volume purchase discounts and rebates for certain
marine products, supplies, and advertising. The ability of each of our retail locations to offer complementary services of our other retail
locations, such as offering customer excursion opportunities, providing maintenance and repair services at the customer's boat location, and
giving access to a larger inventory, increases the competitiveness of each retail location.
Emphasizing Employee Training. To promote continued internal growth, we devote substantial efforts to train our employees to understand our
core retail philosophies which focus on making the purchase of a boat and its subsequent use as hassle free and enjoyable as possible. In 1999,
we developed our Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax University, or "MMU," to teach our retail philosophies to existing employees and
employees added through acquisitions. MMU is a modularized and instructor led educational program that focuses on our retailing
philosophies and provides instruction on such matters as the sales process, customer service, F&I, accounting, and human resources.
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Opening New Facilities. We intend to establish additional retail facilities in our existing and new territories. We believe that the demographics
of our existing geographic territories support the opening of additional facilities and have opened seven new retail locations in Sacramento and
Tower Park (near San Francisco, California); Apollo Beach (near Tampa), Miami Beach, and Palm Beach, Florida; Cleveland, Ohio; and
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina since our acquisition of the five original acquired dealers in March 1998. We also plan to reach new customers
by expanding various innovative retail formats developed by the operating subsidiaries, such as mall stores and floating retail facilities. Our
mall store concept is unique to the boating industry and is designed to draw mall traffic, thereby providing exposure to boating for the non-
boating public as well as displaying our new product offerings to boating enthusiasts. Floating retail facilities place the sales facility, with a
customer reception area and sales offices, on or anchored to a dock in a marina and use adjacent boat slips to display our new and used boats in
areas of high boating activity.
Offering Additional Product Lines and Services. We plan to offer throughout our existing and acquired dealerships product lines that
previously have been offered only at certain of our locations. We also may obtain additional product lines through the acquisition of
distribution rights directly from manufacturers and the acquisition of dealerships with distribution rights. For example, we added Baja, Sea
Hunt, and Sea Pro product lines in fiscal 1996; Boston Whaler product lines in fiscal 1997; and Hattaras and Supra product lines in fiscal 1999.
In addition, we plan to increase our used boat sales and boat brokerage services through an increased emphasis on these activities and
cooperative efforts among our dealerships. We also plan to offer enhanced financing and insurance packages and programs designed to better
serve customers and thereby increase sales and improve profitability.
Pursuing Strategic Acquisitions. We capitalize upon the significant consolidation opportunities available in the highly fragmented recreational
boat dealer industry by acquiring independent dealers and improving their performance and profitability through the implementation of our
operating strategies. The primary acquisition focus is on well-established, high-end recreational boat dealers in geographic markets not
currently served by our operating subsidiaries, particularly geographic markets with strong boating demographics, such as areas within the
coastal states and the Great Lakes region. We also may seek to acquire boat dealers that, while located in attractive geographic markets, have
not been able to realize favorable market share or profitability and that can benefit substantially from our systems and operating strategies. We
may expand our range of product lines and our market penetration by acquiring dealers that distribute recreational boat product lines different
from those we currently offer. As a result of the considerable industry experience and relationships of our management team, we believe we are
well positioned to identify and evaluate acquisition candidates and assess their growth prospects, the quality of their management teams, their
local reputation with customers, and the suitability of their locations. We believe we are regarded as an attractive acquiror by boat dealers
because of (1) historical performance and the experience and reputation of our management team within the industry; (2) our decentralized
operating strategy, which generally enables the managers of an acquired dealer to continue their involvement in dealership operations; (3) the
ability of management and employees of an acquired dealer to participate in our growth and expansion through potential stock ownership and
career advancement opportunities; and (4) the ability to offer liquidity to the owners of acquired dealers through the receipt of common stock or
cash. Brunswick has agreed to cooperate in good faith with us and not to unreasonably withhold its consent to the acquisition by us each year
of Sea Ray boat dealers with aggregate total revenue not exceeding 20% of our revenue in our prior fiscal year to the extent such Sea Ray
dealers desire to be acquired by us. See "Business - Brunswick Agreement Relating to Acquisitions."
Promoting Brand Name Recognition and North-South Connection. We are promoting our brand name recognition to take advantage of our
status as the nation's only coast-to-coast marine retailer. This strategy also recognizes that many existing and potential customers who reside in
Northern markets and vacation for substantial periods in Southern markets will prefer to purchase and service their boats from the same well-
known company. As a result, we have launched a signage campaign to emphasize the MarineMax name at each of our locations and are
increasing our national advertising in various print and other media.
Operating with Decentralized Management. We maintain a decentralized approach to the operational management of our dealerships. The
decentralized management approach takes advantage of the extensive experience of local managers, enabling them to implement policies and
make decisions, including the appropriate product mix, based on the needs of the local market. Local management authority also fosters
responsive customer service and promotes long-term community and customer relationships. In addition, the centralization of certain
administrative functions at the corporate level enhances the ability of local managers to focus their efforts on day-to-day dealership operations.
Utilizing Technology Throughout Operations. We believe that our management information system, which currently is being utilized by each
operating subsidiary and was developed over the past eight years through cooperative efforts with a common vendor, enhances our ability to
integrate successfully the operations of our operating subsidiaries and future acquired dealers. The system facilitates the interchange of
information and enhances cross-selling opportunities throughout our company. The system integrates each level of operations on a company-
wide basis, including purchasing, inventory, receivables, financial reporting and budgeting, and sales management. The system also provides
sales representatives with prospect and customer information that aids them in tracking the status of their contacts with prospects, automatically
generates follow-up correspondence to such prospects, facilitates the availability of a particular boat company-wide, locates boats needed to
satisfy a particular customer request, and monitors the maintenance and service needs of customers' boats. Our representatives also utilize the
computer system to assist in arranging customer financing and insurance packages.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
We offer new and used recreational boats and related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and accessories. While we sell a broad
range of new and used boats, we focus on premium brand products. In addition, we arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended
service contracts; provide boat maintenance and repair services; and offer boat brokerage services.
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New Boat Sales
We primarily sell recreational boats, including pleasure boats (such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, and yachts) and fishing boats.
The principal products we offer are manufactured by Brunswick, the leading worldwide manufacturer of recreational boats, including Sea Ray
pleasure boats and Boston Whaler offshore fishing boats. In fiscal 1999, approximately 91% of new boats sold by us were manufactured by
Brunswick. We believe that we accounted for approximately 30% of Sea Ray's U.S. marine product sales, and 9% of all of Brunswick's marine
product sales during that period. Certain of our dealerships also sell luxury yachts, fishing boats, and pontoon boats provided by other
manufacturers. During fiscal 1999, new boat sales accounted for approximately 72% of our revenue.
We offer recreational boats in most market segments, but have a particular focus on premium quality pleasure boats and yachts as reflected by
our fiscal 1999 average new boat sales price of approximately $57,000 compared to our estimated industry average selling price of
approximately $17,000. Given our locations in some of the more affluent, offshore boating areas in the United States and emphasis on high
levels of customer service, we sell a relatively higher percentage of large recreational boats, such as yachts and sport cruisers. We believe that
the product lines we offer are among the highest quality within their respective market segments, with well-established trade-name recognition
and reputations for quality, performance, and styling.
The following table illustrates the range of our new boat product lines.
MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED
NUMBER RETAIL PRICE
PRODUCT LINE AND TRADE NAME OF MODELS OVERALL LENGTH RANGE
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MOTOR YACHTS AND CONVERTIBLES
Hatteras Motor Yachts........................... 10 50' to 100'+ $1,000,000 to $8,000,000+
Hatteras Convertibles........................... 8 50' to 90' 1,000,000 to 6,000,000
PLEASURE BOATS
Sea Ray Yachts.................................. 6 51' to 63' 850,000 to 2,100,000
Sea Ray Sport Yachts............................ 10 37' to 48-1/2' 292,000 to 720,000
Sea Ray Sport Cruisers.......................... 19 26' to 33-1/2' 61,000 to 190,000
Sea Ray Sport Boats............................. 19 18' to 25-1/2' 18,000 to 61,500
FISHING BOATS
Boston Whaler................................... 21 11' to 34' 5,000 to 360,000
Sea Pro......................................... 19 17' to 26-1/2' 10,000 to 65,000
Sea Hunt........................................ 10 17' to 21' 14,000 to 23,000
HIGH-PERFORMANCE BOATS
Baja Marine..................................... 23 18' to 42-1/2' 22,000 to 280,000
SKI BOATS
Supra Boats..................................... 7 20' to 21' 19,000 to 55,000
Motor Yachts and Convertibles. Hatteras Yachts is one of the world's premier yacht builders. The Hatteras fleet is one of the most extensive
serving the luxury megayacht segment of the market, with configurations for cruising and sport fishing. All Hatteras models include state-of-
the-art designs with live-aboard luxury. The motor yacht series, ranging from 52 feet to over 100 feet, offers a flybridge with extensive guest
seating, covered aft deck, which may be fully or partially enclosed, providing the boater with additional living space, an elegant salon, and up
to four staterooms for accommodations. The convertibles are primarily fishing vessels, which are well equipped to meet the needs of even the
most serious tournament-class competitor. Ranging from 50 feet to 90 feet, Hatteras convertibles feature interiors that offer luxurious
salon/galley arrangements, up to four staterooms with private heads, and a cockpit that includes a bait and tackle center, fishbox, and freezer.
Pleasure Boats. Sea Ray pleasure boats target both the luxury and the family recreational boating markets. Sea Ray sport yachts and yachts
serve the luxury segment of the recreational boating market and include top-of-the-line living accommodations with a salon, a fully equipped
galley, and up to three staterooms. The sport yachts and yachts come in a variety of configurations, including aft cabin, bridge cockpit, and
express cruiser models, to suit each customer's particular recreational boating style. Sea Ray sport boat and sport cruiser models are designed
for performance and dependability to meet family recreational needs and include many of the features and accommodations of Sea Ray's sport
yacht and yacht models. All Sea Ray pleasure boats feature custom
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instrumentation that may include an electronics package; Mercury or MerCruiser engines; various hull, deck, and cockpit designs that can
include a swim platform, bow pulpit, and raised bridge; and various amenities, such as swivel bucket helm seats, lounge seats, sun pads, wet
bars, built-in ice chests, insulated in-floor fish boxes, fight chairs, rod holders, and bait prep and refreshment centers.
Fishing Boats. The fishing boats we offer range from entry level models to advanced models designed for fishing and water sports in lakes,
bays, and off-shore waters, with cabins with limited live-aboard capability. The fishing boats typically feature livewells, in-deck fishboxes,
splash-well gates with rodholders, rigging stations, cockpit coaming pads, and fresh and saltwater washdowns.
High-Performance Boats. The high-performance boats that we sell are manufactured by Baja Marine. Powered by MerCruiser sterndrive
engines, Baja high-performance boats are designed to deliver superior handling and durability at high speeds. The larger offshore models have
cabins featuring a V-berth and a fully equipped galley.
Ski Boats. We sell Supra and Malibu ski boats designed to achieve a smooth ride and the flattest wakes possible for increased skier
performance and safety.
Used Boat Sales
We offer used versions of the new makes and models we offer and, to a lesser extent, used boats of other makes and models generally taken as
trade-ins. Approximately 72% of the used boats we sold in fiscal 1999 were Brunswick models.
Our used boat sales depend on our ability to source a supply of high-quality used boats at attractive prices. We acquire substantially all of our
used boats through customer trade-ins. We intend to increase our used boat business as a result of the increased availability of quality used
boats generated from our acquisition of used boats in our expanding sales efforts, the increasing number of used boats that are well-maintained
through our boat maintenance plans, our ability to market used boats throughout our combined dealership network to match used boat demand,
and the experience of our recently acquired Woods & Oviatt and Hansen Marine boat brokerage operations. Additionally, substantially all of
our used boat inventory has been posted on our web site, www.MarineMax.com, which expands the awareness and availability of our products
to a large audience of boating enthusiasts.
In 1998, we introduced at our retail locations the Sea Ray Legacy(TM) two-year warranty plan available for used Sea Ray boats less than six
years old. The Legacy plan applies to each qualifying used Sea Ray boat, which has passed a 48-point inspection and provides protection
against failure of most mechanical parts. We believe that the Sea Ray Legacy warranty plan, which is only available for used Sea Ray boats
purchased from a Sea Ray dealer, will enhance our sales of used Sea Ray boats by motivating purchasers of used Sea Ray boats to purchase
only from a Sea Ray dealer and motivating sellers of Sea Ray boats to sell through a Sea Ray dealer.
Marine Engines and Related Marine Equipment
We offer marine engines and propellers, substantially all of which are manufactured by Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick. We sell
marine engines and propellers primarily to retail customers as replacements for their existing engines or propellers. The engines range in price
from $560 to $33,900, and propellers range in price from $35 to $4,300. In 1998, Mercury Marine introduced various new engine models that
reduce engine emissions to comply with current Environmental Protection Agency requirements, including our OPTIMAX(R) 200-horsepower
outboard engine, featuring a new direct fuel injection technology that also increases fuel efficiency. See "Business - Environmental and Other
Regulatory Issues." An industry leader for almost six decades, Mercury Marine specializes in state-of-the-art marine propulsion systems and
accessories. Most of our operating subsidiaries have been recognized by Mercury Marine as "Platinum Dealers." This designation is generally
awarded to the top 5% of Mercury Marine dealers.
We also sell related marine parts and accessories, including oils, lubricants, steering and control systems, corrosion control products, engine
care and service products (primarily Mercury Marine's Quicksilver line); Kiekhaefer high-performance accessories (such as propellers) and
instruments; and a complete line of boating accessories, including life jackets, inflatables, and wakeboards. We also offer novelty items, such
as shirts, caps, and floormats bearing the manufacturer's or dealer's logo.
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Maintenance and Repair Services
Providing customers with professional, prompt maintenance and repair services is critical to our sales efforts and contributes to our
profitability. We provide maintenance and repair services at most of our retail locations, with extended service hours at certain of our locations.
In addition, in many of our markets, we provide mobile maintenance and repair services at the location of the customer's boat. We believe that
this service commitment is a competitive advantage in the markets in which we compete and is critical to our efforts to provide a trouble-free
boating experience. We also believe that our maintenance and repair services contribute to strong customer relationships and that our emphasis
on preventative maintenance and quality service increases the potential supply of well-maintained boats for our used boat sales.
Our MarineMax Care Program provides for hassle-free boating by covering certain of the manufacturer's scheduled maintenance for up to two
years. Our dealerships generally include the MarineMax Care Program as part of the MarineMax Value-Price of the boat. Our technicians
provide maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis at either our retail locations or dockside, thereby encouraging preventative maintenance.
We perform both warranty and non-warranty repair services, with the cost of warranty work reimbursed by the manufacturer in accordance
with the manufacturer's warranty reimbursement program. For warranty work, Brunswick reimburses a percentage of the dealer's posted service
labor rates, with the percentage varying depending on the dealer's customer satisfaction index rating and attendance at service training courses.
We derive the majority of our warranty revenue from Brunswick products, as Brunswick products comprise the majority of products sold.
Certain other manufacturers reimburse warranty work at a fixed amount per repair. Because boat manufacturers permit warranty work to be
performed only at authorized dealerships, we receive substantially all of the warranted maintenance and repair work required for the new boats
we sell. Our extended warranty contracts also result in an ongoing demand for our maintenance and repair services for the duration of the term
of the extended warranty contract.
Our maintenance and repair services are performed by manufacturer-trained and certified service technicians. In charging for our mechanics'
labor, many of our dealerships use a variable rate structure designed to reflect the difficulty and sophistication of different types of repairs. The
percentage markups on parts are similarly based on market conditions for different parts.
F&I Products
At each of our retail locations, we offer our customers the ability to finance new or used boat purchases and to purchase extended service
contracts and insurance coverage, including credit-life, accident/ disability coverage, and boat property and casualty coverage (collectively,
"F&I products"). During fiscal 1999, F&I products accounted for approximately 2.3% of our revenue. We believe that our customers' ability to
obtain competitive financing quickly and easily at our dealerships complements our ability to sell new and used boats. We also believe our
ability to provide customer-tailored financing on a "same- day" basis gives us an advantage over many of our competitors, particularly smaller
competitors that lack the resources to arrange boat financing at their dealerships or that do not generate sufficient volume to attract the diversity
of financing sources that are available to us.
We have relationships with various national marine product lenders under which the lenders purchase retail installment contracts evidencing
retail sales of boats and other marine products that are originated by us in accordance with existing pre-sale agreements between us and the
lenders. These arrangements permit us to receive a portion of the finance charges expected to be earned on the retail installment contract based
on a variety of factors, including the credit standing of the buyer, the annual percentage rate of the contract charged to the buyer, and the
lender's then current minimum required annual percentage rate charged to the buyer on the contract. This participation is subject to repayment
by us if the buyer prepays the contract or defaults within a designated time period, usually 90 to 180 days. To the extent required by applicable
state law, our dealerships are licensed to originate and sell retail installment contracts financing the sale of boats and other marine products.
We also are able to offer our customers the opportunity to purchase credit life insurance, credit accident and disability insurance, as well as
property and casualty insurance coverage. Credit life insurance policies provide for repayment of the boat financing contract if the purchaser
dies while the contract is outstanding. Accident and disability insurance policies provide for payment of the monthly contract obligation during
any period in which the
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buyer is disabled. Property and casualty insurance covers loss or damage to the boat. Some buyers choose to include their insurance premiums
in their financing contract. We do not act as an insurance broker or agent or issue insurance policies on behalf of insurers. We, however,
provide marketing activities and other related services to insurance companies and brokers for which we receive marketing fees. One of our
strategies is to generate increased marketing fees by offering more competitive insurance products.
We also offer extended service contracts under which, for a predetermined price, we provide all designated services pursuant to the service
contract guidelines during the contract term at no additional charge above a deductible. While we sell all new boats with the boat
manufacturer's standard hull warranty of generally five years and standard engine warranty of generally one year, extended service contracts
provide additional coverage beyond the time frame or scope of the manufacturer's warranty. Purchasers of used boats generally are able to
purchase an extended service contract, even if the selected boat is no longer covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Generally, we receive a
fee, often up to 50% of the premium, for arranging an extended service contract. We manage the service obligations that we sell and provide
the parts and service (or pay the cost of others that may provide such parts and services) for claims made under the contracts. Most required
services under the contracts are provided by us.
Boat Brokerage Services
Through employees or subsidiaries that are licensed boat brokers, we offer boat brokerage services at most of our retail locations. For a
commission of typically between 10% and 14%, we offer for sale brokered boats, listing them on the "BUC" system, and advising our other
retail locations of their availability through our integrated computer system and posting them on our web site, www.MarineMax.com. The BUC
system, which is similar to a real estate multiple listing service, is a national boat listing service of approximately 900 brokers maintained by
BUC International. Often sales are co-brokered, with the commission split between the buying and selling brokers. We believe that our access
to potential used boat customers and methods of listing and advertising customers' brokered boats is more extensive than is typical among boat
brokers. In addition to generating revenue from brokerage commissions, our boat brokerage services also enable us to offer a broad array of
used boats without increasing related inventory costs.
Our brokerage customers receive the same high level of customer service as our new and used boat customers. Our waterfront retail locations
enable in-water demonstrations of an on-site brokered boat. Our maintenance and service, including mobile service, also is available to our
brokerage customers. The purchaser of a Sea Ray boat brokered through us also can take advantage of MarineMax Getaways! weekend and day
trips and other rendezvous gatherings and in-water events, as well as boat operation and safety seminars. We believe that the array of services
we offer are unique in the boat brokerage business.
RETAIL LOCATIONS
We sell our recreational boats and other marine products and offer our related boat services through 51 retail locations in Arizona, California,
Delaware Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Each retail
location generally includes an indoor showroom (including some of the industry's largest indoor boat showrooms) and an outside area for
displaying boat inventories, a business office to assist customers in arranging financing and insurance, and repair and maintenance facilities.
Many of our retail locations are waterfront properties on some of the nation's most popular boating locations, including the Delta Basin in
northern California; the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, Naples Bay (next to the Gulf of Mexico), Tampa Bay, and the
Caloosahatchee River in Florida; Lake Lanier in Georgia; Leech Lake and the St. Croix River in Minnesota; Barnegat Bay, Little Egg Harbor,
and the Manasquan River in New Jersey; Lake Erie in Ohio; and Clear Lake, Lake Canroe, and Lake Lewisville in Texas. Our waterfront retail
locations, most of which include marina-type facilities and docks at which we display our boats, are easily accessible to the boating populace,
serve as in-water showrooms, and enable the sales force to give the customer immediate in-water demonstrations of various boat models. Most
of our other locations are in close proximity to water.
We plan to reach new customers by expanding in new locations through various innovative retail formats, such as mall stores and floating retail
facilities. Located in a shopping mall and utilizing a wooden dock set in a seaside scene to "anchor" seven to 10 new boat models offered by us,
our mall store concept is unique to the boating
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industry and is designed to draw mall traffic, thereby providing exposure to boating to the non-boating public as well as displaying our new
product offerings to boating enthusiasts. Floating retail facilities place the sales facility, with a customer reception area and sales offices, on or
anchored to a dock in a marina and use adjacent boat slips to display new and used boats in areas of high boating activity. We currently have
two mall stores and three floating retail facilities. See "Properties."
OPERATIONS
Dealership Operations and Management
We have adopted a decentralized approach to the operational management of our dealerships. While certain administrative functions are
centralized at the corporate level, local management is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the retail locations. Each retail
location is managed by a store manager, who oversees the day-to-day operations, personnel, and financial performance of the individual store,
subject to the direction of a district manager, who generally has responsibility for the retail locations within a specified geographic region.
Typically, each retail location also has a staff consisting of a sales manager, an F&I manager, a parts and service manager, sales
representatives, maintenance and repair technicians, and various support personnel.
We attempt to attract and retain quality employees at our retail locations by providing them with ongoing training to enhance sales
professionalism and product knowledge, career advancement opportunities within a larger company, and favorable benefit packages. We
established a formal training program in Clearwater, Florida, called MarineMax University, or "MMU," to provide training for employees in all
aspects of our operations. Extensive training sessions are held periodically throughout the year covering a variety of topics. Highly trained,
professional sales representatives are an important factor to our successful sales efforts. These sales representatives are trained at MMU to
recognize the importance of fostering an enjoyable sales process, to educate customers on the operation and use of the boats, and to assist
customers in making technical and design decisions in boat purchases. The overall focus of MMU is to teach our core retailing values, which
focus on customer service.
Sales representatives receive compensation primarily on a commission basis. Store managers are salaried employees with incentive bonuses
based on the performance of the dealership they manage. Maintenance and repair service managers receive compensation primarily on a salary
basis with commission incentives. Our management information system provides each store manager and sales representative with daily sales
information, enabling them to monitor their performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. We have a uniform, fully integrated
management information system serving each of our dealerships. See "Business - Operations - Management Information System."
Sales and Marketing
Our sales philosophy focuses on selling the pleasures of the boating lifestyle. We believe that the critical elements of our sales philosophy
include our appealing retail locations, hassle-free MarineMax Value-Price approach, highly trained sales representatives, high level of customer
service, emphasis on educating the customer and the customer's family on boat usage, and providing our customers with opportunities for
boating. We strive to provide superior customer service and support before, during, and after the sale.
Our retail locations offer each customer the opportunity to evaluate a large variety of new and used boats in a comfortable and convenient
setting. Our full-service retail locations facilitate a turn-key purchasing process that includes attractive lender financing packages, extended
service agreements, and insurance. Many of our retail locations are located on waterfronts and marinas, which attract boating enthusiasts and
enable customers to operate various boats prior to making a purchase decision.
We sell our boats at posted value prices that generally represent a discount from the manufacturer's suggested retail price, typically including
two years of free maintenance. The MarineMax Value-Price sales approach focuses on customer service by eliminating customer anxiety
associated with price negotiation and the ongoing hassles of maintaining the boat.
As a part of our sales and marketing efforts, we also participate in boat shows and in-the-water sales events at area boating locations, typically
held in January and February, in each of our markets and in certain locations in
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close proximity to our markets. These shows and events are normally held at convention centers or marinas, with area dealers renting space.
Boat shows and other offsite promotions are an important venue for generating sales orders for our new boats. The boat shows also generate a
significant amount of interest in our products resulting in boat sales after the show.
We emphasize customer education through one-on-one education by our sales representatives and, at some locations, our delivery captains,
before and after a sale, and through in-house seminars for the entire family on boat safety, the use and operation of boats, and product
demonstrations. Typically, one of our delivery captains or the sales representative delivers the customer's boat to an area boating location and
thoroughly instructs the customer about the operation of the boat, including hands-on instructions for docking and trailering the boat. To
enhance our customer relationships after the sale, we lead and sponsor MarineMax Getaways! group boating trips to various destinations,
rendezvous gatherings, and on-the-water organized events that promote the pleasures of the boating lifestyle. Each company-sponsored event,
planned and led by a company employee, also provides a favorable medium for acclimating new customers to boating and enables us to
actively promote new product offerings to boating enthusiasts.
As a result of our relative size, we believe we have a competitive advantage within the industry by being able to conduct an organized and
systematic advertising and marketing effort. Part of our marketing effort includes an integrated prospect management system that tracks the
status of each sales representative's contacts with a prospect, automatically generates follow-up correspondence, facilitates company-wide
availability of a particular boat or other marine product desired by a customer, and tracks the maintenance and service needs for the customer's
boat.
Suppliers and Inventory Management
We purchase substantially all of our new boat inventory directly from manufacturers, which allocate new boats to dealerships based on the
amount of boats sold by the dealership. We also exchange new boats with other dealers to accommodate customer demand and to balance
inventory.
We purchase new boats and other marine products primarily from Sea Ray (Brunswick), Hatteras (Genmar), SeaPro, Sea Hunt, Malibu Boats,
and Supra Boats. We are the largest volume purchaser of Brunswick's Sea Ray boats, which we believe represented approximately 30% of all
new Sea Ray boat sales during our 1999 fiscal year. Approximately 91% of our net purchases in fiscal 1999 were from Brunswick; no other
manufacturer accounted for a significant portion of our net purchases in fiscal 1999. Brunswick has entered into a 10-year dealer agreement
with each of our principal operating subsidiaries covering Sea Ray products. See "Business Dealer Agreements With Brunswick."
We typically deal with each of our manufacturers, other than the Sea Ray division of Brunswick, under an annually renewable, non-exclusive
dealer agreement. Manufacturers generally establish prices on an annual basis, but may change prices in their sole discretion. Manufacturers
typically discount the cost of inventory and offer inventory financing assistance during the manufacturers' slow seasons, generally October
through March. To obtain lower cost of inventory, we strive to capitalize on these manufacturer incentives to take product delivery during the
manufacturers' slow seasons. This permits us to gain pricing advantages and better product availability during the selling season.
The dealer agreements with the Sea Ray division of Brunswick do not restrict our right to sell any Sea Ray product lines or competing
products. See "Business - Dealer Agreements With Brunswick." Arrangements with certain other manufacturers may restrict our right to offer
some product lines in certain markets. We do not believe that these restrictions will have a material impact on our business, financial condition,
or results of operations. See "Special Considerations - Boat Manufacturers' Control Over Dealers."
We transfer individual boats among our retail locations to fill customer orders that otherwise might take three to four weeks to receive from the
manufacturer. This reduces delays in delivery, helps us maximize inventory turnover, and assists in minimizing potential overstock or out-of-
stock situations. We actively monitor our inventory levels to maintain the appropriate inventory levels to meet current market demands. We are
not bound by contractual agreements governing the amount of inventory that we must purchase in any year from any manufacturer. We
participate in numerous end-of-summer manufacturer boat shows, which manufacturers sponsor
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to sell off their remaining inventory at reduced costs before the introduction of new model year products, typically beginning in July.
Inventory Financing
Marine manufacturers customarily provide interest assistance programs to retailers. The interest assistance varies by manufacturer and may
include periods of free financing or reduced interest rate programs. The interest assistance may be paid directly to the retailer or the financial
institution depending on the arrangements the manufacturer has established. We believe that our financing arrangements with manufacturers
are standard within the industry. As of September 30, 1999, we owed an aggregate of approximately $98.2 million under our revolving lines of
credit. As of December 27, 1999, the lines of credit provided us with a maximum borrowing capacity of $235 million. Advances on the lines
accrue interest at a weighted average rate of 7.33% as of September 30, 1999. The lines of credit mature in April 2001 through December 2002.
The availability of loan advances from time to time is based upon the value of new and used inventory, parts, and accounts receivable of our
direct and indirect subsidiaries. Advances may be used for acquisition of inventory, working capital, and other purposes satisfactory to the
lenders.
Management Information System
We believe that our management information system, which currently is being utilized by each of our operating subsidiaries and was developed
by certain of the acquired dealers over the past eight years through cooperative efforts with a common vendor, enhances our ability to integrate
successfully the operations of our operating subsidiaries and future acquisitions, facilitates the interchange of information, and enhances cross-
selling opportunities throughout the company. The system integrates each level of operations on a company-wide basis, including purchasing,
inventory, receivables, financial reporting and budgeting, and sales management. The system enables us to monitor each dealership's operations
in order to identify quickly areas requiring additional focus and to manage inventory. The system also provides sales representatives with
prospect and customer information that aids them in tracking the status of their contacts with prospects, automatically generates follow-up
correspondence to such prospects, facilitates the availability of a particular boat company-wide, locates boats needed to satisfy a particular
customer request, and monitors the maintenance and service needs of customers' boats. Company representatives also utilize the system to
assist in arranging financing and insurance packages. We have implemented changes to our management information system that we believe
address the Year 2000 issue.
BRUNSWICK AGREEMENT RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS
On April 28, 1998, we and Brunswick entered into an agreement providing for Brunswick to cooperate in good faith and not to unreasonably
withhold its consent to the acquisitions each year by us of Sea Ray boat dealers with aggregate total revenue not exceeding 20% of our revenue
in our prior fiscal year. Any acquisitions in excess of the 20% benchmark will be at Brunswick's discretion. In the event that our sales of Sea
Ray boats exceed 49% of the sales of Sea Ray boats by all Sea Ray boat dealers, including us, in any fiscal year of Brunswick, the agreement
provides that we and Brunswick will negotiate in good faith the standards for acquisitions of Sea Ray boat dealers by us during Brunswick's
next succeeding fiscal year but that Brunswick may grant or withhold its consent to any such acquisition in its sole discretion for as long as our
Sea Ray boat sales exceed the 49% benchmark.
DEALER AGREEMENTS WITH BRUNSWICK
Brunswick, through its Sea Ray division, and we, through our principal operating subsidiaries, are parties to Sales and Service Agreements (the
"Dealer Agreements") relating to Sea Ray products. Each Dealer Agreement appoints one of our operating subsidiaries as a non-exclusive
dealer for the retail sale, display, and servicing of designated Sea Ray products and repair parts currently or in the future sold by Sea Ray. Each
Dealer Agreement designates a non-exclusive area of primary responsibility for the dealer, which is a geographical area in proximity to the
dealer's retail locations based on such areas that are customarily designated by Sea Ray and applicable to its domestic dealers. Each Dealer
Agreement also specifies retail locations, which the dealer may not close, change, or add to without the prior written consent of Sea Ray,
provided that Sea Ray may not unreasonably withhold its consent. Upon at least one year's prior notice and the failure by the dealer to cure, Sea
Ray may remove the dealer's right to operate any particular retail location if the dealer fails to meet its material obligations, performance
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standards, or terms, conditions, representations, warranties, and covenants applicable to that location. Each Dealer Agreement also restricts the
dealer from selling, advertising, soliciting for sale, or offering for resale any Sea Ray products outside its area of primary responsibility without
the prior written consent of Sea Ray as long as similar restrictions also apply to all domestic Sea Ray dealers selling comparable Sea Ray
products. Each Dealer Agreement provides for the lowest product prices charged by the Sea Ray division of Brunswick from time to time to
other domestic Sea Ray dealers, subject to the dealer meeting all the requirements and conditions of Sea Ray's applicable programs and the
right of Brunswick in good faith to charge lesser prices to other dealers to meet existing competitive circumstances, for unusual and non-
ordinary business circumstances, or for limited duration promotional programs.
Each Dealer Agreement requires the dealer to (1) promote, display, advertise, and sell Sea Ray boats at each of its retail locations in accordance
with the agreement and applicable laws; (2) purchase and maintain sufficient inventory of current Sea Ray boats to meet the reasonable demand
of customers at each of its locations and to meet the minimum inventory requirements applicable to all Sea Ray dealers; (3) maintain at each
retail location, or at another acceptable location, a service department to service Sea Ray boats promptly and professionally and to maintain
parts and supplies to service Sea Ray boats properly on a timely basis; (4) perform all necessary installation and inspection services prior to
delivery to purchasers and perform post-sale services of all Sea Ray products sold by the dealer or brought to the dealer for service; (5) furnish
purchasers with Sea Ray's limited warranty on new products and with information and training as to the sale and proper operation and
maintenance of Sea Ray boats; (6) assist Sea Ray in performing any product defect and recall campaigns; (7) maintain complete product sales
and service records; (8) achieve annual sales performance in accordance with fair and reasonable sales levels established by Sea Ray, after
consultation with the dealer, based on factors such as population, sales potential, local economic conditions, competition, past sales history,
number of retail locations, and other special circumstances that may affect the sale of products or the dealer, in each case consistent with
standards established for all domestic Sea Ray dealers selling comparable products; (9) provide designated financial information; (10) conduct
its business in a manner that preserves and enhances the reputation of Sea Ray and the dealer for providing quality products and services; (11)
maintain the financial ability to purchase and maintain on hand required inventory levels; (12) indemnify Sea Ray against any claims or losses
resulting from the dealer's failure to meet its obligations to Sea Ray; (13) maintain customer service ratings sufficient to maintain Sea Ray's
image in the marketplace; and (14) achieve within designated time periods and thereafter maintain master dealer status (which is Sea Ray's
highest performance status) for the locations designated by Sea Ray and the dealer.
Each Dealer Agreement has an initial term of 10 years. Each Dealer Agreement, however, may be terminated (a) by Sea Ray if the dealer fails
or refuses to place a minimum stocking order of the next model year's products in accordance with requirements applicable to all Sea Ray
dealers generally or fails to meet its financial obligations as they become due to Sea Ray or to the dealer's lenders; (b) by Sea Ray or the dealer
where good cause exists (including the material breach, default, or noncompliance with any material term, provision, warranty, or obligation
under the agreement) and has not been cured within 60 days of prior written notice of the claimed deficiency or at the end of the 60-day period
without the opportunity to cure where the cause constitutes bad faith; (c) by Sea Ray or the dealer in the event of the insolvency, bankruptcy, or
receivership of the other; (d) by Sea Ray in the event of the assignment of the agreement by the dealer without the prior written consent of Sea
Ray; (e) by Sea Ray upon at least 10 days' prior written notice in the event of the failure to pay any sums due and owing to Sea Ray that are not
disputed in good faith; (f) by Sea Ray if a majority of our Board of Directors does not consist of the senior executives and Other Designated
Members (as defined in the Stockholders' Agreement); or (g) upon the mutual consent of the dealer and Sea Ray.
EMPLOYEES
As of September 30, 1999, we had 930 employees, 905 of whom were in store-level operations and 25 of whom were in corporate
administration and management. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements and are not aware of any efforts to unionize our
employees. We consider our relations with our employees to be excellent.
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TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
We have trade name and trademark applications pending with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for various names, including
"MarineMax," "MarineMax Getaways," "MarineMax Care," "Value-Price," "Delivering the Dream," and "MarineMax and Design." There can
be no assurance that any of these applications will be granted.
SEASONALITY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal. Over the three-year period ended September 30, 1999, the
average net sales for the quarters ended December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30 represented 16%, 22%, 34%, and 28%,
respectively, of our average annual net sales. With the exception of Florida, our geographic territories generally realize significantly lower sales
in the quarterly period ending December 31, with boat sales generally improving in January with the onset of the public boat and recreation
shows, and continue through July.
Our business is also subject to weather patterns, which may adversely affect the our results of operations. 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 certain locations. Hurricanes and other storms could result in disruptions of our operations or damage to our boat inventories
and facilities. Although our geographic diversity is likely to reduce the overall impact to us of adverse weather conditions in any one market
area, these conditions will continue to represent potential, material adverse risks to us and our future financial performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES
Our operations are subject to extensive regulation, supervision, and licensing under various federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and
regulations. While we believe that we maintain all requisite licenses and permits and are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain all requisite licenses and permits. The failure to satisfy those and
other regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The adoption
of additional laws, rules, and regulations could also have a material adverse effect on our business. Various federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA"), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the
"EPA"), and similar federal and local agencies, have jurisdiction over the operation of our dealerships, repair facilities, and other operations
with respect to matters such as consumer protection, workers' safety, and laws regarding protection of the environment, including air, water,
and soil.
The EPA recently promulgated air emissions regulations for outboard marine engines that impose stricter emissions standards for two-cycle,
gasoline outboard marine engines. Emissions from such engines must be reduced by approximately 75% over a nine-year period beginning
with the 1998 model year. Costs of comparable new engines, if materially more expensive than previous engines, or the inability of our
manufacturers to comply with EPA requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of
operations.
Certain of our facilities own and operate underground storage tanks, or "USTs," for the storage of various petroleum products. The USTs are
generally subject to federal, state, and, or local laws and regulations that require testing and upgrading of USTs and remediation of
contaminated soils and groundwater resulting from leaking USTs. In addition, if leakage from company-owned or operated USTs migrates onto
the property of others, we may be subject to civil liability to third parties for remediation costs or other damages. Based on historical
experience, we believe that our liabilities associated with UST testing, upgrades, and remediation are unlikely to have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition or operating results.
As with boat dealerships generally, and parts and service operations in particular, our business involves the use, handling, storage, and
contracting for recycling or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, including environmentally sensitive materials, such as motor
oil, waste motor oil and filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, freon, waste paint and lacquer thinner, batteries, solvents, lubricants, degreasing
agents, gasoline, and diesel fuels.
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Accordingly, we are subject to regulation by federal, state, and local authorities establishing requirements for the use, management, handling,
and disposal of these materials and health and environmental quality standards, and liability related thereto, and providing penalties for
violations of those standards. We are also subject to laws, ordinances, and regulations governing investigation and remediation of
contamination at facilities we operate to which we send hazardous or toxic substances or wastes for treatment, recycling, or disposal.
We do not believe we have any material environmental liabilities or that compliance with environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations will,
individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. However, soil and
groundwater contamination has been known to exist at certain properties owned or leased by us. We have also been required and may in the
future be required to remove aboveground and underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances or wastes. As to certain of our
properties, specific releases of petroleum have been or are in the process of being remedied in accordance with state and federal guidelines. We
are monitoring the soil and groundwater as required by applicable state and federal guidelines. In addition, the shareholders of the acquired
dealers have indemnified us for specific environmental issues identified on environmental site assessments performed by us as part of the
acquisitions. We maintain insurance for pollutant cleanup and removal. The coverage pays for the expenses to extract pollutants from land or
water at the insured property, if the discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, release or escape of the pollutants is caused by or results from a
covered cause of loss. We may also have additional storage tank liability insurance and "Superfund" coverage where applicable. In addition,
certain of our retail locations are located on waterways that are subject to federal or state laws regulating navigable waters (including oil
pollution prevention), fish and wildlife, and other matters.
Two of the properties we own were historically used as a gasoline service stations. Remedial action with respect to prior historical site
activities on these properties has been completed in accordance with federal and state law. Also, one of our properties is within the boundaries
of a Superfund site, although our property has not been and is not expected to be identified as a contributor to the contamination in the area.
We, however, do not believe that these environmental issues will result in any material liabilities to us.
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 limiting future sales,
which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
The products we sell or service may expose us 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 our business. Our manufacturers generally maintain
product liability insurance, and we maintain third-party product liability insurance, which we believe to be adequate. However, there can be no
assurance that we will not experience legal claims in excess of our insurance coverage or that claims will be covered by insurance.
Furthermore, any significant claims against us could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and result in
negative publicity.
COMPETITION
We operate in a highly competitive environment. In addition to facing competition generally from recreation businesses seeking to attract
consumers' leisure time and discretionary spending dollars, the recreational boat industry itself is highly fragmented, resulting in intense
competition for customers, quality products, boat show space, and suitable retail locations. We rely to a certain extent on boat shows to
generate sales. Our inability to participate in boat shows in our existing or targeted markets could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We compete primarily with single-location boat dealers and, with respect to sales of marine equipment, parts, and accessories, with national
specialty marine stores, catalog retailers, sporting goods stores, and mass merchants. Dealer competition continues to increase based on the
quality of available products, the price and value of the
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products, and attention to customer service. There is significant competition both within markets we currently serve and in new markets that we
may enter. We compete in each of our markets with retailers of brands of boats and engines we do not sell in that market. In addition, several of
our competitors, especially those selling boating accessories, are large national or regional chains that have substantial financial, marketing, and
other resources. However, we believe that our integrated corporate infrastructure and marketing and sales capabilities, our cost structure, and
our nationwide presence enable us to compete effectively against these companies. Private sales of used boats is an additional significant
source of competition.
The following table sets forth information concerning each of our executive officers:
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
William H. McGill Jr............. 55 Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Director
Michael H. McLamb................ 34 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
Richard R. Bassett............... 46 Executive Vice President and Director
Paul Graham Stovall.............. 61 Senior Vice President and Director
David L. Cochran................. 53 Senior Vice President
David H. Pretasky................ 50 Senior Vice President - Operations
William H. McGill Jr. has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of MarineMax since January 23, 1998 and as the Chairman of
the Board and as a director of our company since March 6, 1998. Mr. McGill was the principal owner and president of Gulfwind USA, Inc.,
one of the operating subsidiaries, from 1973 until its merger with us.
Michael H. McLamb has served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of MarineMax since January 23, 1998 and as
Secretary of our company since April 5, 1998. Mr. McLamb, a certified public accountant, was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP from
December 1987 to December 1997, serving most recently as a senior manager.
Richard R. Bassett has served as Executive Vice President of our company since October 1, 1998 and a director of our company since March 6,
1998. Mr. Bassett served as Senior Vice President of our company from March 6, 1998 until October 1, 1998. Mr. Bassett was the owner and
president of Bassett Boat Company of Florida, one of the operating subsidiaries, from 1979 until its merger with us.
Paul Graham Stovall has served as a Senior Vice President and director of our company since May 1, 1998. Mr. Stovall was a principal owner
and president of Stovall Marine, Inc., one of the operating subsidiaries, from 1960 until its merger with us.
David L. Cochran has served as a Senior Vice President of our company since October 1, 1998. Mr. Cochran was a principal owner and
president of Cochran's Marine, Inc. and C&N Marine, Inc. (together "Cochran's"), one of the operating subsidiaries, from 1977 until its merger
with us.
David H. Pretasky has served as Senior Vice President - Operations of our company since October 1, 1998. Mr. Pretasky was a principal owner
and president of SeaRay of Wilmington, Inc. (f/k/a Skipper Buds of North Carolina, Inc.), one of the operating subsidiaries, from 1996 until its
merger with us. Prior to 1996, Mr. Pretasky was a member of management and principal in a large multi-state marine retailer.
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WE MUST INTEGRATE THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEALERS WE RECENTLY ACQUIRED.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
MarineMax was founded in January 1998. On March 1, 1998, MarineMax acquired five independent recreational boat dealers that operated
under their principal owners for an average of more than 21 years. MarineMax itself, however, conducted no operations and generated no sales
or revenue until its acquisition of the five dealers on March 1, 1998. Since March 1, 1998, we have acquired nine additional recreational boat
dealers and two boat brokerage operations. The acquired dealers operated independently prior to their acquisition by us. The consolidated
financial results of MarineMax cover periods when MarineMax and the acquired dealers were not under common management or control and
are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been achieved if MarineMax and the acquired dealers had been operated on an
integrated basis or the results that may be realized on a consolidated basis in the future.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to integrate the operations of the acquired dealers and other dealers we acquire in the future,
including centralizing certain functions to achieve cost savings and pursuing programs and processes that promote cooperation and the sharing
of opportunities and resources among our dealerships. Our senior executives operated independently in the recreational boat industry prior to
our formation and have been assembled only recently as a management team. Management may not be able to oversee the combined entity
efficiently or to implement effectively our growth and operating strategies. To the extent that we successfully implement our acquisition
strategy, our resulting growth will place significant additional demands on our management and infrastructure. Our failure to implement
successfully our strategies or operate effectively the combined entity could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
and results of operations. These effects could include lower revenue, higher cost of sales, increased selling, general, and administrative
expenses, and reduced margins on a consolidated basis.
WE RELY ON BRUNSWICK AND OTHER KEY MANUFACTURERS.
Our success depends to a significant extent on the continued popularity and reputation for quality of the boating products of our manufacturers,
particularly Brunswick's Sea Ray boat lines. Approximately 91% of our new boat revenue in fiscal 1999 resulted from sales of products
manufactured by Brunswick, including 88% from Brunswick's Sea Ray division. The remainder of our fiscal 1999 revenue from new boat sales
resulted from sales of products from a limited number of other manufacturers, none of which accounted for a significant portion of our revenue.
Any adverse change in the financial condition, production efficiency, product development, and management and marketing capabilities of our
manufacturers, particularly Brunswick's Sea Ray division given our reliance on Sea Ray, would have a substantial impact on our business.
To ensure adequate inventory levels to support our expansion, it may be necessary for Brunswick and other manufacturers to increase
production levels or allocate a greater percentage of their production to us. The interruption or discontinuance of the operations of Brunswick
or other manufacturers could cause us to experience shortfalls, disruptions, or delays with respect to needed inventory. Although we believe
that adequate alternate sources would be available that could replace any manufacturer other than Brunswick as a product source, there can be
no assurance that such alternate sources will be available at the time of any such interruption or that alternative products will be available at
comparable quality and prices.
Through our principal operating subsidiaries, we maintain dealer agreements with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products. The dealer agreement
with each operating subsidiary has a 10-year term and provides for the lowest product prices charged by the Sea Ray division of Brunswick
from time to time to other domestic Sea Ray dealers. These terms are subject to
- the dealer meeting all the requirements and conditions of Sea Ray's applicable programs, and
- the right of Brunswick in good faith to charge lesser prices to other dealers
--to meet existing competitive circumstances,
--for unusual and non-ordinary business circumstances, or
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--for limited duration promotional programs.
The agreements do not give us the exclusive right to sell Sea Ray product lines within any particular territory or restrict us from selling
competing products.
As is typical in the industry, we deal with our manufacturers, other than the Sea Ray division of Brunswick, under renewable dealer
agreements. These agreements do not contain any contractual provisions concerning product pricing or required purchasing levels. Pricing is
generally established on a model year basis, but is subject to change at the manufacturer's sole discretion. Any change or termination of these
arrangements for any reason, including changes in competitive, regulatory, or marketing practices, could adversely affect our business,
financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, the timing, structure, and amount of manufacturer sales incentives and rebates could
impact the timing and profitability of our sales.
GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, DISCRETIONARY CONSUMER SPENDING, AND CHANGES IN TAX LAWS AFFECT
OUR BUSINESS.
Our operations depend upon a number of factors relating to or affecting consumer spending for luxury goods, such as recreational boats.
Unfavorable local, regional, or national economic developments or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects could reduce consumer
spending in the markets we serve and adversely affect our business. Consumer spending on luxury goods also may decline as a result of lower
consumer confidence levels, even if prevailing economic conditions are favorable. In an economic downturn, consumer discretionary spending
levels generally decline, at times resulting in disproportionately large reductions in the sale of luxury goods. Similarly, rising interest rates
could have a negative impact on the ability or willingness of consumers to finance boat purchases, which could also adversely affect our ability
to sell our products. Local influences, such as corporate downsizing and military base closings, also could adversely affect our operations in
certain markets. We may be unable to maintain our profitability during any period of adverse economic conditions or low consumer
confidence. Changes in federal and state tax laws, such as an imposition of luxury taxes on new boat purchases, also could influence
consumers' decisions to purchase products we offer and could have a negative effect on our sales. For example, during 1991 and 1992 the
federal government imposed a luxury tax on new recreational boats with sales prices in excess of $100,000, which coincided with a sharp
decline in boating industry sales from a high of more than $17.9 billion in the late 1980s to a low of $10.3 billion in 1992.
THE BOATING INDUSTRY HAS BEEN STAGNANT DURING RECENT YEARS.
The recreational boating industry is cyclical and has experienced stagnant overall revenue growth over the last 10-year period. General
economic conditions, consumer spending patterns, federal tax policies, and the cost and availability of fuel can impact overall boat purchases.
We believe that the lack of increase in overall boat purchases has resulted from increased competition from other recreational activities,
perceived hassles of boat ownership, and relatively poor customer service and education throughout the retail boat industry. Although our
strategy addresses many of these industry factors and we have achieved significant growth during the period of stagnant industry growth, the
cyclical nature of the recreational boating industry or the lack of industry growth could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or
results of operations in the future.
OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISKS.
Our growth strategy of acquiring additional recreational boat dealers involves significant risks. This strategy entails reviewing and potentially
reorganizing acquired business operations, corporate infrastructure and systems, and financial controls. Unforeseen expenses, difficulties, and
delays frequently encountered in connection with rapid expansion through acquisitions could inhibit our growth and negatively impact our
profitability. We may be unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates or to complete the acquisitions of candidates that we identify.
Increased competition for acquisition candidates may increase purchase prices for acquisitions to levels beyond our financial capability or to
levels that would not result in the returns required by our acquisition criteria. In addition, we may encounter difficulties in integrating the
operations of acquired dealers with our own operations or managing acquired dealers profitably without substantial costs, delays, or other
operational or financial problems.
We may issue common or preferred stock or incur substantial indebtedness in making future acquisitions. The size, timing, and integration of
any future acquisitions may cause substantial fluctuations in operating results from quarter to quarter. Consequently, operating results for any
quarter may
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not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for any subsequent quarter or for a full fiscal year. These fluctuations could adversely
affect the market price of our common stock.
Our ability to continue to grow through the acquisition of additional dealers will depend upon various factors, including the following:
- the availability of suitable acquisition candidates at attractive purchase prices,
- the ability to compete effectively for available acquisition opportunities,
- the availability of funds or common stock with a sufficient market price to complete the acquisitions,
- the ability to obtain any requisite manufacturer or governmental approvals, and
- the absence of one or more manufacturers attempting to impose unsatisfactory restrictions on us in connection with their approval of
acquisitions.
As a part of our acquisition strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their potential
acquisition by us. In connection with these discussions, we and each potential acquisition candidate exchange confidential operational and
financial information, conduct due diligence inquiries, and consider the structure, terms, and conditions of the potential acquisition. In certain
cases, the prospective acquisition candidate agrees not to discuss a potential acquisition with any other party for a specific period of time,
grants us an option to purchase the prospective dealer for a designated price during a specific time, and agrees to take other actions designed to
enhance the possibility of the acquisition, such as preparing audited financial information and converting its accounting system to the system
specified by us. Potential acquisition discussions frequently take place over a long period of time and involve difficult business integration and
other issues, including in some cases, management succession and related matters. As a result of these and other factors, a number of potential
acquisitions that from time to time appear likely to occur do not result in binding legal agreements and are not consummated.
WE MAY NEED MANUFACTURERS' CONSENT TO DEALER ACQUISITIONS AND MARKET EXPANSIONS.
We may be required to obtain the consent of Brunswick and various other manufacturers prior to the acquisition of other dealers. In
determining whether to approve acquisitions, manufacturers may consider many factors, including our financial condition and ownership
structure. Manufacturers also may impose conditions on granting their approvals for acquisitions, including a limitation on the number of their
dealers that we may acquire. Our ability to meet manufacturers' requirements for approving future acquisitions will have a direct bearing on our
ability to complete acquisitions and effect our growth strategy. There can be no assurance that a manufacturer will not terminate its dealer
agreement, refuse to renew its dealer agreement, refuse to approve future acquisitions, or take other action that could have a material adverse
effect on our acquisition program.
On April 28, 1998, we and Brunswick entered into an agreement providing for Brunswick to cooperate in good faith and not to unreasonably
withhold its consent to the acquisitions each year by us of Sea Ray boat dealers with aggregate total revenue not exceeding 20% of our revenue
in our prior fiscal year. Any acquisitions in excess of the 20% benchmark will be at Brunswick's discretion. In the event that our sales of Sea
Ray boats exceed 49% of the sales of Sea Ray boats by all Sea Ray boat dealers, including us, in any fiscal year of Brunswick, the agreement
provides that we and Brunswick will negotiate in good faith the standards for acquisitions of Sea Ray boat dealers by us during Brunswick's
next succeeding fiscal year, but that Brunswick may grant or withhold its consent to any such acquisition in its sole discretion for as long as our
Sea Ray boat sales exceed the 49% benchmark.
Our growth strategy also entails expanding our product lines and geographic scope by obtaining additional distribution rights from our existing
and new manufacturers. We may not be able to secure additional distribution rights or obtain suitable alternative sources of supply if we are
unable to obtain such distribution rights. The inability to expand our product lines and geographic scope by obtaining additional distribution
rights could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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BOAT MANUFACTURERS EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL CONTROL OVER OUR BUSINESS.
We depend on our dealer agreements. Through dealer agreements, boat manufacturers, including Brunswick, exercise significant control over
their dealers, restrict them to specified locations, and retain approval rights over changes in management and ownership. The continuation of
our dealer agreements with most manufacturers, including Brunswick, depends upon, among other things, our achieving stated goals for
customer satisfaction ratings and market share penetration in the market served by the applicable dealership. Failure to meet the customer
satisfaction, market share goals, and other conditions set forth in any dealer agreement could have various consequences, including the
following:
- the termination of the dealer agreement,
- the imposition of additional conditions in subsequent dealer agreements,
- limitations on boat inventory allocations,
- reductions in reimbursement rates for warranty work performed by the dealer, or
- denial of approval of future acquisitions.
Our dealer agreements with manufacturers, including Brunswick, generally do not give us the exclusive right to sell those manufacturers'
products within a given geographical area. Accordingly, a manufacturer, including Brunswick, could authorize another dealer to start a new
dealership in proximity to one or more of our locations, or an existing dealer could move a dealership to a location that would be directly
competitive with us. These events could have a material adverse effect on us and our operations.
WE MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL NEEDS.
Our growth strategy may require us to secure significant additional capital. Our future capital requirements will depend upon the size, timing,
and structure of future acquisitions and our working capital and general corporate needs. If we finance future acquisitions in whole or in part
through the issuance of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock, existing stockholders will experience a
dilution in the voting power of their common stock and earnings per share could be negatively impacted. The extent to which we will be able or
willing to use our common stock for acquisitions will depend on the market value of our common stock from time to time and the willingness
of potential sellers to accept our common stock as full or partial consideration. Our inability to use our common stock as consideration, to
generate cash from operations, or to obtain additional funding through debt or equity financings in order to pursue our acquisition program
could materially limit our growth.
Any borrowings made to finance future acquisitions or for operations could make us more vulnerable to a downturn in our operating results, a
downturn in economic conditions, or increases in interest rates on borrowings that are subject to interest rate fluctuations. If our cash flow from
operations is insufficient to meet our debt service requirements, we could be required to sell additional equity securities, refinance our
obligations, or dispose of assets in order to meet our debt service requirements. In addition, our credit arrangements generally will contain
financial and operational covenants and other restrictions with which we must comply, including limitations on capital expenditures and the
incurrence of additional indebtedness. Adequate financing may not be available if and when we need it or may not be available on terms
acceptable to us. The failure to obtain sufficient financing on favorable terms and conditions could have a material adverse effect on our growth
prospects and our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
As of December 27, 1999, our credit facilities provide for borrowings of up to approximately $235 million. We believe these credit facilities
will be sufficient for our currently anticipated needs and reflect competitive terms and conditions. We have pledged certain of our assets,
principally boat inventories, to secure our credit facilities. While we believe we will continue to obtain adequate financing from lenders, such
financing may not be available to us.
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OUR INTERNAL GROWTH AND OPERATING STRATEGIES INVOLVE RISK.
In addition to pursuing growth by acquiring boat dealers, we intend to continue to pursue a strategy of growth through opening new retail
locations and offering new products in its existing and new territories. Accomplishing these goals for expansion will depend upon a number of
factors, including the following:
- our ability to identify new markets in which we can obtain distribution rights to sell our existing or additional product lines;
- our ability to lease or construct suitable facilities at a reasonable cost in existing or new markets;
- our ability to hire, train, and retain qualified personnel;
- the timely integration of new retail locations into existing operations;
- our ability to achieve adequate market penetration at favorable operating margins without the acquisition of an existing dealer; and
- our financial resources.
Our dealer agreements with Brunswick require Brunswick's consent to open, close, or change retail locations that sell Sea Ray products, and
other dealer agreements generally contain similar provisions. We may not be able to open and operate new retail locations or introduce new
product lines on a timely or profitable basis. Moreover, the costs associated with opening new retail locations or introducing new product lines
may adversely affect our profitability.
As a result of these growth strategies, we expect that management will expend significant time and effort in opening and acquiring new retail
locations and introducing new products. Our systems, procedures, controls, or financial resources may not be adequate to support our
expanding operations. The inability to manage our growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
and results of operations.
Our planned growth also will impose significant added responsibilities on members of senior management and require us to identify, recruit,
and integrate additional senior level managers. We may not be able to identify, hire, or train suitable additions to management.
SEASONALITY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IMPACT OUR OPERATIONS.
Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets.
During the three-year period ended September 30, 1999, the average net sales for the quarterly periods ended December 31, March 31, June 30,
and September 30 represented 16%, 22%, 34%, and 28%, respectively, of our average annual net sales. With the exception of Florida, we
generally realize significantly lower sales in the quarterly period ending December 31 with boat sales generally improving in January with the
onset of the public boat and recreation shows. Our business could become substantially more seasonal as we acquire dealers that operate in
colder regions of the United States.
Weather conditions may adversely impact our operating results. For example, drought conditions, reduced rainfall levels, and excessive rain
may force boating areas to close 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 shorter selling seasons in certain locations. Hurricanes and
other storms could result in the disruption of our operations or damage to our boat inventories and facilities. Many of our dealerships sell boats
to customers for use on reservoirs, thereby subjecting our business to the continued viability of these reservoirs for boating use. Although our
geographic diversity and our future geographic expansion will reduce the overall impact on us of adverse weather conditions in any one market
area, weather conditions will continue to represent potential material adverse risks to us and our future operating performance. As a result of
the foregoing and other factors, our operating results in some future quarters could be below the expectations of stock market analysts and
investors.
WE FACE INTENSE COMPETITION.
We operate in a highly competitive environment. In addition to facing competition generally from non-boating recreation businesses seeking to
attract discretionary spending dollars, the recreational boat industry itself is
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highly fragmented, resulting in intense competition for customers, product distribution rights, boat show space, and suitable retail locations,
particularly on or near waterways. Competition increases during periods of stagnant industry growth, such as currently exists.
We compete primarily with single-location boat dealers and, with respect to sales of marine parts, accessories, and equipment, with national
specialty marine parts and accessories stores, catalog retailers, sporting goods stores, and mass merchants. Competition among boat dealers is
based on the quality of available products, the features, price, and value of the products, and attention to customer service. There is significant
competition both within markets we currently serve and in new markets that we may enter. We compete in each of our markets with retailers of
brands of boats and engines we do not sell in that market. In addition, several of our competitors, especially those selling marine equipment and
accessories, are large national or regional chains that have substantial financial, marketing, and other resources. Private sales of used boats
represent an additional source of competition.
WE DEPEND ON INCOME FROM FINANCING, INSURANCE, AND EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACTS.
A portion of our income results from referral fees derived from the placement of various F&I products, consisting of customer financing,
insurance products, and extended service contracts, the most significant component of which is the participation and other fees resulting from
our sale of customer financing contracts. During fiscal 1999, F&I products accounted for approximately 2.3% of our revenue.
The availability of financing for our boat purchasers and the level of participation and other fees we receive in connection with such financing
depend on the particular agreement between us and the lender. Lenders may impose terms in their boat financing arrangements with us that
may be unfavorable to us or our customers, resulting in reduced demand for our customer financing programs and lower participation and other
fees.
The reduction of profit margins on sales of F&I products or the lack of demand for or the unavailability of these products could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
WE DEPEND ON KEY PERSONNEL.
Our success depends, in large part, upon the continuing efforts and abilities of our executive officers. Although we have an employment
agreement with each of our executive officers, we cannot assure that these individuals will remain with us throughout the term of the
agreements, or thereafter. As a result of our decentralized operating strategy, we also rely on the management teams of our operating
subsidiaries. In addition, we likely will depend on the senior management of any significant dealers we acquire in the future. The loss of the
services of one or more of these key employees before we are able to attract and retain qualified replacement personnel could adversely affect
our business.
WE FACE PRODUCT AND SERVICE LIABILITY RISKS.
The products we sell or service may expose us to potential liability for personal injury or property damage claims relating to the use of those
products. Manufacturers of the products we sell generally maintain product liability insurance. We also maintain third-party product liability
insurance that we believe to be adequate. We may experience claims that are not covered by or that are in excess of our insurance coverage.
The institution of any significant claims against us could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations as well as
our business reputation with potential customers.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES MAY IMPACT OUR OPERATIONS.
Our operations are subject to extensive regulation, supervision, and licensing under various federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and
regulations. The failure to satisfy those and other regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
Various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, and similar federal and local agencies, have jurisdiction over the operation of our dealerships,
repair facilities, and other operations, with respect to matters such as consumer protection, workers' safety, and laws regarding protection of the
environment,
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including air, water, and soil. The EPA recently promulgated emissions regulations for outboard marine engines that impose stricter emissions
standards for two-cycle, gasoline outboard marine engines. Emissions from such engines must be reduced by approximately 75% over a nine-
year period beginning with the 1998 model year. Costs of comparable new engines, if materially more expensive than previous engines, or the
inability of our manufacturers to comply with EPA requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and
results of operations.
Certain of our facilities own and operate underground storage tanks, or USTs, for the storage of various petroleum products. USTs are
generally subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations that require testing and upgrading of USTs and remediation of contaminated
soils and groundwater resulting from leaking USTs. In addition, we may be subject to civil liability to third parties for remediation costs or
other damages if leakage from our owned or operated USTs migrates onto the property of others.
Our business involves the use, handling, storage, and contracting for recycling or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, including
environmentally sensitive materials, such as motor oil, waste motor oil and filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, freon, waste paint and lacquer
thinner, batteries, solvents, lubricants, degreasing agents, gasoline, and diesel fuels. Accordingly, we are subject to regulation by federal, state,
and local authorities establishing investigation and health and environmental quality standards, and liability related thereto, and providing
penalties for violations of those standards.
We also are subject to laws, ordinances, and regulations governing investigation and remediation of contamination at facilities we operate or to
which we send hazardous or toxic substances or wastes for treatment, recycling, or disposal. In particular, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA or Superfund, imposes joint, strict, and several liability on (i) owners or operators of
facilities at, from, or to which a release of hazardous substances has occurred; (ii) parties who generated hazardous substances that were
released at such facilities; and (iii) parties who transported or arranged for the transportation of hazardous substances to such facilities. A
majority of states have adopted Superfund statutes comparable to and, in some cases, more stringent than CERCLA. If we were to be found to
be a responsible party under CERCLA or a similar state statute, we could be held liable for all investigative and remedial costs associated with
addressing such contamination. In addition, claims alleging personal injury or property damage may be brought against us as a result of alleged
exposure to hazardous substances resulting from our operations. In addition, certain of our retail locations are located on waterways that are
subject to federal or state laws regulating navigable waters (including oil pollution prevention), fish and wildlife, and other matters.
Soil and groundwater contamination has been known to exist at certain properties owned or leased by us. We have also been required and may
in the future be required to remove aboveground and underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances or wastes. As to certain of our
properties, specific releases of petroleum have been or are in the process of being remediated in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
We are monitoring the soil and groundwater as required by applicable state and federal guidelines. We also may have additional storage tank
liability insurance and "Superfund" coverage where applicable. Environmental laws and regulations are complex and subject to frequent
change. Compliance with amended, new or more stringent laws or regulations, stricter interpretations of existing laws, or the future discovery
of environmental conditions may require additional expenditures by us, and such expenditures may be material.
Two of the properties we own were historically used as gasoline service stations. Remedial action with respect to prior historical site activities
on these properties has been completed in accordance with federal and state law. Also, one of our properties is within the boundaries of a
Superfund site, although our property has not been identified as a contributor to the contamination in the area.
Additionally, certain states have required or are considering requiring a license in order to operate a recreational boat. These regulations could
discourage potential buyers, thereby limiting future sales and adversely affecting our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
FUEL PRICES AND SUPPLY MAY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS.
All of the recreational boats we sell are powered by diesel or gasoline engines. Consequently, an interruption in the supply, or a significant
increase in the price or tax on the sale, of fuel on a regional or national
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basis could have a material adverse effect on our sales and operating results. At various times in the past, diesel or gasoline fuel has been
difficult to obtain. The supply of fuels may be interrupted, rationing may be imposed, or the price of or tax on fuels may significantly increase
in the future.
WE MUST AMORTIZE INTANGIBLE ASSETS.
We are required to amortize the goodwill from acquisitions accounted for as purchases over a period of time, with the amount amortized in a
particular period constituting an expense that reduces our net income for that period. Goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the
difference between the aggregate purchase price for the net assets acquired and the amount of such purchase price allocated to such net assets
for purposes of our balance sheet. A reduction in net income resulting from the amortization of goodwill may have an adverse impact upon the
market price of our common stock. As of September 30, 1999, our acquisitions that have been accounted for as purchases have resulted in
goodwill of approximately $34.2 million, which we are amortizing over a period of 40 years.
CONFLICTS EXIST RELATING TO TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES.
We have various arrangements that may involve conflicts of interest. We lease two retail locations from an irrevocable trust of which relatives
of Louis R. DelHomme Jr., a principal stockholder of our company, are the beneficiaries; a retail location from David H. Pretasky, an executive
officer of our company; and four retail locations from partnerships in which Paul Graham Stovall, a director and executive officer of our
company, is an owner. These arrangements were negotiated in conjunction with the acquisition of their respective companies. The interests of
directors or officers of our company or holders of more than 5% of our common stock, in their individual capacities or capacities with related
third-party entities, may conflict with the interests of these persons in their capacities with our company.
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN OTHER STOCKHOLDERS OWN A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR STOCK.
Our directors and executive officers and persons associated with them own beneficially a total of approximately 39% of the issued and
outstanding shares of our common stock, exclusive of options to acquire 357,767 additional shares of our common stock. As a result of this
ownership, these persons will have the power effectively to control our company, including the election of directors, the determination of
matters requiring stockholder approval, and other matters pertaining to corporate governance. This concentration of ownership also may have
the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company.
We, Brunswick, and various of our senior executive officers are parties to a stockholders' agreement, and we and Brunswick are parties to a
governance agreement, each dated April 28, 1998. Subject to certain limitations, the stockholders' agreement provides various rights of first
refusal on the sale of shares of common stock by the parties to the agreement, particularly in the event that Brunswick does not own its targeted
investment percentage of 19% of our common stock at the time of the proposed sale or in the event the proposed sale is to a competitor of
Brunswick. The governance agreement provides for various terms and conditions concerning Brunswick's participation in the corporate
governance of our company. Among other provisions and subject to certain conditions, the governance agreement requires Brunswick and our
senior executives to vote their common stock for nominees of the board of directors in the election of directors and to vote their common stock
in favor of all proposals and recommendations approved by our board of directors and submitted to a vote of our stockholders.
As a result, the stockholders' agreement and the governance agreement will have the effect of increasing the control of our directors, executive
officers, and persons associated with them and may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company.
OUR STOCK PRICE MAY BE VOLATILE.
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations as a result of many factors. Factors that could affect the trading
price include the following:
- variations in operating results,
- the level and success of our acquisition program and new store openings,
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- variations in same-store sales,
- the success of dealership integration,
- relationships with manufacturers,
- changes in earnings estimates published by analysts,
- general economic, political, and market conditions,
- seasonality and weather conditions,
- governmental policies and regulations,
- the performance of the recreational boat industry in general, and
- factors relating to suppliers and competitors.
In addition, the relatively few shares held by the public, market demand for small- and mid-capitalization stocks, and price and volume
fluctuations in the stock market unrelated to our performance could result in significant fluctuations in market price of our common stock. The
performance of our common stock could adversely affect our ability to raise equity in the public markets and adversely affect our acquisition
program.
STOCKHOLDERS MAY INCUR IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION.
The issuance of additional common stock in the future, including shares that we may issue pursuant to option grants and future acquisitions,
may result in dilution in the net tangible book value per share of our common stock. Our board of directors has the legal power and authority to
determine the terms of an offering of shares of our capital stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for these shares, to the extent of
our shares of authorized and unissued capital stock.
A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF SHARES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE.
As of September 30, 1999, there were outstanding 15,136,966 shares of our common stock. Of these shares, 2,957,799 were freely tradable
without restriction or further registration under the securities laws, unless held by an "affiliate" of our company, as that term is defined in Rule
144 under the securities laws. Shares held by affiliates of our company are subject to the resale limitations of Rule 144 described below. All of
the 12,179,167 remaining outstanding shares of common stock were issued in connection with the acquisition of the acquired dealers and will
be available for resale beginning one year after the respective dates of the acquisitions, subject to compliance with the provisions of Rule 144
under the securities laws.
As of September 30, 1999, we had issued options to purchase approximately 1,583,000 shares of common stock under our 1998 incentive stock
plan and 30,650 of the 500,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under our 1998 employee stock purchase plan. We have filed a
registration statement under the securities laws to register the common stock to be issued under these plans. As a result, shares issued under
these plans will be freely tradable without restriction unless acquired by affiliates of our company, who will be subject to the volume and other
limitations of Rule 144.
We may issue additional shares of common stock or preferred stock under the securities laws as part of any acquisition we may complete in the
future. Pursuant to Rule 145 under the securities laws, these shares generally will be freely tradable after their issuance by persons not affiliated
with us or the acquired companies.
WE RELY ON OUR OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES.
We are a holding company, the principal assets of which are the shares of the capital stock of our subsidiaries, including the operating
subsidiaries. As a holding company without independent means of generating operating revenue, we depend on dividends and other payments
from our subsidiaries to fund our obligations and meet our cash needs. Financial covenants under future loan agreements of our subsidiaries
may limit our subsidiaries' ability to make sufficient dividend or other payments to permit us to fund our obligations or meet our cash needs, in
whole or in part.
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WE DO NOT PAY CASH DIVIDENDS.
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Moreover,
financial covenants under certain of our credit facilities restrict our ability to pay dividends.
CHANGE IN CONTROL PROVISIONS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT EXISTING STOCKHOLDERS.
Certain provisions of our restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law may make a change in the control of our company
more difficult to complete, even if a change in control were in the stockholders' interest or might result in a premium over the market price for
the shares held by the stockholders. Our restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws divide the board of directors into three classes of
directors elected for staggered three-year terms. The restated certificate of incorporation also provides that the board of directors may authorize
the issuance of one or more series of preferred stock from time to time and may determine the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions
and fix the number of shares of any such series of preferred stock, without any vote or action by our stockholders. The board of directors may
authorize the issuance of preferred stock with voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the
holders of common stock. The restated certificate of incorporation also allows our board of directors to fix the number of directors and to fill
vacancies on the board of directors.
We also are subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prohibits us from engaging
in a "business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person
became an "interested stockholder," unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. The senior executives of the five
original acquired dealers and Stovall Marine were exempted from the application of Section 203.
Certain of our dealer agreements could also make it difficult for a third party to attempt to acquire a significant ownership position in our
company. In addition, the stockholders' agreement and governance agreement will have the effect of increasing the control of our directors,
executive officers, and persons associated with them and may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company.
WE FACE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE.
We believe that our management information system complies with the Year 2000 requirements, and we currently do not anticipate that we will
experience any material disruption to our operations as a result of the failure of our management information system to be Year 2000
compliant. Computer systems operated by third parties, however, including customers, vendors, credit card transaction processors, and
financial institutions, with which our management information system interface may not continue to properly interface with our system and
may not otherwise be compliant with Year 2000 requirements. Any failure of our management information system or the systems of third
parties to timely achieve Year 2000 compliance could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements and information contained in this Report under the headings "Business," "Special Considerations," and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" concerning our future, proposed, and anticipated activities; certain
trends with respect to our revenue, operating results, capital resources, and liquidity or with respect to the markets in which we compete or the
boating industry in general; and other statements contained in this Report regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements, as such term is defined in the Securities Act. Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, include risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, actual results may
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differ, perhaps materially, from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially include those discussed elsewhere under "Special Considerations."
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We lease our corporate offices in Clearwater, Florida and additional administrative, and warehouse facilities in Texas. We also lease 34 of our
retail locations under leases that generally contain multi-year renewal options and often grant us a first right of refusal to purchase the property
at fair value. In all such cases, we pay a fixed rent at market rates. In substantially all of the leased locations, we are responsible for taxes,
utilities, insurance, and routine repairs and maintenance. We own the property associated with our 17 other retail locations.
The following table reflects the status, approximate size, and facilities of our various retail locations as of the date of this Report.
OWNED OR SQUARE FACILITIES OPERATED
LOCATION LEASED FOOTAGE(1) AT PROPERTY SINCE WATERFRONT
-------- ------ ---------- ----------- ----- ----------
ARIZONA
Tempe.................. Company owned 34,000 Retail and service 1992 --
CALIFORNIA
Oakland................ Third-party 17,700 Retail and service; 20 wet 1985 Alameda Estuary
lease slips (San Francisco Bay)
Redding................ Company owned 11,700 Retail and service 1978 --
Santa Rosa............. Third-party 8,100 Retail and service 1990 --
lease
Sacramento............. Company owned 24,800 Retail and service 1995 --
Sacramento (River Bend)
(floating facility).. Third-party 500 Retail and service; 20 wet 1998 Sacramento River
lease slips
Tower Park (near San
Francisco)........... Third-party 400 Retail only 1999 Sacramento River
lease
DELAWARE
Bear Third-party Retail and service; 15 wet
lease 5,000 slips 1995 Chesapeake Bay
FLORIDA
Apollo Beach........... Third-party 500 Retail and service; 3 wet 1999 Tampa Bay
lease slips
Brandon (mall store)... Third-party 1,000 Retail only 1998 --
lease
Clearwater............. Company owned 42,000 Retail and service; 16 wet 1973 Tampa Bay
slips
Cocoa.................. Company owned 15,000 Retail and service 1968 --
Ft. Lauderdale......... Third-party 2,400 Retail and service; 15 wet 1977 Intracoastal
lease slips Waterway
Fort Myers............. Third-party 8,000 Retail and service; 18 wet 1983 Caloosahatchee
lease slips River
Jacksonville........... Third-party 1,000 Retail only; 7 wet slips 1995 St. Johns River
lease
Miami.................. Company owned 7,200 Retail and service; 15 wet 1980 Intracoastal
slips Waterway
Miami Beach............ Third-party 400 Retail only; 8 wet slips 1999 Intracoastal
lease Waterway
Naples................. Company owned 19,600 Retail and service; 13 wet 1997 Naples Bay
slips
Palm Beach............. Company owned 22,800 Retail and service; 8 wet 1998 Intracoastal
slips Waterway
Pompano Beach.......... Company owned 23,000 Retail and service; 16 wet 1990 Intracoastal
slips Waterway
St. Petersburg (mall Third-party 1,000 Retail only 1999 --
store)................. lease
Stuart(2).............. Company owned 6,700 Retail and service; 60 wet 1994 Intracoastal
slips Waterway
Tampa.................. Company owned 13,100 Retail and service 1995 --
GEORGIA Affiliate
Forest Park (Atlanta).. lease 47,300 Retail and service 1973 --
Kennesaw (Atlanta)..... Affiliate 12,000 Retail and service 1996 --
lease
Lake Lanier............ Affiliate 3,000 Retail and service; 50 wet 1981 Lake Lanier
lease slips
MINNESOTA
Bay Port............... Third-party 450 Retail only; 10 wet slips 1996 St. Croix River
lease
Rogers................. Company owned 70,000 Retail, service, and 1991 --
storage
Walker................. Company owned 76,400 Retail, service, and 1989 --
storage
Walker................. Company owned 6,800 Retail and service; 93 wet 1977 Leech Lake
slips
Woodbury............... Third-party 13,392 Retail and service 1997 --
lease
NEVADA
Las Vegas.............. Company owned 21,600 Retail and service 1990 --
NEW JERSEY Retail and service; 225
Brick Company owned 20,000 wet slips 1977 Manasquan River
Brant Beach Third-party 3,800 Retail and service; 36 wet 1965 Barnegat Bay
lease slips
Ship Bottom Third-party 19,300 Retail and service 1972 --
lease
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Somers Point Third-party 31,000 Retail and service; 33 wet 1987 Little Egg Harbor
lease slips Bay
NORTH CAROLINA
Wrightsville Beach..... Affiliate 34,523 Retail, service, and 1996 Intracoastal
lease storage Waterway
OHIO
Cleveland (Flats)...... Third-party 19,000 Retail and service 1999 Lake Erie
lease
Port Clinton........... Affiliate 63,700 Retail, service, and 1974 Lake Erie
lease storage; 155
wet slips
Port Clinton........... Affiliate 93,250 Retail, service, and 1997 Lake Erie
lease storage
Toledo................. Affiliate 12,240 Retail and service 1989 --
lease
PENNSYLVANIA Affiliate
Warrington lease 12,240 Retail and service 1996 --
SOUTH CAROLINA
Myrtle Beach........... Third-party 500 Retail only 1999 Coquina Harbor
lease
TEXAS
Arlington.............. Third-party 21,000 Retail and service 1999 --
lease
Houston................ Affiliate 10,000 Retail only(3) 1987 --
lease
Houston................ Affiliate 10,000 Retail only(3) 1981 --
lease
Houston................ Third-party 10,000 Service only 1999 --
lease
League City (floating
facility)(4)......... Third-party 800 Retail and service; 30 wet 1988 Clear Lake
lease slips
Lewisville (Dallas).... Third-party 10,000 Retail and service 1992 Lake Lewisville
lease
Lewisville (Dallas)
(floating facility).. Third-party 500 Retail only; 20 wet 1994 Lake Lewisville
lease slips(5)
Montgomery (floating
facility)............ Third-party 600 Retail only; 10 wet slips 1995 Lake Conroe
lease
(1) Square footage does not include outside sales space or dock or marina facilities.
(2) The Stuart retail property consists of two parcels, each of which is owned by a separate, wholly owned subsidiary of our company.
(3) Service performed at Houston service center leased by us.
(4) We own the floating facility; however, the related dock and marina space is leased by us from an unaffiliated third party.
(5) Shares service facility located at the other Lewisville retail location.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in various legal proceedings arising out of our operations in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that such
proceedings, even if determined adversely, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
PART II
Our common stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HZO since our initial public offering on June 3, 1998
at $12.50 per share. The following table sets forth high and low sale prices of the common stock for each calendar quarter indicated as reported
on the New York Stock Exchange.
HIGH LOW
1998
SECOND QUARTER (FROM JUNE 3, 1998)................................ $14.19 $12.38
THIRD QUARTER..................................................... $12.38 $ 7.56
FOURTH QUARTER.................................................... $ 9.06 $ 7.31
HIGH LOW
1999
FIRST QUARTER..................................................... $12.75 $ 8.00
SECOND QUARTER.................................................... $12.13 $10.63
THIRD QUARTER..................................................... $12.00 $ 9.38
FOURTH QUARTER (THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 1999)........................ $ 9.81 $ 8.50
On December 21, 1999, the closing sale price of our common stock was $9.75 per share. On December 21, 1999, there were approximately 89
record holders and approximately 2,600 beneficial owners of our common stock.
Pursuant to private placements under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, and in connection with the following acquisitions, we issued during
fiscal 1999 shares of our common stock to the following persons in the following amounts:
PRICE PER
DATE SHARES SHARE(1) ACQUISITIONS ISSUED TO
---- ------ -------- ------------ ---------
March 9, 1999 478,514 $10.01 Merit Marine, Inc. Merit Marine, Inc.
April 5, 1999 121,090 $11.36 Suburban Boatworks, Inc. Suburban Boatworks, Inc.
(1) Approximate market value at acquisition date used for determining purchase price allocation.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table contains certain financial and operating data and is qualified by the more detailed Consolidated Financial Statements and
notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report. The Balance Sheet Data as of December 31, 1996, September 30, 1997, 1998 and 1999 and the
Statements of Operations Data for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1996, the nine months ended September 30, 1997, and the years
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 were derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto that have been audited by
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent certified public accountants. The Balance Sheet Data as of December 31, 1995 and the Statements of
Operations Data for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 have been derived from the unaudited financial statements of the Company,
which in the opinion of management, have been prepared on the same basis as the audited financial statements and include all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the selected financial data shown.
The financial data shown below should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Report.
FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR
NINE MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 1996 1996 1997 1998 1999
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenue ............................ $168,111 $197,609 $156,611 $200,414 $ 291,182 $ 450,058
Cost of sales ...................... 128,823 149,948 117,514 150,479 220,364 338,403
-------- -------- -------- -------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit ....................... 39,288 47,661 39,097 49,935 70,818 111,655
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses .......... 31,071 38,650 25,378 30,388 52,479 79,484
Non-recurring settlement(1) ........ -- -- -- -- 15,000 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- ----------- -----------
Income from operations ............. 8,217 9,011 13,719 19,547 3,339 32,171
Interest expense, net .............. 1,414 1,823 1,453 1,806 2,212 2,040
-------- -------- -------- -------- ----------- -----------
Income before tax provision
(benefit) ........................ 6,803 7,188 12,266 17,741 1,127 30,131
Tax provision (benefit) ............ (20) 42 661 596 1,705 11,978
-------- -------- -------- -------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) .................. $ 6,823 $ 7,146 $ 11,605 $ 17,146 $ (577) $ 18,153
======== ======== ======== ======== =========== ===========
Net income (loss) per share: Diluted
(2) ............................................................................................ $ (0.05) $ 1.21
=========== ===========
Weighted average number of shares:
Diluted (2) .................................................................................... 11,027,949 14,964,727
=========== ===========
OTHER DATA:
Number of stores(3) ................ 22 23 23 24 41 51
Sales per store(4) ................. $ 6,572 $ 7,124 $ 7,027 $ 8,722 $ 11,269 $ 12,938
Same-store sales growth(5) ......... 14% 14% 8% 28% 18% 18%
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------- ---------------------------------------
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital................................. $7,408 $8,560 $23,556 $29,080 $28,352
Total assets.................................... 59,992 82,312 89,591 150,458 237,334
Long-term debt (including current portion)...... 1,161 1,438 7,414 3,692 7,520
Total stockholders' equity...................... 11,319 12,885 23,298 66,335 90,233
(1) Consists of Brunswick settlement obligation. See "Special Considerations -- Necessity for Manufacturers' Consent to Dealer Acquisitions
and Market Expansion."
(2) We have elected to present historical per share data for the fiscal years ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 only, as the per share data for
the other periods is not meaningful to due to changes in the historical equity structure and compensation paid to stockholder employees. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
(3) Includes only those stores open at period end.
(4) Includes only those stores open for the entire preceding 12- or nine-month period, respectively.
(5) New and acquired stores are included in the comparable base at the end of the store's thirteenth month of operations.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION, AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We are the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States with fiscal 1999 revenue exceeding $450 million. Through 51 retail locations in
13 states, we sell new and used recreational boats and related marine products, including engines, boats, trailers, parts, and accessories. We also
arrange related boat financing, insurance and extended warranty contracts; provide boat repair and maintenance services; and offer boat
brokerage services.
MarineMax was incorporated in January 1998. MarineMax has consummated a series of business combinations since its formation. On March
1, 1998, MarineMax acquired, in separate merger transactions, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Bassett Boat Company of
Florida, Gulfwind South, Inc., Gulfwind U.S.A., Inc., 11502 Dumas, Inc. and subsidiaries d/b/a Louis DelHomme Marine, Harrison's Boat
Center, Inc., and Harrison's Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc. (collectively, the "Original Merged Companies") in exchange for 7,799,844 shares
of common stock. On July 7, 1998, we acquired, in separate merger transactions, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Cochran's
Marine, Inc. and C & N Marine Corporation (together "Cochran's Marine") in a merger transaction in exchange for 603,386 shares of its
common stock. On July 30, 1998, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Sea Ray of Wilmington, Inc. (f.k.a. Skipper
Bud's of North Carolina) in a merger transaction in exchange for 412,390 shares of common stock.
These business combinations involving these companies (collectively the "Pooled Companies") have been accounted for under the pooling-of-
interests method of accounting. Accordingly, the financial statements have been restated to reflect the operations as if the companies had
operated as one entity since inception.
In addition to the Pooled Companies, we have acquired eight additional boat retailers, two boat brokerage operations, and companies owning
real estate used in the operations of certain of our subsidiaries (collectively, the "Purchased Companies"). In connection with these acquisitions,
We issued an aggregate of 2,764,578 shares of common stock and paid an aggregate of approximately $17.4 million in cash, resulting in the
recognition of an aggregate of $34.2 million in goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the
net assets acquired. The Purchased Companies have been reflected in our financial statements subsequent to their respective acquisition dates.
Each of the Purchased Companies is continuing its operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of our company.
Each of the Pooled Companies and Purchased Companies historically operated with a calendar year-end, but adopted the September 30 year-
end of MarineMax on or before the completion of its acquisition. The September 30 year-end more closely conforms to the natural business
cycle of our company. The following discussion compares the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 to the fiscal year ended September 30,
1998, the nine months ended September 30, 1997 to the nine months ended September 30, 1996, and calendar 1996 to calendar 1995 and
should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this
Report.
We derive our revenue from (1) selling new and used recreational boats and related marine products; (2) arranging financing, insurance, and
extended warranty products; (3) providing boat repair and maintenance services; and (4) offering boat brokerage services. Revenue from boat
or related marine product sales, boat repair and maintenance services, and boat brokerage services is recognized at the time the product is
delivered to the customer or the service is completed. Revenue earned by us for arranging financing, insurance, and extended warranty products
is recognized at the later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution, or when the related boat sale
is recognized.
Cost of sales generally includes the cost of the recreational boat or other marine product, plus any additional parts or consumables used in
providing maintenance, repair, and rigging services.
The Pooled Companies operated historically as independent, privately owned entities, and their results of operations reflect varying tax
structures, including both S and C corporations, which have influenced the historical level of employee-stockholder compensation. The selling,
general, and administrative expenses of the Pooled Companies include compensation to employee-stockholders totaling $4.8 million for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1998, $4.7 million and $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
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respectively, and $9.8 million and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. As a result of the varying
practices regarding compensation to employee-stockholders among the Pooled Companies, the comparison of operating margins from period to
period is not meaningful. Certain employee-stockholders have entered into employment agreements , reflecting reduced compensation when
compared to historical levels.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:
CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1995 1996 1996 1997
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenue ............. $168,111 100.0% $197,609 100.0% $156,611 100.0% $200,414 100.0%
Cost of sales ....... 128,823 76.6% 149,948 75.9% 117,514 75.0% 150,479 75.1%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit ........ 39,288 23.4% 47,661 24.1% 39,097 25.0% 49,935 24.9%
Selling, general, and
administrative
expenses ........ 31,071 18.2% 38,650 19.6% 25,378 16.2% 30,388 15.2%
Non-recurring
settlement ....... -- 0.0% -- 0.0% -- 0.0% -- 0.0%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income from
operations ....... 8,217 4.9% 9,011 4.6% 13,719 8.8% 19,547 9.8%
Interest expense, net 1,414 0.8% 1,823 0.9% 1,453 0.9% 1,806 0.9%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before tax
provision ........ $ 6,803 4.0% $ 7,188 3.6% $ 12,266 7.8% $ 17,741 8.9%
======== ======== ======== ========
FISCAL YEAR ENDED FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
Revenue ............. $291,182 100.0% $450,058 100.0%
Cost of sales ....... 220,364 75.7% 338,403 75.2%
-------- --------
Gross profit ........ 70,818 24.3% 111,655 24.8%
Selling, general, and
administrative
expenses ........ 52,479 18.0% 79,484 17.7%
Non-recurring
settlement ....... 15,000 5.2% -- 0.0%
-------- --------
Income from
operations ....... 3,339 1.1% 32,171 7.2%
Interest expense, net 2,212 0.8% 2,040 0.5%
-------- --------
Income before tax
provision ........ $ 1,127 0.4% $ 30,131 6.7%
======== ========
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1999 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1998
Revenue. Revenue increased $158.9 million, or 54.6%, to $450.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 from $291.2 million for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Of this increase, $45.1 million was attributable to 18% growth in comparable stores sales in 1999
and $113.8 million was attributable to stores not eligible for inclusion in the comparable store base. The increase in comparable store sales in
fiscal 1999 resulted primarily from the continued training of employees through MarineMax University ("MMU"). MMU teaches our core
retailing values, which focus on customer service. We believe increased awareness and focus has resulted in an increased closing rate on sales
and a more effective utilization of the prospective customer tracking feature of the integrated computer system. In addition, we have
experienced an increase in larger boat sales, such as sport yacht and yachts, including Hatteras.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased $40.8 million, or 57.7%, to $111.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 from $70.8 million
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue increased from 24.3% to 24.8% from fiscal 1998
to 1999. The increase was due to an increased focus on customer service, which generally results in improved overall gross profit margins and
increased sales of products, such as finance and insurance contracts, that historically result in higher gross profits.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased approximately $27.0 million, or 51.5%,
to $79.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 from $52.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Selling,
general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 17.7% in fiscal 1999 from 18.0% in fiscal 1998. This reduction
was primarily due to proportionally lower stockholder-employee compensation, which was partially offset by an increase in expenses
associated with being a public company, our investment in infrastructure such as MarineMax University, and the increased operating expense
structure of certain recently acquired companies. The lower stockholder-employee compensation has resulted from contractually lowered
compensation plans, which differ from those plans followed by the Pooled Companies prior to March 1, 1998.
Non-Recurring Settlement. The Non-Recurring Settlement for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 was attributable to a $15.0 million
settlement under the Settlement Agreement the Company entered into with Brunswick.
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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net decreased approximately $172,000, or 7.8%, to $2.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1999 from $2.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.5% in
1999 from 0.8% in 1998. The reduction in total interest charges was a result of the overall reduced debt levels following our June 3, 1998
initial public offering, reduced interest rates associated with our inventory financing facilities, and a generally more favorable rate environment
in fiscal 1999 versus fiscal 1998.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996
Revenue. Revenue increased $43.8 million, or 27.9%, to $200.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 from $156.6
million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996. Of this increase, $39.0 million was attributable to 25.9% growth in comparable
stores sales in the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 and $4.8 million was attributable to stores not eligible for inclusion in the
comparable store base. The increase in comparable store sales in 1997 resulted primarily from more effective utilization of the prospective
customer tracking feature of the integrated computer system, a greater emphasis on used boat sales, the addition of the Boston Whaler product
line at 12 locations, the introduction of core retailing values at seven retail locations, which focus on customer service and which we believe
has resulted in an increased closing rate on sales, and participation in additional boat shows.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased $10.8 million, or 27.7%, to $49.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 from $39.1
million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue remained relatively constant at
24.9% during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased approximately $5.0 million, or 19.7%,
to $30.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 from $25.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 15.2% in 1997 from 16.2% in 1996. This reduction was
primarily due to proportionally lower stockholder-employee compensation.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net increased approximately $352,000, or 24.2%, to $1.8 million for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1997 from $1.5 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996. Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue,
remained relatively constant at 0.9% during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. Total interest charges increased as a
result of increased debt associated with the redemption of common stock and higher levels of outstanding borrowings related to the increased
level of inventories required to support the increase in revenue.
Year Ended December 31, 1996 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1995
Revenue. Revenue increased $29.5 million, or 17.5%, to $197.6 million in 1996 from $168.1 million in 1995. Of this increase, $22.9 million
was attributable to 14.2% growth in comparable stores sales and $6.6 million was attributable to stores not eligible for inclusion in the
comparable store base. The increase in comparable store sales in 1996 was due primarily to increased use of the prospective customer tracking
feature of the integrated computer system, a stronger emphasis on used boat sales and parts and service sales, the addition of product lines, such
as Baja, Challenger, Sea Hunt, and Sea Pro, in selected locations, and participation in additional boat shows.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased $8.4 million, or 21.1%, to $47.7 million in 1996 from $39.3 million in 1995. Gross profit as a percentage of
revenue increased to 24.1% in 1996 from 23.4% in 1995. The gross profit increase was primarily due to more effective utilization of the
integrated computer system, which allowed for more timely monitoring and emphasis on daily and monthly gross profit margins, and increased
sales of products, such as finance and insurance contracts, that historically result in higher gross profits..
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased approximately $7.6 million, or 24.4%,
to $38.7 million in 1996 from $31.1 million in 1995. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to
19.6% in 1996 from 18.5% in 1995. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue was primarily due
to an additional $1.2
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million of stockholder-employee compensation and $800,000 in additional advertising expense in excess of their proportion to the increase in
revenue. The increase in advertising expense was primarily associated with the addition of new product lines as noted above.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net increased approximately $409,000, or 29.0%, to $1.8 million in 1996 from $1.4 million in 1995.
Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue, increased to 0.9% in 1996 from 0.8% in 1995. The increase in interest charges was a result of
increased debt associated with the redemption of common stock and higher levels of outstanding borrowings related to the increased level of
inventories required to support the increase in revenue.
QUARTERLY DATA AND SEASONALITY
The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly financial data for each of our last eight quarters. The information has been derived
from unaudited financial statements that, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of such quarterly financial information.
Through March 1, 1998, the Pooled Companies operated historically as independent, privately owned entities, and their results of operations
reflect varying tax structures, including both S and C corporations, which have influenced the historical level of employee-stockholder
compensation. As a result of the varying practices regarding compensation to employee-stockholders among the Pooled Companies, the
comparison of operating margins from period to period is not meaningful. Certain employee-stockholders have entered into employment
agreements, reflecting reduced compensation when compared to historical levels. The fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 was the first period
in which these private company expenses were eliminated.
Additionally, due to the issuance of common stock in connection with the acquisition of property and equipment and the initial public offering
of 4,780,569 shares (3,515,824 by us and 1,264,745 by selling stockholders) the comparisons of earnings per share is also difficult and less
meaningful on a historical basis.
The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998 1998 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenue .......................... $ 46,401 $ 62,382 $ 105,250 $ 77,149
Cost of sales .................... 36,662 47,861 80,337 55,505
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit ..................... 9,739 14,521 24,913 21,645
Selling, general, and
administrative
expenses ....................... 14,227 11,747 13,495 13,010
Non-recurring
settlement ..................... -- 15,000 -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) from
operations ..................... (4,488) (12,226) 11,419 8,635
Interest expense
(income), net .................. 350 742 1,468 (349)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before
tax provision .................. (4,839) (12,968) 9,950 8,984
Tax provision
(benefit) ...................... (341) (4,844) 3,468 3,422
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) ................ $ (4,498) $ (8,124) $ 6,482 $ 5,562
============ ============ ============ ============
Net income (loss) per
share: Diluted ................. $ (0.51) $ (0.87) $ 0.56 $ 0.39
============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of shares:
Diluted ........................ 8,901,818 9,365,970 11,629,478 14,334,967
============ ============ ============ ============
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999 1999 1999
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenue .......................... $ 69,264 $ 93,482 $ 161,629 $ 125,683
Cost of sales .................... 52,678 70,940 123,692 91,093
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit ..................... 16,586 22,542 37,937 34,590
Selling, general, and
administrative
expenses ....................... 15,596 18,081 23,316 22,492
Non-recurring
settlement ..................... -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) from
operations ..................... 990 4,461 14,621 12,098
Interest expense
(income), net .................. 468 299 598 675
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before
tax provision .................. 522 4,162 14,023 11,423
Tax provision
(benefit) ...................... 241 1,694 5,529 4,513
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) ................ $ 281 $ 2,468 $ 8,494 $ 6,910
============ ============ ============ ============
Net income (loss) per
share: Diluted ................. $ 0.02 $ 0.17 $ 0.56 $ 0.45
============ ============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of shares:
Diluted ........................ 14,601,634 14,781,986 15,238,110 15,242,996
============ ============ ============ ============
In order to maintain consistency and comparability between periods, certain amounts have been reclassified from the previously reported
financial statements to conform with the financial statements of the current period.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our cash needs are primarily for working capital to support operations, including new and used boat and related parts inventories, off-season
liquidity, and growth through acquisitions and new store openings. These cash needs have historically been financed with cash from operations
and borrowings under credit facilities. We depend upon
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dividends and other payments from our operating subsidiaries to fund our obligations and meet our cash needs. Currently, no agreements exist
that restrict this flow of funds.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999 and the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, we generated cash flows from
operating activities of approximately $15.1 million, $8.5 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998,
cash flows used by operating activities were $5.5 million. In addition to net income, cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to
inventory management, including floor plan management. Employee-stockholder compensation levels prior to the March 1, 1998 mergers
significantly impacted net income and therefore cash flows provided by and used in operations, which causes variations in operating cash
flows.
For the fiscal years ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, and the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, cash flows used in
investing activities was approximately $14.4 million, $10.8 million, $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the nine-month periods
ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, the cash flows used in investing activities was primarily attributable to purchases of property and
equipment associated with opening new or improving existing retail facilities. Cash used in investing activities for the fiscal years ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 was primarily attributable to cash used in business acquisitions, in addition to, purchases of property and
equipment associated with opening new or improving existing retail facilities.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, cash flows used in financing activities approximated $200,000. For the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1998 and the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, cash flows provided by in financing activities
approximated $12.6 million, $1.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999, and the nine-month
periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 cash provided by and used in financing activities was primarily attributable to borrowings and
repayments on long-term and stockholder debt. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998, cash flows provided by financing activities
reflect the proceeds from our June 3, 1999 initial public offering, which was partially offset by the repayment of long-term and stockholder
debt and distributions made to employee-stockholders for tax and other purposes, which have historically been made in the quarter ended
December 31.
At September 30, 1999, our indebtedness totaled approximately $105.7 million, of which approximately $7.5 million was associated with our
real estate holdings and $98.2 million was associated with financing our inventory and working capital needs.
As of December 27, 1999, we had executed agreements for working capital borrowing facilities (the "Facilities") with four separate financial
institutions providing for combined borrowing availability of $235 million at a weighed average interest rate of LIBOR plus 149 basis points.
Borrowings under the Facilities are pursuant to a borrowing base formula and are used primarily for working capital and financing our
inventory. The Facilities have similar terms and mature on various dates ranging from March 2001 through December 2002.
Since March 1, 1998, we have acquired nine additional boat dealers, two brokerage operations and companies owning real estate used in the
operations of certain of our subsidiaries. In connection with these acquisitions, we issued an aggregate of 2,764,578 shares of common stock
and paid an aggregate of approximately $17.4 million in cash, resulting in the recognition of an aggregate of $33.1 million in goodwill, which
represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. See "Business -- Development of the
Company; Acquisitions."
In June 1998, we completed our initial public offering (the "IPO") of 4,780,569 shares of common stock (3,515,824 shares by us and 1,264,745
shares by certain selling stockholders). The IPO generated net cash proceeds to us of approximately $38.3 million, net of underwriting
discounts and offering costs of approximately $2.5 million. Subsequent to the IPO, we used approximately $1.5 million to enhance our
management information systems, $7.2 million in the acquisition of businesses, and the remaining $29.6 million to pay down debt.
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Except as specified in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in the attached
consolidated financial statements, we have no material commitments for capital for the next 12 months. We believe that our existing capital
resources will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next 12 months, except for possible significant acquisitions.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
We currently are addressing a universal situation commonly referred to as the "Year 2000 Problem." Year 2000 Problems result from the
inability of computer programs or computerized equipment to accurately calculate, store or use a date subsequent to December 31, 1999. The
erroneous date can be interpreted in a number of different ways; typically the year 2000 is represented as the year 1900. This could result in a
system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions,
send invoices or engage in similar normal business activities. We have developed a plan to devote the necessary resources to identify and
modify internal systems impacted by the Year 2000 Problem or to implement new year 2000 compliant systems in a timely manner.
We depend upon the dealerships' transactional computer systems for daily operations. All of our dealerships use an identical dealer
management system supported by a major computer system provider for the marine industry. We have contacted the provider and received
written assurance that our systems are, or will be, year 2000 ready. In addition to assurances from the system provider, we have performed
internal testing of the dealer management systems, which appear to be year 2000 compliant based on the test results. We depend upon this
provider, as do most other dealerships using the provider's system, to address the year 2000 issues. The worst case scenario, should the
dealerships' transactional computer systems fail, is we would be required to maintain a manual transactional system until a compliant system
could be identified and implemented.
We depend upon manufacturers for the production and delivery of new boats and parts. We have contacted the manufacturers and have
received written assurances from them that their systems are, or will be, year 2000 ready. The worst case scenario should the manufacturers fail
to adequately address the year 2000 issue and do not correct the problems in a timely manner, is we may experience temporary shortages in
new boat and parts inventories. We depend upon the manufacturers, as do all other dealerships worldwide that sell their products, to address the
year 2000 issues.
Our year 2000 plan includes conducting an inventory of all significant hardware and software that may be subject to the Year 2000 Problem,
surveying third-party suppliers of all of the mission critical dealership systems, performing internal testing to ensure the dealer management
systems are year 2000 compliant. As of September 30, 1999, we have received a written response from 92% of our mission critical vendors. As
of September 30, 1999, we have completed our internal testing and based on these tests found the mission critical systems to be year 2000
compliant. In addition, we are implementing an action plan to correct or eliminate insignificant non-compliant systems before the end of
calendar 1999.
In addition, we have formulated a contingency plan under which alternative third-party service providers and vendors could be utilized and a
manual dealership management system could be implemented, which would enable us to continue its retail operations, until compliant systems
could be implemented. While we have developed contingency plans, failure by us, our manufacturers or third-party service providers and
vendors to adequately address the year 2000 issue could have an adverse effect on us.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Reference is made to the financial statements, the notes thereto, and the report thereon, commencing on page F-1 of this Report, which
financial statement, notes, and report are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
PART III
The information required by this Item relating to our directors is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") for our Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. The information required by this Item relating to our executive officers included in "Business - Executive Officers."
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A of the Exchange Act for our 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A of the Exchange Act for our 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A of the Exchange Act for our 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(1) Financial Statements are listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1 of this Report.
(2) No Financial Statement Schedules are included because such schedules are not applicable, are not required, or because required information
is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant(1)
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant(1)
4 Specimen of Stock Certificate(1)
10.1(a) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Bassett Boat Company of Florida and Richard Bassett(1)
10.1(b) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and 11502 Dumas, Inc. d/b/a Louis DelHomme Marine and its
stockholders(1)
10.1(c) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Gulfwind USA, Inc. and its stockholders(1)
10.1(d) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Gulfwind South, Inc. and its stockholders(1)
10.1(e) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Harrison's Boat Center, Inc. and its stockholders(1)
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10.1(f) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Harrison's Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc. and its stockholders
(1)
10.1(g) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary
and Stovall Marine, Inc. and its stockholders(1)
10.1(h) Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization dated as of the 7th
day of July, 1998 by and among MarineMax, Inc., C & N Acquisition
Corp. (a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc.), C & N Marine Corporation
and the Stockholders named therein(2)
10.1(i) Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization dated as of the 7th
day of July, 1998 by and among MarineMax, Inc., Cochrans
Acquisition Corp. (a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc.), Cochrans
Marine, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein(2)
10.1(j) Asset Purchase Agreement between Registrant and Treasure Cove
Marina, Inc.(3)
10.2(a) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Bassett Boat Company
and its owner(1)
10.2(b) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Bassett Realty,
L.L.C. and its owner(1)
10.2(c) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Gulfwind South
Realty, L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.2(d) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Harrison's Realty,
L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.2(e) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Harrison's Realty
California, L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.3(a) Employment Agreement between Registrant and William H. McGill
Jr.(1)
10.3(b) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb(1)
10.3(c) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Richard R. Bassett(1)
10.3(d) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Paul Graham Stovall(1)
10.3(e) Employment Agreement between Registrant and David L. Cochran(4)
10.3(f) Employment Agreement between Registrant and David H. Pretasky(4)
10.4 1998 Incentive Stock Plan(1)
10.5 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan(1)
10.6 Settlement Agreement between Brunswick Corporation and Registrant(1)
10.7 Letter of Intent between Registrant and Stovall(1)
10.8 Restated Agreement Relating to the Purchase of MarineMax Common
Stock between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation, dated as of
April 28, 1998(1)
10.9 Stockholders' Agreement among Registrant, Brunswick Corporation,
and Senior Founders of Registrant, dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.10 Governance Agreement between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation,
dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.11 Agreement Relating to Acquisitions between Registrant and Brunswick
Corporation, dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.12 Form of Sea Ray Sales and Service Agreement(1)
10.13 Loan and Security Agreement between Registrant and NationsCredit
Distribution Finance, Inc.(1)
10.14 Guaranty and Security Agreement of NationsCredit Distribution
Finance, Inc.(1)
10.15 Guaranty and Security Agreement of NationsCredit Distribution
Finance, Inc. by Stovall Marine, Inc.(1)
10.16 Credit Facility and Security Agreement, Accounts and Inventory
between the Registrant and Key Bank National Association
21 List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27 Financial Data Schedule
(1) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on the Registrant's Form S-1 (Registration 333-47873)
(2) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 7, 1998, as filed on July 20, 1998
(3) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 8-K Report dated September 30, 1998, as filed on October 20, 1998
(4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1998, as filed on December 29, 1998.
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In accordance with 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
MARINEMAX, INC.
/s/ William H. McGill Jr.
---------------------------------------------
William H. McGill Jr., Chairman of the Board,
President, and Chief Executive Officer
Date: December 27, 1999
In accordance with 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 date indicated.
SIGNATURE CAPACITY DATE
--------- -------- ----
/s/ William H. McGill Jr. Chairman of the Board, President, December 27, 1999
---------------------------------- and Chief Executive Officer (Principal
William H. McGill Jr. Executive Officer)
/s/ Michael H. McLamb Vice President, Chief Financial December 27, 1999
---------------------------------- Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary
Michael H. McLamb (Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)
/s/ Richard R. Bassett
---------------------------------- Executive Vice President December 27, 1999
Richard R. Bassett and Director
/s/ Paul Graham Stovall Senior Vice President and Director December 27, 1999
----------------------------------
Paul Graham Stovall
/s/ Robert S. Kant Director December 27, 1999
----------------------------------
Robert S. Kant
/s/ R. David Thomas Director December 27, 1999
----------------------------------
R. David Thomas
/s/ Stewart Turley Director December 27, 1999
----------------------------------
Stewart Turley
/s/ Dean S. Woodman Director December 27, 1999
----------------------------------
Dean S. Woodman
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants....................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................. F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity.......................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-7
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of MarineMax, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MarineMax, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of September
30, 1998 and 1999, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1997, and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 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 consolidated financial position
of MarineMax, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 1998 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine-
month period ended September 30, 1997, and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Tampa, Florida,
October 21, 1999
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
F-2
MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
------------- -------------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 7,860,866 $ 8,297,086
Accounts receivable, net......................................... 11,039,878 14,841,966
Inventories...................................................... 88,228,342 137,785,691
Prepaids and other current assets................................ 2,824,345 2,705,005
Deferred tax assets.............................................. -- 234,259
------------- --------------
Total current assets.......................................... 109,953,431 163,864,007
Property and equipment, net........................................ 24,776,439 37,780,158
Deferred tax asset................................................. 103,426 --
Goodwill and other assets.......................................... 15,624,996 34,107,131
------------- -------------
Total assets.................................................. $ 150,458,292 $ 235,751,296
============= =============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable................................................. $ 8,591,679 $ 14,802,459
Customer deposits................................................ 4,815,979 10,573,822
Accrued expenses................................................. 6,044,506 10,774,826
Short-term borrowings............................................ 45,813,419 98,150,266
Current maturities of long-term debt............................. 442,519 1,210,150
Settlement payable............................................... 15,000,000 --
Deferred taxes................................................... 165,511 --
------------- --------------
Total current liabilities..................................... 80,873,613 135,511,523
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Other liabilities.................................................. -- 2,096,209
Deferred tax liabilities........................................... -- 1,600,168
Long-term debt, net of current maturities.......................... 3,249,494 6,310,024
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued or outstanding....................................... -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized,
14,600,428 and 15,136,966 shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively........................ 14,601 15,137
Additional paid-in capital......................................... 57,113,708 62,858,755
Retained earnings.................................................. 9,206,876 27,359,480
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Total stockholders' equity.................................... 66,335,185 90,233,372
------------- --------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.................... $ 150,458,292 $ 235,751,296
============= ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.
F-3
MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE-
MONTH PERIOD FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998 1999
------------- ------------- -------------
Revenue ..................................... $ 200,413,762 $ 291,182,186 $ 450,058,386
Cost of sales ............................... 150,478,921 220,364,383 338,403,200
------------- ------------- -------------
Gross profit .............................. 49,934,841 70,817,803 111,655,186
Selling, general and administrative
expenses .................................. 30,387,637 52,478,624 79,484,482
Non-recurring settlement .................... -- 15,000,000 --
------------- ------------- -------------
Income from operations .................... 19,547,204 3,339,179 32,170,704
Interest expense, net ....................... 1,805,716 2,211,858 2,039,945
------------- ------------- -------------
Income before income taxes .................. 17,741,488 1,127,321 30,130,759
Income tax provision ........................ 595,823 1,704,783 11,978,155
------------- ------------- -------------
Net income (loss) ........................... $ 17,145,665 $ (577,462) $ 18,152,604
============= ============= =============
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per
common share: ............................. $ 1.93 $ (0.05) $ 1.21
============= ============= =============
Unaudited pro forma income tax provision
(benefit) ................................. 6,404,639 (1,188,928) --
------------- ------------- -------------
Unaudited pro forma net income .............. $ 10,741,026 $ 611,466 $ 18,152,604
============= ============= =============
Unaudited pro forma basic and diluted net
income per common share ................... $ 1.21 $ 0.06 $ 1.21
============= ============= -------------
Weighted average number of common shares used
in computing net income (loss) per common
share and unaudited pro forma net income
per common share:
Basic ............................... 8,901,818 11,025,410 14,958,725
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Diluted ............................. 8,901,818 11,027,949 14,964,727
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997,
AND THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1999
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON STOCK PAID-IN RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
BALANCE, December 31, 1996 ......... 9,676,931 $ 9,677 $ 611,261 $ 12,263,690 $ 12,884,628
Net income ......................... -- -- -- 17,145,665 17,145,665
Redemption of common stock ......... (775,113) (775) (612,261) (5,486,964) (6,100,000)
Capital contribution ............... -- -- 1,000 -- 1,000
Distributions to stockholders ...... -- -- -- (633,455) (633,455)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE, September 30, 1997 ........ 8,901,818 8,902 -- 23,288,936 23,297,838
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- (577,462) (577,462)
Issuance of common stock ........... 3,515,824 3,516 38,296,811 -- 38,300,327
Redemption of common stock ......... (86,198) (86) (149,914) -- (150,000)
Issuance of common stock in exchange
for property, equipment and
businesses acquired .............. 2,268,984 2,269 14,928,397 -- 14,930,666
Contribution of former S Corporation
Retained earnings ................ -- -- 4,038,414 (4,038,414) --
Distributions to stockholders ...... -- -- -- (9,466,184) (9,466,184)
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BALANCE, September 30, 1998 ........ 14,600,428 14,601 57,113,708 9,206,876 66,335,185
Net income ......................... -- -- -- 18,152,604 18,152,604
Issuance of common stock ........... 38,430 38 291,900 -- 291,938
Issuance of common stock in exchange
for businesses acquired .......... 498,108 498 5,184,502 -- 5,185,000
Issuance of stock warrants in
exchange for businesses
acquired ......................... -- -- 268,645 -- 268,645
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE, September 30, 1999 ........ 15,136,966 $ 15,137 $ 62,858,755 $ 27,359,480 $ 90,233,372
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE- FOR THE YEAR
MONTH PERIOD FOR THE YEAR ENDED
ENDED ENDED SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 30,
1997 1998 1999
---- ---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) ....................................... $ 17,145,665 $ (577,462) $ 18,152,604
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ......................... 726,657 1,685,058 2,585,365
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision ............... 137,369 591,297 1,303,824
Loss on sale of property and equipment ................ 993 60,616 97,886
Stock compensation .................................... -- -- 94,597
(Increase) decrease in - ................................
Accounts receivable, net .............................. (2,785,080) (1,759,684) 4,686,455
Due from related parties .............................. (69,520) 640,632 --
Inventories ........................................... 5,035,675 1,962,118 (37,234,433)
Prepaids and other assets ............................. (191,410) (1,882,655) (4,913,042)
Increase (decrease) in - ................................
Accounts payable ...................................... 1,899,839 100,069 5,729,477
Customer deposits ..................................... 1,196,761 1,022,563 715,530
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ................ 1,354,173 (275,404) 5,984,158
Short-term borrowings ................................. (15,911,114) (22,057,729) 32,857,601
Settlement payable .................................... -- 15,000,000 (15,000,000)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities . 8,540,008 (5,490,581) 15,060,022
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired -- (4,633,174) (4,317,740)
Purchases of property and equipment ..................... (1,325,001) (6,250,422) (10,122,033)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment ............ 30,988 84,000 40,469
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities ............... (1,294,013) (10,799,596) (14,399,304)
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock, net of registration costs ..... 1,000 38,300,327 197,341
Redemption of common stock .............................. -- (150,000) --
Net borrowings (repayments) on notes payable to related
parties ............................................... 2,187,544 (5,785,729) --
Borrowings on long-term debt ............................ 1,917,381 -- --
Repayments on long-term debt ............................ (2,041,090) (10,122,305) (421,839)
Distributions to stockholders ........................... (470,455) (9,629,184) --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ... 1,594,380 12,613,109 (224,498)
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: ..... 8,840,375 (3,677,068) 436,220
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period ............ 2,697,559 11,537,934 7,860,866
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period .................. $ 11,537,934 $ 7,860,866 $ 8,297,086
============ ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock and stock warrants in exchange
for property and equipment and businesses acquired..... -- $ 48,781,253 $ 25,432,891
Assumption of debt (primarily inventory financing) in
conjunction with the purchase of property and equipment
and businesses acquired................................ -- $ 33,850,587 $ 23,729,246
Distributions declared but not yet paid.................... $ 163,000 -- --
Long-term debt issued for redemption of common stock..... $ 6,100,000 -- --
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. COMPANY BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
MarineMax, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) was incorporated in January 1998. MarineMax, Inc. and subsidiaries (MarineMax or the Company)
engage primarily in the retail sale and service of new and used boats, motors, trailers, marine parts and accessories. The Company currently
operates through 51 retail locations in 13 states, consisting of Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.
The Company is the nation's largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and other boats manufactured by Brunswick Corporation
("Brunswick"), which is the world's largest manufacturer of recreational boats. Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for 91% of the
Company's new boat sales in fiscal 1999, which the Company believes represented approximately 30% of all new Sea Ray boat sales and
approximately 9% of all Brunswick marine product sales during that period. Each of the Company's applicable Operating Subsidiaries is a
party to a 10-year dealer agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products and is the exclusive dealer of Sea Ray boats in its geographic
market.
The company is party to dealer agreements with other manufacturers which gives the company the rights to sell various makes and models of
boats within a given geographic region. In October 1998, the Company formed a new subsidiary, MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc. (Motor
Yachts), and entered in to a Dealership Agreement with Hatteras Yachts, a division of Genmar Industries, Inc. The Agreement gives the
Company the rights to sell Hatteras Yachts throughout the state of Florida (excluding the Florida Panhandle) and the U.S. distribution rights for
Hatteras products over 74 feet.
In order to maintain consistency and comparability between periods presented, certain amounts have been reclassified from the previously
reported financial statements to conform with the financial statement presentation of the current period. The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany transactions and
accounts have been eliminated.
2. ACQUISITIONS:
The Company has consummated a series of business combinations. On March 1, 1998, the Company acquired, in separate merger transactions,
all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Bassett Boat Company of Florida, Gulfwind South, Inc., Gulfwind U.S.A., Inc., 11502
Dumas, Inc. and subsidiaries d/b/a Louis DelHomme Marine, Harrison's Boat Center, Inc., and Harrison's Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc.
(collectively, the Original Merged Companies) in exchange for 7,799,844 shares of the Company's common stock.
On July 7, 1998, the Company acquired, in separate merger transactions, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Cochran's Marine,
Inc. and C & N Marine Corporation (together Cochran's Marine) in exchange for 603,386 shares of its common stock.
On July 30, 1998, the Company acquired, in a merger transaction, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Sea Ray of Wilmington,
Inc. (f.k.a. Skipper Bud's of North Carolina) in exchange for 412,390 shares of its common stock.
These business combinations (collectively, the Pooled Companies) have been accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of
accounting. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company have been restated to reflect the operations as if the Pooled Companies had
operated as one entity since inception.
On March 1, 1998, MarineMax effected business combinations in which it acquired, in separate merger transactions, the beneficial interests in
Bassett Boat Company, Bassett Realty, L.L.C., Gulfwind South Realty, L.L.C., Harrison's Realty, L.L.C. and Harrison's Realty California,
L.L.C. (collectively, the Original Property Acquisitions) in exchange for 1,392,026 shares of the Company's common stock. Additionally, on
July 7, 1998, MarineMax acquired, in separate merger transactions, the beneficial interests in C & N Realty L.L.C., Walker Marina Realty,
L.L.C., Marina Drive Realty I, L.L.C., and Marina Drive Realty II, L.L.C. (collectively, Cochran's L.L.C.s) in exchange for 120,000 shares of
the Company's common stock. These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
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On April 30, 1998, the Company acquired, in a merger transaction, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Stovall Marine, Inc.
(Stovall) in exchange for 492,306 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at approximately $5.3 million. The acquisition has been
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $5.3 million in goodwill.
On September 3, 1998, the Company acquired the net assets of Brevard Boat Sales, Inc. (Brevard) in exchange for approximately $1.3 million
of cash, including acquisition costs, and 14,652 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at approximately $125,000. The acquisition has
been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $1.1 million in goodwill.
On September 15, 1998, the Company acquired the net assets, including the retail location of Sea Ray of Las Vegas (Vegas) in exchange for
approximately $3.7 million of cash, including acquisition costs. The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $1.1 million in goodwill.
On September 30, 1998, the Company acquired the net assets of Treasure Cove Marina, Inc. (Treasure Cove) in exchange for approximately
$7.8 million of cash, including acquisition costs, and 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at approximately $2.3 million.
The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The initial purchase price allocation resulted in the
recognition of approximately $12.6 million in goodwill. The asset purchase agreement contained a claw-back provision which allowed the
Company to reevaluate the net assets acquired and adjust the purchase price accordingly. In September 1999 the Company and the principals of
Treasure Cove concluded on the value of the net assets acquired and the final purchase price. As a result of the agreement, 101,496 shares,
valued at $950,000, were returned to the Company and retired. The retirement of the shares combined with the changes in the net assets
acquired resulted in a $1.4 million reduction in goodwill. The final purchase price allocation resulted in the recognition of approximately $11.2
million in goodwill.
On October 28, 1998, the Company acquired the net assets of Woods & Oviatt, Inc. (Woods & Oviatt), a prominent yacht brokerage operation,
in exchange for approximately $1.7 million of cash, including acquisition costs. The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $1.7 million in goodwill.
On February 11, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Boating World (Boating World) in exchange for approximately $523,000 of
cash, including acquisition costs and warrants valued at approximately $269,000. The warrants provide the holder the right to buy 40,000
shares of MarineMax common stock at $15.00 per share and were valued using a Black-Scholes model assuming a 10 year term, a 5.25% risk
free rate of return, a volatility factor of 44.7% and an expected dividend yield of 0%. The acquisition has been accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $700,000 in goodwill.
On March 9, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Merit Marine (Merit) in exchange for approximately $1.2 million of cash, including
acquisition costs, 476,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at approximately $4.8 million, a $3 million promissory note, with
interest payable at LIBOR plus 125 basis points, and the assumption of certain liabilities. The assumed liabilities include the outstanding floor
plan obligations related to boat inventories, which primarily finance Merit Marine's Sea Ray products. The acquisition has been accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $9.2 million in goodwill.
On April 5, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Suburban Boatworks, Inc. (Suburban) in exchange for $965,000 of cash, including
acquisition costs, 121,090 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at approximately $1.4 million, a $500,000 promissory note, with
interest payable at LIBOR plus 125 basis points, and the assumption of certain liabilities. The assumed liabilities include the outstanding floor
plan obligations related to boat inventories, which primarily finance Suburban's Sea Ray products. The acquisition has been accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition of approximately $3.7 million in goodwill.
On July 27, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Hansen Marine, Inc. (Hansen) in exchange for approximately $181,000 of cash,
including acquisition costs. The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, which resulted in the recognition
of approximately $170,000 in goodwill.
The Original Property Acquisitions, Stovall, Cochran's L.L.C.s, Brevard, Vegas, Treasure Cove, Woods & Oviatt, Boating World, Merit,
Suburban and Hansen (collectively, the Purchased Companies) have been reflected in the Company's financial statements
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subsequent to their respective acquisition dates. For purchase price allocation purposes, the Company's common stock issued in conjunction
with the acquisition of each of the Purchased Companies has been valued at approximately the current market price on each of their respective
acquisition dates. The goodwill associated with the acquisition of the Purchased Companies represents the excess of the purchase price over the
estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and is being amortized over forty years on a straight-line basis.
The Company's unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations assuming all significant acquisitions accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting had occurred at the beginning of each period presented are as follows for the years ended September 30:
1998 1999
---- ----
Revenue............................ $ 346,729,581 $ 465,223,996
Net income....................... 2,605,230 17,881,459
Diluted earnings per share......... $ 0.18 $ 1.17
The unaudited pro forma results of operations are presented for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma results of operations
include an adjustment to record income taxes as if the significant acquisitions were taxed as C corporations from the beginning of the period
presented until their respective acquisition dates. The unaudited pro forma results of operations do not include adjustments to remove certain
private company expenses which will not be incurred in future periods. Therefore, the unaudited pro forma results of operations may not
necessarily reflect the future results of operations of the Company or what the results of operations would have been had the Company owned
and operated these businesses as of the beginning of each period presented.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
FISCAL YEAR
Effective September 30, 1997, the Company changed its fiscal year-end from December 31 to September 30 to coincide more closely with its
natural business cycle. As a result, the accompanying financial statements present the nine-month transition period, which began January 1,
1997 and ended September 30, 1997. Results of operations (unaudited) for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1996 were as follows:
FOR THE
NINE-MONTH
PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
1996
---------------
Revenue............................................. $ 156,610,835
Cost of sales....................................... 117,513,908
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Gross profit................................... 39,096,927
Selling, general, and administrative expenses....... 25,377,507
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Income from operations......................... 13,719,420
Interest expense, net............................... 1,453,444
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Income before income tax provision.................. 12,265,976
Income tax provision................................ 660,930
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Net income..................................... $ 11,605,046
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.
The Company made interest payments of approximately $2,763,000, $3,229,000 and $2,653,000 for the nine-month period ended September
30, 1997 and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively, including interest on new boat inventory and interest on the
Company's real estate holdings. The Company made income tax payments of approximately $36,000, $4,681,000, and $8,331,000 for the nine-
month period ended September 30, 1997 and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
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INVENTORIES
New and used boat inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a specific-identification basis, or market. Parts and accessories are
stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out basis, or market.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Useful lives for
purposes of computing depreciation are as follows:
YEARS
Buildings and improvements 5-40
Machinery and equipment.. 5-10
Furniture and fixtures... 5-10
Vehicles................. 5
The cost of property and equipment sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts at the time of
disposition, and any resulting gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of income. Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements
are charged to operations as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized and amortized over their useful lives.
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill and other assets consist primarily of the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired and other
intangible assets. The cost in excess of the fair value of net assets is amortized over forty years on a straight-line basis. Accumulated
amortization of goodwill was approximately $680,000 at September 30, 1999.
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
Customer deposits primarily include amounts received from customers toward the purchase of boats. These deposits are recognized as revenue
when the related boats are delivered to customers.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets and Long-lived Assets to
be Disposed Of"(SFAS 121), requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of the asset in question may not be recoverable. The Company groups long-lived assets by store location for purposes
of assessing the recoverability of carrying value and measuring potential impairment. SFAS 121 was adopted in 1996 and did not have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from boat, motor and trailer sales and parts and service operations is recognized at the time the boat, motor, trailer or part is delivered
to or accepted by the customer or service is completed. Revenue earned by the Company for notes placed with financial institutions in
connection with customer boat financing is recognized when the related boat sale is recognized. Commissions earned on credit life, accident
and disability insurance sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies are also recognized when the related boat sale is recognized.
Pursuant to negotiated agreements with financial institutions, the Company is charged back for a portion of these fees should the customer
terminate the finance contract before it is outstanding for stipulated minimal periods of time. The chargeback reserve, which was not material
to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of September 30, 1998 or 1999, is based on the Company's experience for
repayments or defaults on the finance contracts.
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Commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts sold on behalf of unrelated third-party insurance companies are recognized at the
later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution, or when the related boat sale is recognized. The
Company is charged back for a portion of these commissions should the customer terminate the service contract prior to its scheduled maturity.
The chargeback reserve, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of September 30, 1998 or 1999, is
based upon the Company's experience for repayments or defaults on the service contracts.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL COSTS
Advertising and promotional costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Total advertising and promotional expenses approximated $2,662,000, $3,443,000 and
$5,296,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
INCOME TAXES AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INCOME TAX PROVISION
Certain subsidiaries of the Company elected S corporation status under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code prior to the business
combinations accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Accordingly, income of these subsidiaries was passed
through to the stockholders and these subsidiaries historically recorded no provision for income taxes. The accompanying consolidated
statement of operations includes an unaudited pro forma income tax provision assuming the subsidiaries had been taxed as C corporations
during that period. The pro forma income tax benefit disclosed for the year ended September 30, 1998 is also the result of a deferred tax
liability recorded on the conversion from S corporation to C corporation tax status of certain subsidiaries of the Company (See Note 10).
The other subsidiaries have been taxed as C corporations and have followed the liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance
with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). Under SFAS 109, deferred income taxes are recorded based upon
differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will
be in effect when the underlying assets are received or liabilities are settled.
SUPPLIER AND CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION
Dealership Agreements
The Company has entered into dealership agreements with the Sea Ray division of Brunswick Corporation, Boston Whaler, Inc., Mercury
Marine and Baja Marine Corporation (all subsidiaries or divisions of Brunswick Corporation) (collectively, Brunswick). Approximately 91
percent of the Company's new boat revenue during fiscal 1999 were derived from products acquired from Brunswick. These agreements allow
the Company to purchase, stock, sell and service boats and products of Brunswick. These agreements also allow the Company to use
Brunswick's names, trade symbols and intellectual properties.
Although there are a limited number of manufacturers of the type of boats and products that the Company sells, the Company believes that
other suppliers could provide similar boats and products on comparable terms. A change in suppliers, however, could cause a potential loss of
revenue, which would affect operating results adversely. The Company's existing dealership agreements with Brunswick and various other
manufacturers are renewable subject to certain terms and conditions in the agreements and expire in 2000 through 2008.
Concentrations of Credit Risks
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents
and accounts receivable. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents are limited primarily to financial institutions.
Concentrations of credit risk arising from receivables are limited primarily to manufacturers and financial institutions.
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and debt. The carrying amount of these
financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or existence of interest rates that approximate prevailing market
rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.
USE OF ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
During June 1996 and June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income" (SFAS 130), and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of An Enterprise and Related Information" (SFAS 131), respectively.
The major provisions of these statements and their impact on the Company are discussed below.
SFAS 130, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, requires the presentation of comprehensive income in an entity's
financial statements. Comprehensive income represents all changes in equity of an entity during the reporting period, including net income and
charges directly to equity which are excluded from net income. During the year the Company adopted SFAS 130 which did not have any
impact on the Company as the Company currently does not enter into any transactions that result in charges (or credits) directly to equity (such
as additional minimum pension liability changes, currency translation adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities,
etc.).
SFAS 131, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises
report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about
operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas, and major customers. During the year ended September 30, 1999, the Company adopted SFAS 131 and while the
sale of products such as finance and insurance contracts generate revenue and income for the Company these products do not meet the
quantitative thresholds for segment reporting as defined in SFAS 131.
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Trade receivables consist of receivables from financial institutions, which provide funding for customer boat financing and amounts due from
financial institutions earned from arranging financing with the Company's customers. These receivables are normally collected within 30 days
of the sale. Trade receivables also include amounts due from customers on the sale of boats and parts and service. Amounts due from
manufacturers represent receivables for various manufacturer programs and parts and service work performed pursuant to the manufacturers'
warranties. The accounts receivable balances consisted of the following as of September 30, 1998 and 1999:
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
Trade receivables............................ $ 7,991,846 $ 10,548,072
Amounts due from manufacturers............... 2,798,715 3,855,108
Other receivables........................... 249,317 438,786
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$11,039,878 $14,841,966
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5. INVENTORIES:
Inventories consisted of the following as of September 30, 1998 and 1999:
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
New boats, motors and trailers $ 72,934,656 $115,781,929
Used boats, motors and trailers 10,080,991 16,249,998
Parts, accessories and other .. 5,212,695 5,753,764
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$ 88,228,342 $137,785,691
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6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of September 30, 1998 and 1999:
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
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Land ............................... $ 7,774,418 $ 12,065,811
Buildings and improvements ......... 13,577,625 20,617,087
Machinery and equipment ............ 5,966,441 7,781,175
Furniture and fixtures ............. 2,614,183 4,393,402
Vehicles ........................... 1,687,979 2,228,602
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31,620,646 47,086,077
Less -- Accumulated depreciation and
amortization .................... (6,844,207) (9,305,919)
------------ ------------
$ 24,776,439 $ 37,780,158
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7. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:
During the year, the Company executed agreements for working capital borrowing facilities (the Facilities) with three separate financial
institutions providing for combined borrowing availability of $185 million at a weighted average interest rate of LIBOR plus 144 basis points.
Borrowings under the Facilities are pursuant to a borrowing base formula and are used primarily for working capital and financing the
Company's inventory. The Facilities have similar terms and mature on various dates ranging from March 2001 through July 2002.
Short-term borrowings as of September 30, 1998, and 1999 were approximately $45,813,000 and $98,150,000, respectively. The maximum
available borrowings under the facilities at September 30, 1998 and 1999 were approximately $54.6 million and $55.9 million, respectively. At
September 30, 1999 the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was 7.33%. Generally, the Company's short-term
borrowings are collateralized by certain accounts receivable and inventories.
The Company receives interest assistance directly from boat manufacturers, including Brunswick. The interest assistance varies by
manufacturer and may include periods of free financing or reduced interest rate programs. The interest assistance may be paid directly to the
Company or the Company's lender depending on the arrangements the manufacturer has established. Discontinuance of these programs could
result in an increase in interest expense.
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8. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of September 30, 1998 and 1999:
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
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Various mortgage notes payable, due in monthly
installments ranging from $1,988 to $15,609,
bearing interest at rates ranging from 8.75%
to 9.25%, maturing May 2000 through May
2003, collateralized by property and
equipment ............................................................... $ 3,157,003 $ 6,646,478
Various notes payable, due in monthly
installments ranging from $390 to $3,900,
bearing interest at rates ranging from 4.9%
to 10.25%, maturing April 1999 through May
2017, collateralized by certain company
vehicles and property and equipment ..................................... 535,010 873,696
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3,692,013 7,520,174
Less -- Current maturities ................................................. (442,519) (1,210,150)
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$ 3,249,494 $ 6,310,024
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The aggregate maturities of long-term debt were as follows at September 30, 1999:
PERIOD ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, AMOUNT
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2000 ......................................................... $1,210,150
2001 ......................................................... 551,027
2002 ......................................................... 2,042,015
2003 ......................................................... 419,578
2004 ......................................................... 360,457
Thereafter 2,936,947
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$7,520,174
==========
9. SETTLEMENT PAYABLE:
The Company and Brunswick Corporation disputed the applicability of the change in control provisions in the dealership agreements of the
Original Merged Companies. In order to avoid a long, costly and disruptive dispute, the Company and Brunswick Corporation entered into a
settlement agreement on March 12, 1998, under which Brunswick Corporation agreed not to challenge the change in control provisions of the
dealership agreements, and the Company agreed to pay Brunswick Corporation $15 million. The Settlement payable to Brunswick required
interest to be paid quarterly at the 30-day LIBOR rate plus 125 basis points. The $15 million Settlement payable was paid in full to Brunswick
in December 1998.
10. INCOME TAXES:
Federal income taxes for those subsidiaries taxed as C corporations were as follows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 and
the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999:
FOR THE NINE-
MONTH PERIOD FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998 1999
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Current ............................ $ 458,454 $ 988,142 $10,674,331
Deferred ........................... 137,369 716,641 1,303,824
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 595,823 $ 1,704,783 $11,978,155
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Below is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1997, and for the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999:
FOR THE
NINE-MONTH
PERIOD FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998 1999
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Federal tax provision .................................. 35% 34 % 35%
State tax provision, net of
federal benefit ..................................... 6% 6% 4.4%
Net deferred tax liability
recorded on the conversion
from S corporation to C
corporation tax status .............................. -- 111% --
S corporation income not
subject to federal and
state income taxes .................................. (44)% (6)% --
Other .................................................. 6% 6% 0.4%
---- ---- ----
Effective tax rate ................................... 3% 151% 39.8%
==== ==== ====
Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial
reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for income tax purposes. The components of deferred taxes are as follows:
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
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Current deferred tax assets (liability):
Inventories .......................................................... $ 236,000 $ 357,301
Accrued expenses ..................................................... 330,056 268,556
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards ............................... 196,000 --
Conversion from LIFO to FIFO ......................................... (934,208) (430,108)
Other ................................................................ 6,641 38,510
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Net current deferred tax asset (liability) ........................ $ (165,511) $ 234,259
=========== ===========
Long-term deferred tax asset (liability):
Depreciation and amortization ........................................ $ 103,426 $(1,654,790)
Other ................................................................ -- 54,622
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Net long-term deferred tax asset (liability) ...................... $ 103,426 $(1,600,168)
=========== ===========
As of September 30, 1998, the Company had NOL carryforwards of approximately $490,000. The NOL carryforwards have been used to offset
taxable income during the year ended September 30, 1999.
During the year ended September 30, 1998, concurrent with the business combinations of the Pooled Companies, (discussed in Note 2) the
Company recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $1,250,000 for income taxes that are payable by the Company upon conversion of
certain of the subsidiaries from S corporation to C corporation income tax status.
As of September 30, 1999, the Company estimated that it is more likely than not that it will recognize the benefit of its deferred tax assets and,
accordingly, no valuation allowance has been recorded.
11. STOCK SPLIT:
On April 5, 1998, the Board of Directors approved a stock split whereby each outstanding share of Company's common stock was converted
into approximately 1.082 shares of common stock. This stock split has been retroactively reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
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12. STOCK AND OPTION PLANS:
On April 5, 1998 and April 30, 1998, respectively the Board of Directors adopted and the stockholders approved the following stock option
plans:
1998 Incentive Stock Plan (the Incentive Stock Plan) -- The Incentive Stock Plan provides for the grant of incentive and non-qualified stock
options to acquire common stock of the Company, the direct grant of common stock, the grant of stock appreciation rights and the grant of
other cash awards to key personnel, directors, consultants, independent contractors and others providing valuable services to the Company. A
maximum of the lesser of 4,000,000 shares or 15% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company may be issued under the
Incentive Stock Plan. The Incentive Stock Plan terminates in April 2008, and options may be granted at any time during the life of the
Incentive Stock Plan. The date on which options vest and the exercise prices of options are determined by the Board of Directors or the Plan
Administrator.
The Incentive Stock Plan also includes an Automatic Grant Program providing for the automatic grant of options (Automatic Options) to non-
employee directors of the Company. Under the Automatic Grant Program, each non-employee whose election to the Board of Directors was
proposed as of the date of the Company's initial public offering received an Automatic Option to acquire 10,000 shares of common stock on
that date (an Initial Grant). Each subsequent newly elected non-employee member of the Board of Directors will receive as an Initial Grant an
Automatic Option to acquire 5,000 shares of common stock on the date of his or her first appointment or election to the Board of Directors. In
addition, an Automatic Option to acquire 2,500 shares of common stock will be granted to each non-employee director at the meeting of the
Board of Directors held immediately after each annual meeting of stockholders (an Annual Grant). Each Initial Grant will vest and become
exercisable in a series of three equal and successive installments with the first installment vested on the date of grant (or the date of election to
the Board of Directors, if later) and the next two installments 12 months and 24 months after the date of grant. Each Annual Grant will vest and
become exercisable 12 months after the date of grant. Each Automatic Option will vest and become exercisable only if the optionholder has not
ceased serving as a director as of such vesting date. The exercise price per share of common stock subject to an Initial Grant on the date of the
Company's initial public offering was equal to the initial public offering price per share and the exercise price per share of common stock
subject to other Automatic Options will be equal to 100% of the fair market value (as defined in the Incentive Stock Plan) of the Company's
common stock on the date such option is granted. Each Automatic Option will expire on the tenth anniversary of the date on which such
Automatic Option was granted.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the Stock Purchase Plan) -- The Stock Purchase Plan provides for up to 500,000 shares of common stock to be
issued, and is available to all regular employees of the Company who have completed at least one year of continuous service.
The Stock Purchase Plan provides for implementation of up to 10 annual offerings beginning on the first day of October in the years 1998
through 2007, with each offering terminating on September 30 of the following year. Each annual offering may be divided into two six-month
offerings. For each offering, the purchase price per share will be the lower of (i) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the first day
of the offering or (ii) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the last day of the offering. The purchase price is paid through periodic
payroll deductions not to exceed 10% of the participant's earnings during each offering period. However, no participant may purchase more
than $25,000 worth of common stock annually.
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"), under which
no compensation cost has been recognized. In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), which was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS 123 allows companies to
continue following the accounting guidance of APB 25, but requires pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share for the effects
on compensation expense had the accounting guidance of SFAS 123 been adopted. The Company adopted SFAS 123 for disclosure purposes
during the year ended September 30, 1998. For SFAS 123 purposes, the fair value of each option grant has been estimated as of the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 5.96 percent,
expected life of 10 years, dividend rate of zero percent, and expected volatility of 45.6 percent. Using these assumptions, the fair value of the
stock options granted is approximately $5.6 million, which would be amortized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the options.
Had compensation cost been determined consistent with SFAS 123, utilizing the assumptions detailed above, the Company's net income (loss)
and net income (loss) per share, as reported would have been the following pro forma amounts:
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1999
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NET INCOME (LOSS):
As reported ............................................ $ (577,462) $ 18,152,604
=============== ==============
Pro forma .............................................. $ (1,683,258) $ 17,363,635
=============== ==============
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
As reported ............................................ $ (0.05) $ 1.21
=============== ==============
Pro forma .............................................. $ (0.15) $ 1.16
=============== ==============
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and the fiscal years ended
September 30, 1998 and 1999, is presented in the table below:
1997 1998 1999
-------------------------- ------------------------------ ----------------------------
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE
------- -------------- ------- -------------- ------- --------------
Outstanding
beginning of year ........ -- $-- -- $ -- 1,556,016 $12.45
Granted ...................... -- $-- 1,556,016 $12.45 217,030 $12.36
Forfeited .................... -- $-- -- $ -- 193,102 $12.34
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Outstanding
end of year .............. -- $-- 1,556,016 $12.45 1,579,944 $12.45
======= --------- =========
The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable stock options at September 30, 1999:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------
WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE
REMAINING WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED-
RANGE OF EXERCISE CONTRACTUAL LIFE IN AVERAGE EXERCISE AVERAGE EXERCISE
PRICES OPTIONS YEARS PRICE OPTIONS PRICE
------------------ ----------- ------------------- ----------------- ------------ -----------------
$10.00 70,000 8.7 $ 10.00 14,000 $10.00
$12.25-12.50 1,429,944 8.8 $ 12.49 48,106 $12.50
$13.75 80,000 8.7 $ 13.75 16,000 $13.75
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1,579,944 8.8 $ 12.45 78,106 $12.31
========= ======
Generally, the options granted have a term of ten years from the grant date and vest 20 percent per annum beginning at the end of year three.
No options were granted during the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997.
13. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
The Company adopted SFAS 128, "Earnings per Share" during the year ended September 30, 1998. Accordingly, basic and diluted earnings per
share ("EPS") are shown on the face of the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The following is a reconciliation of the
numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
LOSS SHARES PER SHARE INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
(NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT
----------- ------------- --------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Basic EPS:
Income available to common
stockholders .......................... $ (577,462) 11,025,410 $(0.05) $18,152,604 14,958,725 $1.21
Effect of dilutive securities:
Options ............................. -- 2,539 -- -- 6,002 --
----------- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- -----
Diluted EPS:
Income available to common
stockholders .......................... $ (577,462) 11,027,949 $(0.05) $18,152,604 14,964,727 $1.21
=========== ========== ====== =========== ========== =====
There were no dilutive securities granted or outstanding during the nine-months ended September 30, 1997.
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Options to purchase 1,486,016 and 1,509,944 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $10.75 to $13.75 per share were outstanding as of
September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options' exercise prices were
greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases certain land, buildings, machinery, equipment and vehicles related to its dealerships under non-cancelable third party
operating leases. Rental payments, including month-to-month rentals, were approximately $1,387,000, $2,653,000 and $4,800,000 for the nine-
month period ended September 30, 1997 and the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively. Rental payments to related parties
under both cancelable and non-cancelable operating leases approximated $1,085,000, $226,000 and $1,367,000 for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 1997, and for the years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at September 30, 1999, were as follows:
PERIOD ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, AMOUNT
------------------ -------------
2000.................... $ 4,741,844
2001.................... 4,128,120
2002.................... 3,953,449
2003.................... 2,885,790
2004.................... 1,413,332
Thereafter.............. 1,629,642
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Total.............. $ 18,752,177
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OTHER COMMITMENTS
The Company is party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The ultimate liability, if any, associated with these
matters was not determinable at September 30, 1999. While it is not feasible to determine the outcome of these actions at this time, the
Company does not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
The Company is subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including rules relating to air and water pollution and the storage and
disposal of gasoline, oil, other chemicals and waste. The Company believes that it is in compliance with such regulations.
15. EMPLOYEE 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLANS:
Effective October 1, 1998, the Company adopted the MarineMax Inc. 401k Profit Sharing Plan (the New Plan). Under the New Plan all
employees as of September 1, 1998 are eligible to participate. Employees hired subsequent to September 1, 1998 must complete one year of
service before they are eligible to participate. Under the New Plan, the Company matches participants' contributions, subject to a maximum of
2% of each participant's compensation. The Company and its subsidiaries contributed, under the New Plan, or pursuant to previous similar
plans, amounts ranging from approximately $200,000 to approximately $400,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 1997 and the
fiscal years ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant(1)
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant(1)
4 Specimen of Stock Certificate(1)
10.1(a) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Bassett Boat Company of
Florida and Richard Bassett(1)
10.1(b) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and 11502 Dumas, Inc. d/b/a Louis
DelHomme Marine and its stockholders(1)
10.1(c) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Gulfwind USA, Inc. and its
stockholders(1)
10.1(d) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Gulfwind South, Inc. and its
stockholders(1)
10.1(e) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Harrison's Boat Center, Inc.
and its stockholders(1)
10.1(f) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Harrison's Marine Centers of
Arizona, Inc. and its stockholders(1)
10.1(g) Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Stovall Marine, Inc. and its
stockholders(1)
10.1(h) Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization dated as of the 7th day of July, 1998 by and among
MarineMax, Inc., C & N Acquisition Corp. (a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc.), C & N Marine Corporation
and the Stockholders named therein(2)
10.1(i) Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization dated as of the 7th day of July, 1998 by and among
MarineMax, Inc., Cochrans Acquisition Corp. (a subsidiary of MarineMax, Inc.), Cochrans Marine, Inc.
and the Stockholders named therein(2)
10.1(j) Asset Purchase Agreement between Registrant and Treasure Cove Marina, Inc.(3)
10.2(a) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Bassett Boat Company and its owner(1)
10.2(b) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Bassett Realty, L.L.C. and its owner(1)
10.2(c) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Gulfwind South Realty, L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.2(d) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Harrison's Realty, L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.2(e) Contribution Agreement between Registrant and Harrison's Realty California, L.L.C. and its owners(1)
10.3(a) Employment Agreement between Registrant and William H. McGill Jr.(1)
10.3(b) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb(1)
10.3(c) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Richard R. Bassett(1)
10.3(d) Employment Agreement between Registrant and Paul Graham Stovall(1)
10.3(e) Employment Agreement between Registrant and David L. Cochran(4)
10.3(f) Employment Agreement between Registrant and David H. Pretasky(4)
10.4 1998 Incentive Stock Plan(1)
10.5 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan(1)
10.6 Settlement Agreement between Brunswick Corporation and Registrant(1)
10.7 Letter of Intent between Registrant and Stovall(1)
10.8 Restated Agreement Relating to the Purchase of MarineMax Common Stock between Registrant and Brunswick
Corporation, dated as of April 28, 1998(1)
10.9 Stockholders' Agreement among Registrant, Brunswick Corporation, and Senior Founders of Registrant,
dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.10 Governance Agreement between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation, dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.11 Agreement Relating to Acquisitions between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation, dated April 28, 1998(1)
10.12 Form of Sea Ray Sales and Service Agreement(1)
10.13 Loan and Security Agreement between Registrant and NationsCredit Distribution Finance, Inc.(1)
10.14 Guaranty and Security Agreement of NationsCredit Distribution Finance, Inc.(1)
10.15 Guaranty and Security Agreement of NationsCredit Distribution Finance, Inc. by Stovall Marine, Inc.(1)
10.16 Credit Facility and Security Agreement, Accounts and Inventory between the Registrant and Key Bank
National Association
21 List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27 Financial Data Schedule
(1) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on the Registrant's Form S-1 (Registration 333-47873)
(2) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 7, 1998, as filed on July 20, 1998
(3) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 8-K Report dated September 30, 1998, as filed on October 20, 1998
(4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended
September 30, 1998, as filed on December 29, 1998.
Exhibit 10.16
CREDIT FACILITY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
ACCOUNTS AND INVENTORY
As of the 12th day of July, 1999, Borrowers and Bank (as hereinafter defined), in consideration of the premises, and the covenants and
agreements contained herein, hereby mutually agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
Any accounting term used but not specifically defined herein shall be construed in accordance with GAAP. The definition of each agreement,
document, and instrument set forth in Section 1 hereof shall be deemed to mean and include such agreement, document, or instrument as
amended, restated, or modified from time to time.
As used in this Agreement:
"ACCOUNT" means accounts, receivables, chattel paper and any other right to payment for Goods sold or leased or for services rendered,
whether or not it has been earned by performance, including all amounts payable by and rights and claims against, any manufacturer or vendor
of Inventory, such as volume purchase discounts, advertising rebates, price protection, warranty work, incentives and credits .
"ACCOUNT DEBTOR" means the Person who is obligated on an Account.
"AFFILIATE" means any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another Person.
"AGREEMENT" means this Credit Facility and Security Agreement by and among Borrowers and Bank, and includes any partial or total
amendment, renewal, restatement, extension, or substitution of or for such Agreement.
"BANK" means KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association whose principal office is located at 127 Public
Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1306.
"BORROWER" means individually each of the following entities (collectively to be known as "Borrowers"): MARINEMAX, INC., a
corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (also sometimes hereinafter referred to herein as "MarineMax"), and
MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (also sometimes referred to
herein as "Motor Yachts").
"BORROWERS' CERTIFICATE" OR "BORROWERS' CERTIFICATES" means a certificate or certificates, substantially in the forms of
attached Exhibit A and Exhibit A-1.
"BORROWERS' LOCATION" means the location of:
(a) Each Borrower's place of business, if there is only one such place of business; or
(b) if there is more than one place of business, the place (1) from which each Borrower manages the main part of its business operations, and
(2) where persons dealing with each Borrower would normally look for credit information.
"BORROWING BASE" means an amount not in excess of the sum of the following:
(a) One hundred percent (100%) of the cost, including freight charges, of new vessels held less than three hundred sixty-six (366) days from
date of delivery to Motor Yachts or any Subsidiary of MarineMax, plus
(b) Ninety percent (90%) of the cost, including freight charges, of new vessels held more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days but less than
seven hundred thirty-one (731) days from date of delivery to Motor Yachts or any Subsidiary of MarineMax, plus
(c) Eighty percent (80%) of (i) NADA or BUC Value of used vessels held less than one hundred eighty-one (181) days, and (ii) the cost,
including freight charges, of new vessels held more than seven hundred thirty
(730) days but less than nine hundred twelve (912) days from date of delivery to Motor Yachts or any Subsidiary of MarineMax, plus
(d) Seventy-two percent (72%) of (i) NADA or BUC Value of used vessels held more than one hundred eighty (180) days but less than three
hundred sixty-six (366) days, and (ii) the cost, including freight charges, of new vessels held more than nine hundred eleven
(911) days but less than one thousand ninety-eight (1,098) days from date of delivery to Motor Yachts or any Subsidiary of MarineMax, plus
(e) Seventy-five percent (75%) of cost or market value (whichever is lower), excluding freight, of parts, plus
(f) Eighty percent (80%) of the amount due and owing on Qualified Accounts, plus
(g) One hundred percent (100%) of Vessel Deposits, less any deposit made by such customer with Motor Yachts for that vessel;
provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein: (i) the Borrowing Base shall be the lesser of (l) the
aggregate of amounts calculated in items (a) through (g) above; or (2) the line of credit approved for Borrowers, which currently is
Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00); (ii) all inventory utilized in the Borrowing Base calculation shall be Qualified Inventory; (iii) in the
event of a conflict in the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions set forth in the Borrowers' Certificates, the terms
and conditions of the Borrowers' Certificates shall control; and (iv) Borrowers' Certificates shall be delivered to the Bank once per month or as
may be reasonably requested by Bank in accordance with Section 5 hereinbelow.
"CASH COLLATERAL ACCOUNT" means a commercial Deposit Account designated "cash collateral account" and maintained by Motor
Yachts with Bank, without liability by Bank to pay interest thereon, from which account Bank shall have the exclusive right to withdraw funds
until all Obligations are paid, performed, satisfied, enforced, and observed in full.
"CASH SECURITY" means all cash, Instruments, Deposit Accounts, and other cash equivalents, whether matured or unmatured, whether
collected or in the process of collection, upon which Motor Yachts presently has or may hereafter have any claim, that are presently or may
hereafter be existing or maintained with, issued by, drawn upon, or in the possession of Bank.
"COLLATERAL" means:
(a) all of Motor Yachts' Accounts, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired or received by Motor Yachts;
(b) all of Motor Yachts' Inventory, whether now owned or
hereafter acquired by Motor Yachts;
(c) all funds on deposit in the Cash Collateral Account;
(d) all of Motor Yachts' Contract Rights;
(e) all of Motor Yachts' Cash Security; and
(f) all of the Proceeds of Motor Yachts' Accounts,
Inventory, Cash Security, Contract Rights and Cash
Collateral Account.
"CONTRACT RIGHT" means (a) all rights under a contract between Motor Yachts and a Motor Yachts customer for the sale or construction
and sale of a vessel, and
(b) all rights under contracts between Motor Yachts and Hatteras for the construction of vessels.
"DEPOSIT ACCOUNT" means (a) any deposit account, and (b) any demand, time, savings, passbook, or a similar account maintained with a
bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or similar organization, other than an account evidenced by a certificate of deposit.
"DOCUMENT" means (a) any document, (b) any document of title, including a bill of lading, dock warrant, dock receipt, warehouse receipt or
order for the delivery of Goods, and any other document which in the regular course of business or financing is treated as adequately
evidencing that the Person in possession of it is entitled to receive, hold, and dispose of the document and the Goods it covers, and (c) any
receipt covering Goods
stored under a statute requiring a bond against withdrawal or a license for the issuance of receipts in the nature of warehouse receipts even
though issued by a Person who is the owner of the Goods and is not a warehouseman.
"ENVIRONMENTAL LAW" means any federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or decree regulating,
relating to, or imposing liability upon a Person in connection with the use, release or disposal of any hazardous, toxic or dangerous substance,
waste or material.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
"ERISA AFFILIATE" means each Person (whether or not incorporated) which together with Borrowers or any Affiliate of theirs would be
treated as a single employer under ERISA.
"EVENT OF DEFAULT" means the occurrence of any of the events set forth in
Section 9 of this Agreement.
"FINANCIAL IMPAIRMENT" means the distressed economic condition of a Person manifested by any one or more of the following events:
(a) adjudicated bankruptcy or insolvency or death or discontinuation of the business of the Person;
(b) the Person ceases, is unable, or admits in writing its inability, to make timely payment upon the Person's debts, obligations, or liabilities as
they mature or come due;
(c) assignment by the Person for the benefit of creditors;
(d) voluntary institution by the Person or consent granted by the Person to the involuntary institution whether by petition, complaint,
application, default, answer (including, without limitation, an answer or any other permissible or required responsive pleading admitting (1) the
jurisdiction of the forum or (2) any material allegations of the petition, complaint, application, or other writing to which such answer serves as
a responsive pleading thereto), or otherwise of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution,
liquidation, receivership, trusteeship, or similar proceeding pursuant to or purporting to be pursuant to any bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of debt, dissolution, liquidation, receivership, trusteeship, or similar law of any jurisdiction;
(e) voluntary application by the Person for or consent granted by the Person to the involuntary appointment of any receiver, trustee, or similar
officer (1) for the Person or (2) of or for all or any substantial part of the Person's property;
(f) entry, without the Person's application, approval, or consent, of any order that is not dismissed, stayed, or discharged within sixty (60) days
from its entry, which is pursuant to or purporting to be pursuant to any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, readjustment of
debt, dissolution, liquidation, receivership, trusteeship or similar law of any jurisdiction (1) approving an involuntary petition seeking an
arrangement of the Person's creditors, (2) approving an involuntary petition seeking reorganization of the Person, or (3) appointing any
receiver, trustee, or similar officer
(i) for the Person, or (ii) of or for all or any substantial part of the Person's property;
(g) any judgment, writ, warrant of attachment, execution, or similar process is issued or levied against all or any substantial part of the Person's
property and such judgment, writ, warrant of attachment, execution, or similar process is not released, vacated, or fully bonded within forty
(40) days after its issue or levy.
"FOREIGN ACCOUNT" means any Account which arises out of contracts with or orders from an Account Debtor which is not a resident of
the United States.
"GAAP" shall mean generally acceptable accounting principles as in effect, which shall include the official interpretation thereof by the
Financing Accounting Standards Board, consistently applied.
"GENERAL INTANGIBLE" means (a) any general intangible, and (b) any personal property (including things in action) other than Goods,
Accounts, Contract Rights, Chattel Paper, Documents, Instruments, and money.
"GOODS" means (a) any goods, and (b) all things which are movable at the time the security interest granted Bank under this Agreement
attaches or which are fixtures but does not include money, Instruments, Documents, Accounts, Chattel Paper, General Intangibles, and Contract
Rights.
"GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT" means any Account which arises out of contracts with or orders from the United States or any of its
departments agencies, or instrumentalities.
"HATTERAS" means Hatteras Yachts, a division of Genmar Industries, Inc.
"INSTRUMENT" means:
(a) any instrument;
(b) any negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument
(including, without limitation, drafts, checks,
acceptances, certificates of deposit, and notes);
(c) any security; and
(d) any other writing which:
(l) evidences a right to the payment of money,
(2) is not itself a security agreement or lease,
and
(3) is of a type which in the ordinary course of
business is transferred by delivery with any
necessary endorsement or assignment.
"INVENTORY" means:
(a) any inventory;
(b) all Goods that are raw materials;
(c) all Goods that are work in process or production;
(d) all Goods that are materials used or consumed in
the ordinary course of a Person's business;
(e) all Goods that are, in the ordinary course of a
Person's business, held for sale or lease or
furnished or to be furnished under contracts of
service; and
(f) all substitutes and replacements for, and parts,
accessories, additions, attachments, or
accessions to (a) to (e) above.
"LIBOR RATE" means the 90-day London Interbank Offered Rate published in the Eastern Edition of the Wall Street Journal on the last
business day of Bank's accounting month, effective for the next accounting month.
"LOAN ACCOUNT" means an account maintained by Bank on its books, which will evidence all Advances, accrued interest thereon, other
amounts due Bank with respect to such Advances, and all payments thereof by Borrowers.
"MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN" means a plan described in ERISA which covers employees of the Borrowers, any Affiliate, or any ERISA
Affiliate.
"NADA OR BUC VALUE" means the wholesale value published in the most recent NADA Small Boat Appraisal Guide, but if no wholesale
value is available for the boat in such Guide, then it shall be the wholesale value published in the most recent BUC Used Boat Price Guide.
"OBLIGATIONS" means any of the following obligations, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, secured or unsecured, matured or
unmatured, which were originally contracted with Bank or another Person and now owing to or hereafter acquired in any manner partially or
totally by Bank or in which Bank may have acquired a participation, contracted by Borrowers alone or jointly or severally with another Person,
excluding, however, recourse, dealer paper and retail obligations of Borrowers (or any one of them), whether or not owed to or incurred with
Bank or any other Person:
(a) any and all indebtedness, obligations, liabilities, contracts, indentures, agreements, warranties, covenants, guaranties, representations,
provisions, terms, and conditions of whatever kind, now existing or hereafter arising, and however evidenced, that are now or hereafter owed,
incurred, or executed by Borrowers to, in favor of, or with Bank (including, without limitation, those as are set forth or contained in, referred
to, evidenced by, or executed with reference to this Agreement, the Loan Account, any promissory notes, letter of credit agreements, advance
agreements, indemnity agreements, guaranties, lines of credit, mortgage deeds, security agreements, assignments, pledge agreements,
hypothecation agreements, Instruments, and acceptance financing agreements), and including any partial or total extension, restatement,
renewal, amendment, and substitution thereof or therefor;
(b) any and all claims of whatever kind of Bank against Borrowers, now existing or hereafter arising including, without limitation, any arising
out of or in any way connected with warranties made by Borrowers to Bank in connection with any Instrument deposited with or purchased by
Bank;
(c) any and all of Bank's Related Expenses incurred after the occurrence of an Event of Default.
"ORGANIZATION" means a corporation, government or government subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability
company, partnership, association, two or more Persons having a joint or common interest, and any other legal or commercial entity.
"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established pursuant to Title IV of ERISA.
"PERMITTED LIENS" means those liens described on Schedule 4(e) hereto.
"PERSON" means an individual or an Organization.
"PLAN" means any plan (other than a Multiemployer Plan) defined in ERISA in which the Borrowers or any Affiliate is, or has been at any
time during the preceding two (2) years, an "employer" or a "substantial employer" as such terms are defined in ERISA.
"PROCEEDS" means (a) any proceeds, and (b) whatever is received upon the sale, exchange, collection, or other disposition of Collateral or
Proceeds, whether cash or non-cash. Cash Proceeds includes, without limitation, moneys, checks, and Deposit Accounts. Proceeds includes,
without limitation, any Account arising when the right to payment is earned under a Contract Right, any insurance payable by reason of loss or
damage to the Collateral, and any return or unearned premium upon any cancellation of
insurance. Except as expressly authorized in this Agreement, Bank's right to Proceeds specifically set forth herein or indicated in any financing
statement shall never constitute an express or implied authorization on the part of Bank to Borrowers' sale, exchange, collection, or other
disposition of any or all of the Collateral, except in the ordinary course of Borrowers' business and except the sale of chattel paper.
"PROHIBITED TRANSACTION" means any prohibited transaction as that term is defined for purposes of ERISA.
"QUALIFIED ACCOUNT" means an Account of Motor Yachts which, at all times until it is collected in full, continuously meets the following
requirements:
(a) is not subject to any claim for credit, allowance, or adjustment by the Account Debtor or any set off or counter claim;
(b) either (i) arose in the ordinary course of Motor Yachts' business from the performance (fully completed) of services or bona fide sale of
Goods which have been shipped to the Account Debtor, and not more than ninety (90) days have elapsed since the performance (fully
completed) of services or the sale of Goods for or to the Account Debtor or (ii) is otherwise due and payable to Motor Yachts from a
manufacturer or vendor;
(c) no notice of the Financial Impairment of the Account Debtor has been received by Borrowers;
(d) is not subject to an assignment, pledge, claim, mortgage, lien, or security interest of any type except that granted to or in favor of Bank;
(e) Account Debtor has not rejected, returned, revoked acceptance of, or refused to accept any of the Goods or services or claims which are the
subject of the Account,
(f) Motor Yachts has not received any Instrument or Chattel Paper with respect to or in payment of the Account;
(g) Bank has not determined in the exercise of its reasonable discretion that the Account is unsatisfactory in any material respect;
(h) is not a Government Account, unless Bank's security interest in such Government Account is perfected according to the Federal Assignment
of Claims Act;
(i) is not an Account due from any Affiliate, shareholder or employee of Motor Yachts;
(j) is not a Foreign Account; and
(k) is not evidenced by a promissory note or any other negotiable instrument;
(l) is not an Account owed to Motor Yachts by an Account Debtor which has failed to pay more than 25% of its currently outstanding Accounts
within 90 days of the claim, service or sale of goods, unless Bank otherwise approves the inclusion of such Account.
"QUALIFIED INVENTORY" means all Vessel Deposits and all Inventory EXCEPT Inventory which is:
(a) located outside the United States;
(b) in the possession of a bailee or a third party;
(c) work in process;
(d) damaged, defective, or, as mutually agreed, obsolete;
(e) held by Motor Yachts or a third party on consignment; or
(f) Bank has reasonably determined that the Inventory is unsatisfactory in any material respect.
"RELATED EXPENSES" means any and all reasonable costs, liabilities, and expenses (including, without limitation, losses, damages,
penalties, claims, actions, reasonable attorney's fees, legal expenses, judgments, suits, and disbursements) incurred by, imposed upon, or
asserted against, Bank, after the occurrence or in connection with the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, in any
attempt by Bank:
(a) to obtain, preserve, perfect, or enforce any security interest evidenced by (i) this Agreement, or (ii) any other pledge agreement, mortgage
deed, hypothecation agreement, guaranty, security agreement, assignment, or security instrument executed or given by Borrowers to or in favor
of Bank;
(b) to obtain payment, performance, and observance of any and all of the Obligations;
(c) to maintain, insure, audit, collect, preserve, repossess, and dispose of any of the Collateral, including, without limitation, costs and expenses
for appraisals, assessments, and audits of Borrowers or the Collateral; or
(d) incidental or related to (a) through (c) above, including, without limitation, interest thereupon from the date incurred, imposed, or asserted
until paid at the rate payable as set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement, but in no event greater than the highest rate permitted by law.
"REPORTABLE EVENT" means any reportable event as that term is defined for purposes of ERISA.
"REVOLVER ADVANCE OR ADVANCE(S)" means any advance made by Bank to the Borrowers, subject to the provisions, terms and
conditions of Section 2(a) hereof, which Revolver Advance shall be payable in accordance with the terms of this Credit Facility.
"SUBORDINATED DEBT" means Indebtedness of a Person which is subordinated, in a manner satisfactory to the Bank, to all indebtedness
owing to the Bank.
"SUBSIDIARY" means any Person of which more than fifty percent (50%) of (i) the voting rights entitling the holders thereof to elect a
majority of the Board of Directors, manager, or trustees thereof, or (ii) the interest in the capital or profits of such Person, which at the time is
owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Borrowers or one or more other Affiliates.
"TANGIBLE NET WORTH" means the total assets of MarineMax on a consolidated basis less the sum of MarineMax's (i) total liabilities
excluding Subordinated Debt plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all intangible assets, and Accounts due from any Affiliate, shareholder or
employee of MarineMax, excluding, however, Accounts due from Brunswick Corporation or its subsidiaries.
"TERMINATION DATE" means July 12, 2002, or such earlier date on which the commitment of the Bank to make Advances pursuant to
Section 2(a) hereof shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement.
"VESSEL DEPOSITS" means deposits made by Motor Yachts to Hatteras or any other manufacturer approved by Bank for new vessels
constructed by Hatteras or such manufacturers for delivery to either (i) a Motor Yachts customer who has contracted with Motor Yachts to have
such vessel constructed or (ii) Motor Yachts as stock for inventory, which stock Bank has approved in writing on at least a semi-annual basis.
The foregoing definitions shall be applicable to the singulars and plurals of the foregoing defined terms.
2. STATEMENT OF TERMS
(a) (i) Revolving Credit. Bank will, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, up to and including the Termination Date, make
Revolver Advances to or for the account of Borrowers up to but not exceeding an aggregate unpaid principal amount outstanding at any one
time on Revolver Advances equal to the lesser of (a) the line of credit approved for Borrowers, which is currently Thirty Million Dollars
($30,000,000.00), or (b) the Borrowing Base. The Borrowers may borrow, repay and reborrow such maximum amount of credit. The Bank
shall debit to the Loan Account the amount of each Revolver Advance made under this Agreement and all interest, other compensation, or
other fees payable on all Revolver Advances and shall credit to the Loan Account each payment of (a) principal and interest accrued on all
outstanding Revolver Advances and (b) other amounts payable under this Agreement by the appropriate entries. Payments made on or before
2:00
p.m. (Cleveland time) shall be credited the same day as when made. The Loan Account shall constitute prima facie evidence of all Revolver
Advances made by Bank pursuant to this Agreement. In the event of any discrepancy between the records of Bank and Borrowers with regard
to the Loan Account, the records of Bank shall be presumed to be correct unless the Borrowers
notify Bank of an error within thirty (30) business days after having discovered any such error or unless Borrowers and Bank mutually agree
with regard to an appropriate change in such records. Borrowers shall execute and deliver to Bank a master promissory note, substantially in
the form of attached Exhibit B, to evidence all Revolver Advances under this Agreement.
(ii) Interest Rates and Payment of Interest. As compensation for the Revolver Advances made by Bank, Borrowers undertake and agree to pay
to Bank on the fifteenth day of each calendar month interest upon the actual daily balance in Borrowers' Loan Account during the preceding
month at an annual rate equal to a rate per annum of the Libor Rate plus one hundred sixty (160) basis points.
(iii) Borrowers shall repay to the Bank on the Termination Date the net balance in the Borrowers' Loan Account.
(b)(i) Advances. Advances shall be made pursuant to Borrowers' telephonic request therefor (a "Request for a Advance"), given by Borrowers
to Bank stating the date of the proposed borrowing, the amount of Bank's Advance, and the total amount to be borrowed. Bank shall promptly
thereafter confirm each request for an Advance in writing delivered pursuant to Section 12(c) hereof but without the required copy (provided
that failure to confirm the same shall not in any manner affect Borrowers' liability therefor). Each Advance shall not be in an amount less than
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). Lender may condition any Advance upon Lender's receipt, in form and substance acceptable to it,
of such other information as it may deem necessary or appropriate.
(ii) Computation of Interest. Interest under this Agreement shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days, for the actual number of days
(including the first day but excluding the last day) elapsed.
(iii) Default Interest Rate. After maturity (whether by acceleration or otherwise), the unpaid principal and accrued interest on any Advance
shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to three percent (3%) in excess of the interest rate prior to default. Notwithstanding the Bank's
remedies as set forth in Section 10 hereof, prior to maturity hereof, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default under this Agreement and until
such Event of Default is cured by Borrowers, at Bank's option and upon written notice to Borrowers, the unpaid principal and accrued interest
on any Advance shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to three percent (3%) in excess of the interest rate prior to default.
(c) Borrowers agree that, upon notice from Bank after the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrowers shall pay Bank a collateral monitoring
fee of $1,000 per
month, payable on each interest payment date determined in accordance with Section 2(a) hereof.
3. SECURITY INTEREST IN COLLATERAL
In consideration of and as security for the full and complete payment, performance, and observance of all Obligations, Motor Yachts does
hereby (a) grant to Bank a security interest in the Collateral, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or received by Motor Yachts, and (b)
assign to Bank all of its right, title, and interest (including, without limitation, all rights to payment) arising under or with respect to all of
Motor Yachts' Accounts and Contract Rights, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or received by Motor Yachts, but not including any
duty, obligation, or liability of Motor Yachts with respect thereto.
4. WARRANTIES
Borrowers represent and warrant to Bank (which representations and warranties shall survive the execution of this Agreement and all
Advances) that:
(a) MarineMax and Motor Yachts are duly organized and existing corporations under the laws of the state of their incorporation and are duly
qualified and in good standing in every state in which they are doing business where failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect
on Borrowers;
(b) The execution, delivery, and performance hereof are within MarineMax's corporate powers, have been duly authorized, and are not in
contravention of law or the terms of MarineMax's charter, by-laws, or regulations, as the case may be, or of any indenture, agreement, or
undertaking to which MarineMax is a party or by which it is bound, a violation of which could have a material adverse effect on MarineMax or
the enforceability of Bank's rights hereunder;
(c) The execution, delivery, and performance hereof are within Motor Yachts' corporate powers, have been duly authorized, and are not in
contravention of law or the terms of Motor Yachts' charter, by-laws, or regulations, as the case may be, or of any indenture, agreement, or
undertaking to which Motor Yachts is a party or by which it is bound;
(d) This Agreement and the other documents executed pursuant hereto have been duly executed and are valid and binding obligations of
Borrowers, fully enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and
other similar laws relating to the rights of creditors generally and subject to the availability of equitable remedies and the application of
equitable principles;
(e) Except for any security interest granted to or in favor of Bank, Permitted Liens, and any potential claims of a customer who has made a
deposit for a particular vessel, Motor Yachts is, and as to Collateral to be acquired after the date hereof will be, the owner of the Collateral free
from any claim, lien, encumbrance, or security interest of any type, and Borrowers agree that they will defend the Collateral against all claims
and demands of all Persons at any time claiming the same or any interest therein;
(f) The offices where Motor Yachts keeps all of its records pertaining to its Accounts and Contract Rights are located at:
700 South Federal Highway, Pompano, Florida 33062;
(g) Subject to any limitation stated herein or in connection herewith, all information furnished to Bank concerning Borrowers or the Collateral
is, or will be at the time such information is furnished, accurate and correct in all material respects and complete insofar as is necessary to give
Bank true and accurate knowledge of the subject matter;
(h) Motor Yachts is the lawful owner of and has full and unqualified right to transfer a security interest in all of the Collateral to Bank. Except
as otherwise permitted in writing by the Bank, such Collateral is not and will not, so long as Motor Yachts has any Obligations to Bank or
Bank has any obligation to lend money to Borrowers under this Agreement, be subject to any adverse financing statement, encumbrance, claim,
lien, or security interest of any type except any granted to or in favor of Bank, Permitted Liens and any potential claims of a customer who has
made a deposit for a particular vessel;
(i) Each Qualified Account included with the aggregate amount of Qualified Accounts set forth on each Borrowers' Certificate now or hereafter
furnished to Bank shall meet, as of the date stated thereon, all eligibility requirements specified in the Section l definition of Qualified Account;
(j) There is no pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding affecting MarineMax or its Subsidiaries before any court or other governmental
authority or any arbitrator which if adversely determined may materially adversely affect the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of
MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or the ability of Borrowers to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement,
except as set forth in Schedule 4(j);
(k) MarineMax and its Subsidiaries are in material compliance with all Environmental Laws and all applicable federal, state, and local health
and safety and other laws, regulations, ordinances or rules, except to the extent that any non-compliance will not, in the aggregate, have a
materially adverse
effect on MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or the ability of the Borrowers to fulfill their respective obligations under this
Agreement or any of the notes delivered pursuant hereto;
(l) The consolidated financial statements of MarineMax dated September 30, 1998 and quarterly financial statements dated December 31, 1998,
copies of which have been delivered to Bank, fairly present the financial condition of such Persons as at the respective dates thereof and their
results of operations for the fiscal periods ended on the respective dates thereof, all in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, subject, in
the case of unaudited financial statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments, and since the respective dates of such financial
statements, there has been no material adverse change in MarineMax's condition or operations;
(m) Borrowers have filed, or caused to be filed, all federal, state, local and foreign tax returns required to be filed by them, and have paid, or
caused to be paid, all taxes as are shown on such returns, or on any assessment received by them, to the extent that such taxes have become
due, except as otherwise contested in good faith. Borrowers have set aside proper amounts on their books, determined in accordance with
GAAP, for the payment of all taxes for the years that have not been audited by the respective tax authorities and for taxes being contested by
any of the entities;
(n) Borrowers have received consideration which is the reasonable equivalent value of the obligations and liabilities that the Borrowers have
incurred to Bank. The Borrowers are not insolvent as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will the Borrowers be rendered
insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the notes delivered to Bank pursuant hereto. The Borrowers are not engaged or
about to engage in any business or transaction for which the assets retained by them shall be an unreasonably small capital, taking into
consideration the obligations to Bank incurred hereunder. The Borrowers do not intend to, nor do they believe that they will, incur debts
beyond their ability to pay them as they mature;
(o) Neither MarineMax nor any of its Subsidiaries is in material default in the performance, observance, or fulfillment of any of the obligations,
covenants, or conditions contained in any agreement or instrument to which they are a party, which default materially adversely affects the
business, properties, assets, or financial condition of MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole;
(p) Motor Yachts is not in default in the performance, observance, or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants, or conditions contained in
any agreement or instrument to which it is a party, which default materially
adversely affects the business, properties, assets, or financial condition of Motor Yachts;
(q) No Reportable Event or Prohibited Transaction has occurred and is continuing with respect to any Plan, and the Borrowers have incurred no
"accumulated funding deficiency" (as that term is defined by ERISA) since the effective date of ERISA;
(r) Motor Yachts has places of business or maintains its Inventory at the locations set forth on Schedule 4(r);
(s) Each Borrower's Location is set forth on Schedule 4(s);
(t) Borrowers are not a party to any agreement or other instrument or subject to any other restriction which materially and adversely affects or
could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect their respective businesses, properties, assets, operations or condition, financial
or otherwise, and MarineMax and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, are not in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of
the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in any agreement or instrument to which they are a party, which default could adversely
affect the respective businesses, properties, assets or financial condition of MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole;
(u) Schedule 4(u) lists MarineMax's Subsidiaries as of the date of this Agreement; and
(v) Borrowers have not operated under, or used or done business under, any trade or fictitious name other than their respective corporate
names.
5. COVENANTS
Borrowers undertake, covenant, and agree that, until the full and complete payment, performance, and observance of all Obligations:
(a) MarineMax shall deliver to Bank within twenty (20) days after the close of each month, a statement of condition of MarineMax on a
consolidated basis for such period, certified as complete and correct by a duly authorized officer of MarineMax, as well as a certificate showing
MarineMax's compliance with all financial covenants herein;
(b) MarineMax shall deliver to Bank within forty-five (45) days after the close of each calendar quarter, a statement of cash flows of
MarineMax on a
consolidated basis for such period, certified as complete and correct by a duly authorized officer of MarineMax;
(c) MarineMax shall deliver to Bank, not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of MarineMax, consolidated
financial statements of MarineMax covering such fiscal year and containing an unqualified audit opinion by a certified public accountant
acceptable to Bank;
(d) MarineMax shall deliver to Bank within sixty (60) days prior to the close of each fiscal year of MarineMax, an annual projection of
MarineMax's financial statements on a consolidated basis for the next fiscal year;
(e) MarineMax shall deliver to Bank within forty-five (45) days after each filing period, corporate 10-Q's of MarineMax, certified by
MarineMax's Chief Financial Officer;
(f) Borrowers shall provide Bank with at least forty-five (45) days prior written notification of:
(1) any change in any location where Motor Yachts' Inventory is maintained, and any new locations where Motor Yachts' Inventory is to be
maintained,
(2) any change in the location of the office where Motor Yachts' records pertaining to its Accounts and Contract Rights are kept,
(3) the location of any new places of business of Motor Yachts and the changing or closing of any of Motor Yachts' existing places of business,
(4) any change in Borrowers' names, and
(5) any change in Borrowers' Location;
(g) MarineMax shall promptly notify the Bank in writing of (a) any future event which, if it had existed on the date of this Agreement, would
have required material qualification of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 4 hereof and (b) any material adverse change in
the condition, business, or prospects, financial or otherwise, of MarineMax and its subsidiaries taken as a whole;
(h) Borrowers shall promptly and in any event within ten (10) business days after the occurrence of a Reportable Event with respect to a Plan,
provide to Bank a copy of any materials required to be filed with the PBGC with respect to such Reportable Event or those that would have
been required to be filed if the thirty (30) day notice requirement to the PBGC had not been waived;
(i) MarineMax shall promptly upon receipt, and in no event more than ten (10) business days after receipt, of a notice by MarineMax or any of
its Subsidiaries, ERISA Affiliate, or any administrator of any Plan or Multiemployer Plan that the PBGC has instituted proceedings to
terminate such Plan or to appoint a trustee to administer such Plan, provide to Bank a copy of such notice;
(j) Borrowers shall not permit its aggregate Obligations to Bank pursuant to Paragraph 2(a) hereof at any time to exceed the lesser of (1) the
Borrowing Base or (2) Borrowers' currently approved line of credit;
(k) Borrowers shall, if requested, deliver to Bank within twenty
(20) days after the close of each month, in form and substance acceptable to Bank (1) aging reports for Accounts and payables for Motor
Yachts, each substantiated by detailed supporting schedules, (2) a schedule of Motor Yachts' Inventory showing the cost or market value
thereof, whichever is lower, and (3) such other reports as Bank may reasonably request;
(l) Borrowers shall, within twenty (20) days after the close of each month, and at any other times reasonably required by Bank, deliver to Bank
a Borrowers' Certificate fully completed as to all figures and information called for therein and certified as materially complete and correct by
duly authorized officers of Borrowers;
(m) Borrowers shall promptly pay and discharge when due, all taxes, assessments, and governmental charges of every kind and nature that
have been lawfully levied, assessed, or imposed upon Borrowers or their respective properties, including the use thereof, or any of the
Obligations, which, if unpaid, would become liens against their respective assets including, without limitation, all sums due and owing to any
taxing authority for income and other taxes withheld from the wages and salaries of its employees, except to the extent Borrowers are
reasonably contesting in good faith any such tax, assessment, or charge with an adequate reserve provided therefor;
(n) Borrowers shall at all reasonable times and upon at least two
(2) business days prior notice (which may be verbal notice) allow Bank by or through any of its officers, agents, employees, attorneys, or
accountants to (1) examine, inspect, and make extracts from Borrowers' books and other records, including, without limitation, the tax returns
of Borrowers and any of Borrowers' Subsidiaries, (2) arrange for verification of Motor Yachts' Accounts, under reasonable procedures,
including directly with Account Debtors after the occurrence of an Event of Default or by other methods, and (3) examine and inspect
Borrowers' Inventory wherever located;
(o) Borrowers shall promptly furnish to Bank upon request (1) additional statements and information with respect to the Collateral, and all
writings and information relating to or evidencing any of Motor Yachts' Accounts (including, without limitation, computer printouts or
typewritten reports listing the mailing addresses of all present Account Debtors), and (2) any other writings and information as Bank may
reasonably request;
(p) Borrowers shall upon request of Bank promptly take such action and promptly make, execute, and deliver all such additional and further
items, assurances, and instruments as Bank may reasonably require, including, without limitation, financing statements, so as to completely
vest in and ensure to Bank its rights hereunder and in or to the Collateral. If certificates of title are issued or outstanding with respect to any of
Motor Yachts' Inventory, Borrowers will cause the interest of Bank to be properly noted thereon at Borrowers' expense to the extent required
by applicable law to perfect a security interest in such Inventory;
(q) Borrowers hereby authorize Bank or Bank's designated agent (but without obligation by Bank to do so) to incur Related Expenses, upon or
during the continuance of any Event of Default, and Borrowers shall promptly repay, reimburse, and indemnify Bank for any and all Related
Expenses. Bank may, at its option, debit Related Expenses directly to the Loan Account;
(r) Motor Yachts shall, if any of Motor Yachts' Accounts arise out of contracts with or orders from the United States or any of its departments,
agencies, or instrumentalities, immediately notify Bank in writing of same and shall execute any writing or take any action required by Bank
with reference to the Federal Assignment of Claims Act;
(s) Motor Yachts shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), borrow any money
or, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume, guarantee, or otherwise become or remain liable with respect to any indebtedness for borrowed
money or advances other than (1) Motor Yachts' Obligations, (2) any indebtedness of Motor Yachts existing on the date hereof and not required
by Bank to be prepaid as a condition to execution of this Agreement, (3) Subordinated Debt, and (4) any indebtedness of Motor Yachts to
MarineMax;
(t) Motor Yachts shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), loan any money to or
guarantee or assume any obligation of any other Person, or purchase (1) any evidence of indebtedness or securities (including stock) other than
direct obligations of the United States of America or any agency thereof,
banker's acceptances, and certificates of deposit issued by any commercial bank in the United States of America, or (2) the business or
substantially all of the property of any other Person other than Subsidiaries of MarineMax, or hereafter make prepayments or advances to
others, provided Motor Yachts may endorse checks, drafts, and similar instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business;
(u) MarineMax shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), purchase or retire any
of its stock or the stock of any Subsidiary or pay or declare in any fiscal year dividends (other than stock dividends) in excess of Ten Million
Dollars ($10,000,000.00) upon all of its stock;
(v) Borrowers shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), enter into any sale and
leaseback transaction or arrangement with any other Person with respect to any of the assets of Borrowers (however, this shall not limit
performance under any lease contract existing on the date hereof and disclosed in writing by Borrowers to Bank);
(w) MarineMax shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), mortgage, pledge,
grant a security interest, or otherwise voluntarily place or permit to be placed any lien upon any assets of MarineMax;
(x) Motor Yachts shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), mortgage, pledge,
grant a security interest, or otherwise voluntarily place or permit to be placed any lien upon any assets of Motor Yachts except any security
interest granted to or in favor of Bank;
(y) Motor Yachts shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), engage in any
transaction with any Subsidiary of MarineMax, unless:
(i) such transaction is at arms length and on terms that are at least as favorable to Motor Yachts as those prevailing at the time for comparable
transactions with nonaffiliated Persons, and
(ii) Motor Yachts will receive no less than fair market value for any assets transferred;
(z) Motor Yachts shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), make any change in
any location where a material part of Motor Yachts' Inventory is maintained or
any change in the location of the offices where Motor Yachts' records pertaining to their respective Accounts and Contract Rights are kept;
(aa) Motor Yachts shall not use any Collateral in material violation of any applicable statute, ordinance, or regulation;
(bb) MarineMax shall not permit MarineMax's ratio of its current assets to current liabilities, on a consolidated basis and calculated on a
monthly basis, to be at any time less than (i) 1.10 to 1.00 for the period of October 1 through June 30 of each year, and (ii) 1.20 to 1.00 for the
period of July 1 through September 30 of each year;
(cc) MarineMax shall not permit MarineMax's ratio of its total liabilities less Subordinated Debt to the sum of its Tangible Net Worth plus total
Subordinated Debt, on a consolidated basis and calculated on a monthly basis, to be at any time more than (i) 5.50 to 1.00 at the end of each
calendar month for the period from January 1 through June 30 of each year, and (ii) 2.75 to 1.00 at the end of each calendar month for the
period from July through December of each year;
(dd) MarineMax shall not permit MarineMax's ratio of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, divided by interest
expense, on a consolidated basis and calculated on a trailing four quarters basis, to be at any time less than 1.75 to 1.00;
(ee) MarineMax shall not permit MarineMax's Tangible Net Worth to be less than Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00), calculated annually
in accordance with MarineMax's current methods of accounting (as of the date hereof), plus fifty percent (50%) of retained earnings for each
year commencing with earnings from fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, it being expressly agreed by Borrowers that MarineMax shall not
change its current method of accounting without the express written consent of the Bank (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld);
(ff) Borrowers shall not make any payment upon their outstanding Subordinated Debt, except in such manner and amounts as may be expressly
authorized in any subordination agreement presently or hereafter held by the Bank;
(gg) all of Borrowers' computer hardware and software shall materially provide the following functions:
(l) consistently handle date information before, during and after January 1, 2000, including, but not limited to, accepting date input,
providing date output and performing calculations on dates or portions of dates;
(2) function accurately in accordance with the specifications of such computer hardware or software and without interruption before, during
and after January 1, 2000, without any change in operations associated with the advent of the new century;
(3) respond to two-digit date input in a way that resolves any ambiguity as to century in a disclosed, defined and predetermined manner; and
(4) store and provide output of date information in ways that are unambiguous as to century.
6. COLLECTIONS AND RECEIPT OF PROCEEDS BY BORROWERS
If an Event of Default shall occur and during the continuance thereof, both (1) the lawful collection and enforcement of all of Motor Yachts'
Accounts, and (2) the lawful receipt and retention by Motor Yachts of all Proceeds of all of Motor Yachts' Accounts, Contract Rights and
Inventory shall be remitted daily by Motor Yachts to Bank in the form in which they are received by Motor Yachts, either by mailing or by
delivering such collections and Proceeds to Bank, appropriately endorsed for deposit in the Cash Collateral Account. Motor Yachts will not
commingle such collections or Proceeds with any of Motor Yachts' other funds or property, but will hold such collections and Proceeds
separate and apart therefrom upon an express trust for Bank. Unless otherwise agreed to by Bank and Borrower, Bank shall apply all of the
account balance in the Cash Collateral Account (allowing two (2) days for collection and clearance of remittances, however, in the event Bank
applies any proceeds from the Cash Collateral Account as a credit to any obligations due Bank and such payment includes uncollected funds,
the Borrowers will incur a charge for those uncollected funds at the floating rate payable on Advances) as a credit against the Loan Account,
including the outstanding principal or interest of any Advance and any other costs and expenses agreed to be paid by Borrowers pursuant to and
in connection with this Agreement. If any remittance shall be dishonored, or if, upon final payment, any claim with respect thereto shall be
made against Bank on its warranties of collection, Bank may charge the amount of such item against the Cash Collateral Account or any other
Deposit Account maintained by Motor Yachts with Bank, and, in any event, retain same and Motor Yachts interest therein as additional
security for the Obligations. The Bank may, in its sole discretion, at any time and from time to time, release funds from the Cash Collateral
Account to Motor Yachts for use in Motor Yachts' businesses. The balance in the Cash Collateral Account may be withdrawn by Motor Yachts
upon termination of this Agreement in accordance with Subsection 12(e) of this Agreement. If an Event of Default shall occur and during the
continuance thereof, at Bank's request, Motor Yachts will cause all remittances representing collections and Proceeds of Collateral to be mailed
to a lock box in Cleveland, Ohio, to which Bank shall
have access for the processing of such items in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of Bank's customary lock box agreement.
7. COLLECTIONS AND RECEIPT OF PROCEEDS BY BANK
Motor Yachts hereby constitutes and appoints Bank, or Bank's designated agent, effective upon the occurrence and during the continuance of
an Event of Default, as Motor Yachts' attorney-in-fact to exercise, at any time, all or any of the following powers which, being coupled with an
interest, shall be irrevocable until the complete and full payment, performance, and observance of all Obligations:
(a) to receive, retain, acquire, take, endorse, assign, deliver, accept, and deposit, in the Bank's name or Motor Yachts' name, any and all of
Motor Yachts' cash, Instruments, Proceeds of Motor Yachts' Accounts, Proceeds of Motor Yachts' Inventory, collection of Motor Yachts'
Accounts, and any other writings relating to any of the Collateral;
(b) to transmit to Account Debtors, on any or all of Motor Yachts' Accounts, notice of assignment to Bank thereof and Bank's security interest
therein and to request from such Persons at any time, in the Bank's name or in the name of Motor Yachts , information concerning Motor
Yachts' Accounts and the amounts owing thereon;
(c) to transmit to purchasers of any or all of Motor Yachts' Inventory, notice of Bank's security interest therein, and to request from such
Persons at any time, in Bank's name or in Motor Yachts' name, information concerning Motor Yachts' Inventory and the amounts owing
thereon by such purchasers;
(d) to notify and require Account Debtors on Motor Yachts' Accounts and purchasers of Motor Yachts' Inventory to make payment of their
indebtedness directly to Bank;
(e) to take or bring, in Bank's name or Motor Yachts' name, all steps, actions, suits, or proceedings reasonably deemed by Bank necessary or
desirable to effect the receipt, enforcement, and collection of the Collateral;
(f) to accept all collections in any form relating to the Collateral, including remittances which may reflect deductions, and to deposit the same,
into Motor Yachts' Cash Collateral Account or, at the option of Bank, to apply them as a payment against the Loan Account.
8. INSURANCE AND USE OF INVENTORY
(a) Except upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default:
(1) Motor Yachts may retain possession of and use its Inventory in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or with the terms,
conditions, or provisions of any policy of insurance thereon.
(2) Motor Yachts may sell or lease its Inventory in the ordinary course of business; provided, however, that a sale or lease in the ordinary
course of business does not include a transfer in partial or total satisfaction of a debt, except for transfers in satisfaction of partial or total
purchase money prepayments by a buyer in the ordinary course of Motor Yachts' business. Except upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of any Event of Default, Motor Yachts may also use and consume any raw materials or supplies, the use and consumption of
which are necessary in order to carry on Motor Yachts' business.
(b) Motor Yachts shall obtain, and at all times maintain, insurance upon its Inventory in such form, written by such companies, in such
amounts, for such period, and against such risks as may be reasonably acceptable to Bank, with provisions satisfactory to Bank for payment of
all losses thereunder to Bank and Motor Yachts as their interests may appear (loss payable endorsement in favor of Bank). Any such policies of
insurance shall provide for no less than ten (10) days prior written cancellation notice to Bank. Any sums received by Bank in payment of
insurance losses under the policies may, at the option of Bank, be applied upon the Loan Account, whether or not the same is then due and
payable, or may be delivered to Motor Yachts for the purpose of replacing, repairing, or restoring its Inventory. Bank or Bank's designated
agent is hereby constituted and appointed Motor Yachts' attorney-in-fact effective upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event
of Default to (either in the name of Motor Yachts or in the name of the Bank), make adjustments of all insurance losses covering Collateral,
sign all applications, receipts, releases, and other papers necessary for the collection of any such loss, execute proof of loss, make settlements,
and endorse and collect all Instruments payable or issued to Motor Yachts in connection therewith. Notwithstanding any action by Bank
hereunder, any and all risk of loss or damage to Motor Yachts' Inventory to the extent of any and all deficiencies in the effective insurance
coverage thereof is hereby expressly assumed by Borrowers.
(c) Bank acknowledges that Motor Yachts may transfer Inventory to, and accept Inventory from, Affiliates, provided that any such transfer to
an Affiliate will not cause the total amount of Advances to exceed the Borrowing Base.
9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
(a) Failure of Borrowers to promptly pay any payment Obligation within fifteen (15) days after written notice from Bank that the same is due,
or, perform, or observe any non-payment Obligation within thirty (30) days after written notice from Bank that the same has not been
performed or observed, whether upon demand, at maturity, by acceleration, or otherwise, but
(i) if the failure is subject to cure but (ii) the cure is not able to be completed with such period, then so long as the cure commenced within a
reasonable time and the cure is being diligently pursued by appropriate means at the end of such thirty (30) days, the Borrowers shall have an
additional thirty (30) days to complete the cure;
(b) Failure of Borrowers to promptly pay, perform, or observe when due, whether upon demand, at maturity, by acceleration, or otherwise, or
any event which results in the acceleration of the maturity of, any or all of the indebtedness, obligations, liabilities, contracts, indentures, and
agreements (including, without limitation, any and all warranties, covenants, guaranties, provisions, terms, and conditions set forth or contained
therein) of whatever kind and however evidenced, owed, incurred, or executed by Borrowers, to, in favor of, or with any and all other Persons,
and including any partial or total extension, renewal, amendment, restatement, and substitution thereof or therefor, which failure could have a
material impact on MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole;
(c) Any warranty, representation, or statement made or furnished to Bank in connection with this Agreement or any other writing evidencing or
given as security for any of the Obligations by or on behalf of the Borrowers proves to have been false in any material respect when made,
furnished, or at any time thereafter;
(d) Bank shall reasonably deem itself insecure in good faith believing that the prospect of payment, performance, or observance of any of the
Obligations herein secured is materially impaired;
(e) Uninsured loss, damage, theft, destruction, levy, seizure, or attachment to, of, or upon any material portion of the Collateral, including any
attempt to accomplish the foregoing;
(f) Sale, lease, transfer, assignment, encumbrance, or other disposition of any of the Collateral (other than in the ordinary course of business or
as expressly permitted under this Agreement), without Bank's prior written authorization therefor (which authorization shall not be
unreasonably withheld), including any attempt to accomplish the foregoing;
(g) Any tax lien in excess of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) shall have been filed against Borrowers or any of their property by any
federal, state, or municipal authority;
(h) If any of the following events occur: (a) any Plan incurs any "accumulated funding deficiency" (as such term is defined in ERISA) whether
waived or not, (b) the Borrowers or any Affiliate engages in any Prohibited Transaction, (c) any Plan is terminated (other than terminations
permitted by ERISA),
(d) a trustee is appointed by an appropriate United States district court to administer any Plan, or (e) the PBGC institutes proceedings to
terminate any Plan or to appoint a trustee to administer any Plan;
(i) Financial Impairment of Borrowers or of any other Subsidiary of MarineMax which, in the aggregate, have a materially adverse effect on
MarineMax and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
If there shall occur any Event of Default set forth in (a) through (h) above, Bank, by written notice to Borrowers, may (1) declare the unpaid
principal of and accrued interest on all Obligations to be immediately due and payable and
(2) immediately terminate Bank's commitment to make further Advances under this Agreement, whereupon Obligations shall become and be
forthwith due and payable, and such commitment shall be terminated, without any further notice, presentment, or demand of any kind, all of
which are hereby expressly waived by Borrowers. If there shall occur any Event of Default set forth in (i) above, all Obligations shall
automatically become and be immediately due and payable, and Bank's commitment to make further Advances shall automatically be
terminated, without notice, presentment, or demand of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrowers.
10. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UPON EVENT OF DEFAULT
Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default and during the continuance of such Event of Default, Bank shall have the rights and
remedies of a secured party under the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code in addition to the rights and remedies of a secured party provided
elsewhere within this Agreement or in any other writing executed by Borrowers. Bank may require Borrowers to assemble the Collateral and
make it available to Bank at a reasonably convenient place to be designated by Bank. Unless the Collateral is perishable, threatens to decline
speedily in value, or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Bank will give Borrowers reasonable notice of the time and place of
any public sale of the Collateral or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition thereof is to be made. The requirement
of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is mailed (deposited for delivery, postage prepaid, by U.S. mail) to Borrowers' Location set
forth in Subsection 12(c) of this Agreement (as modified by any change therein which Borrowers have supplied in writing to Bank), or at least
ten (10) days before the time of the public sale or the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition thereof is to be made. At
any such public or private sale, Bank may purchase the Collateral to the extent permitted by law. After deduction for Bank's Related Expenses,
the residue of any such sale or other disposition shall be applied in satisfaction of the Obligations in such order of preference as Bank may
reasonably determine. Any excess, to the extent permitted by law, shall be paid to Borrowers, and Borrowers shall remain liable for any
deficiency.
In addition, upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default and during the continuance of such Event of Default, Bank shall have the right to
obtain new appraisals of the Collateral, the cost of which shall be paid by Borrowers.
11. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO FUTURE ADVANCES
The obligation of Bank to make any Advance to Borrowers after the date of this Agreement shall be subject to the conditions precedent that on
or before the date of such Advance:
(a) The representations and warranties contained in Section 4 of this Agreement and in each document, instrument, agreement, and certificate
delivered to Bank by Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement shall be materially true and correct on and as of such date as if made on and as of
such date; no Event of Default or event or condition that, with the serving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of
Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result from the making of such Advance; and Bank shall have received, if requested by
Bank, a certificate of the chief executive officer or the chief financial officer of Borrowers, dated as of the date of such Advance, to such effect
(in the absence of Bank's request for such a certificate, Borrowers' borrowing of the Advance shall itself constitute a representation to Bank to
such effect);
(b) The making of such Advance shall not contravene any material law, rule or regulation applicable to Bank;
(c) Not later than 2:00 p.m., Cleveland time, on such date, Bank shall have received, by telephone to be promptly confirmed by Bank in
writing, a request by Borrowers to Bank for an Advance in the requested amount;
(d) Prior to the first Advance Borrowers shall have delivered to Bank an opinion of counsel substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
C;
(e) Bank shall have received such other approvals, opinions, appraisals, or documents as it may reasonably request.
12. GENERAL
(a) If any provision, term, or portion, of this Agreement, (including, without limitation, (1) any indebtedness, obligation, liability, contract,
agreement, indenture, warranty, covenant, guaranty, representation, or condition of this Agreement made, assumed, or entered into, (2) any act
of action taken under this Agreement, or (3) any application of this Agreement) is for any reason held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or
invalidity shall not affect any other such provision, term, or portion of this Agreement, each of which shall be construed and enforced as if such
illegal or invalid provision, term, or portion were not contained in this Agreement. Any illegality or invalidity of any application of this
Agreement shall not affect any legal and valid application of this Agreement, and each provision, term, and portion of this Agreement shall be
deemed to be effective, operative, made, entered into, or taken in the manner and to the full extent permitted by law.
(b) Bank shall not be deemed to have waived any of Bank's rights of this Agreement or under any other agreement, instrument, or document
executed by Borrowers, unless such waiver be in writing and signed by Bank. No delay or omission on part of Bank in exercising any right
shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right
or remedy on any future occasion. All of Bank's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement,
instrument, or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Any written demands, written requests, or
written notices to Borrowers that Bank may elect to give shall be effective (1) upon delivery when sent by confirmed facsimile or (2) the next
business day after deposited with a recognized overnight courier for next day delivery or (3) three (3) business days after deposited for
delivery, postage prepaid, by
U.S. mail, and addressed to Borrowers' Location set forth in Subsection 12(c) of this Agreement (as modified by any change therein which
Borrowers have supplied in writing to Bank). If at any time or times, by assignment or otherwise, Bank transfers any of the Obligations or any
part of the Collateral to another Person, such transfer shall carry with it Bank's powers and rights under this Agreement with respect to the
Obligation or Collateral so transferred and the transferee shall have said powers and rights, whether or not they are specifically referred to in
the transfer. To the extent that Bank retains any other of the Obligations or any part of the Collateral, Bank will continue to have the rights and
powers with respect to the Obligations and the Collateral as set forth in this Agreement.
(c) All written notices, requests, or other communications herein provided for must be addressed:
to Borrowers as follows:
c/o MarineMax, Inc. 18167 U.S. Highway, 19 North Clearwater, Florida 33764 Attn: Mr. Michael H. McLamb, CFO
with a copy to:
O'Connor, Cavanagh, Anderson, Killingsworth & Beshears
One East Camelback Road, Suite 1100 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Attention: Robert S. Kant, Esq.
to the Bank as follows:
KeyBank National Association 127 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1306 Attn: Mr. Ken Landon, Senior Vice President
or at such other address as either party may designate to the other in writing. Such communication will be effective as set forth in Section 12(b)
above.
(d) The laws of the State of Ohio shall govern the construction of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any terms not specifically
defined in this Agreement that may be so specifically defined pursuant to Article 9 of the UCC as adopted in Ohio, and including any
amendments thereof or any substitution therefor) and the rights and duties of Borrowers and Bank. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit
of Borrowers and Bank and their respective successors and assigns. The rights and powers given in this Agreement to the Bank are in addition
to those otherwise created or existing in the same Collateral by virtue of other agreements or writings.
(e) Borrowers may terminate this Agreement by giving Bank not less than ten (10) days prior written notice of termination and by paying,
performing, and observing in full all Obligations. Notwithstanding the termination of the line of credit hereunder, this Agreement and the
security interest in the Collateral shall continue in full force and effect after such termination until all Obligations of Borrowers to Bank have
been paid, performed, and observed in full.
(f) In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular number include the plural, and in the plural number include
the singular.
(g) Borrowers hereby release Bank from and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Bank, and its officers, agents, and employees for any and
all claims of Borrowers or any other Person for damage or loss caused by any act or acts under this Agreement or in furtherance of this
Agreement whether by omission or commission, and whether based upon any error of judgment or mistake of law or fact (except gross
negligence, willful misconduct or other negligence) on the part of Bank, or its officers, agents, and employees.
(h) Bank is hereby authorized to fill in all blank spaces in this Agreement, to correct patent errors in this Agreement, to complete or correct the
description of the Collateral, and to date this Agreement.
(i) This Agreement is assignable by Bank upon notice to Borrowers and shall be binding on Bank's respective successors, assigns, and
nominees.
(j) This Agreement and any promissory notes or other writing executed and delivered by Borrowers to Bank in connection herewith integrate
all the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersede all oral representations and negotiations and prior writings
with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(k) Wherever this Agreement provides that an action may be taken only with the consent or approval of Bank, such consent or approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
13. JURY TRIAL WAIVER
BORROWERS AND BANK EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY PARTICIPATE IN RESOLVING ANY DISPUTE,
WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, BETWEEN BANK AND BORROWERS ARISING OUT OF, IN
CONNECTION WITH, RELATED TO, OR INCIDENTAL TO ANY RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THEM IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE NOTE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED
OR DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED THERETO.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written.
Witnessed by: BORROWERS:
/s/ Scott R. Ward MARINEMAX, INC.
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Scott R. Ward
Sr. Vice President /s/ Michael H. McLamb
Print Name/Title-------------------- By: -------------------------------
Michael H. McLamb,
Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ William R. Thompson
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William R. Thompson
Natn'l Mfg. Mgr.
Print Name/Title--------------------
/s/ Scott R. Ward MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC.
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Scott R. Ward
Sr. Vice President /s/ Michael H. McLamb
Print Name/Title-------------------- By: -------------------------------
Michael H. McLamb,
Vice President & Secretary
/s/ William R. Thompson
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William R. Thompson
Natn'l Mfg. Mgr.
Print Name/Title--------------------
BANK:
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
/s/ Scott R. Ward
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Scott R. Ward
Sr. Vice President /s/ Ken Landon
Print Name/Title-------------------- By: -------------------------------
Ken Landon
Title: Senior Vice President
/s/ William R. Thompson
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William R. Thompson
Natn'l Mfg. Mgr.
Print Name/Title--------------------
EXHIBIT B
MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE
$30,000,000.00 Executed ____________
July 12, 1999
As of July 12, 1999, the undersigned (herein called "Borrowers") promise to pay to the order of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Cleveland, Ohio (herein called "Bank"), the sum of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00) or such lesser amount of Advances as shall have
actually been borrowed by Borrowers from Bank and not previously repaid, pursuant to the terms of a certain "Credit Facility and Security
Agreement (Accounts and Inventory)" by and among Borrowers and Bank dated July 12, 1999, including any partial or total extension,
restatement, renewal, amendment, and substitution thereof or therefor (herein called "Agreement") with interest payable monthly on the
fifteenth day of each month, starting on the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which this Note is signed, according to the
provisions set forth in Section 2(a) of the Agreement.
Borrowers have assigned to Bank all of MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC. (also referred to as "Motor Yachts") "Accounts" and has
granted to Bank a security interest in all of Motor Yachts' "Accounts", "Inventory", "Cash Security", "Contract Rights", funds on deposit in the
"Cash Collateral Account", certain other assets, and all "Proceeds" thereof, as security for the payment of this Note and all other "Obligations",
as those terms are defined in Section 1 of the Agreement (all herein called "Obligations").
Upon the occurrence of any one or more "Events of Default", any and all Obligations shall, at the option of Bank, immediately become due and
payable without demand, presentment, protest, or notice of any kind, all as provided in the Agreement.
Borrowers expressly waive presentment, demand, notice, protest, and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery,
acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Note (except for notices expressly provided for in the Agreement), assent to any
extension or postponement of the time of payment or any other indulgence, to any substitution, exchange or release of collateral, and to the
addition or release of any other person primarily or secondarily liable. Borrowers understand and agrees that this Note is subject to and shall be
construed according to the laws of the State of Ohio.
Reference is made to the Agreement for certain provisions concerning prepayment of this Note, rights of Bank and its successors and assigns
with respect to this Note, and related matters. This Note is the "Master Promissory Note" referred to in the Agreement.
Witnessed by:
MARINEMAX, INC.
Print Name/Title____________________ By: _______________________________
Michael H. McLamb,
Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer
____________________________________
Print Name/Title____________________
MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC.
____________________________________
Print Name/Title____________________ By: _______________________________
Michael H. McLamb,
Vice President & Secretary
____________________________________
Print Name/Title____________________
STATE OF _________________ )
)SS
COUNTY OF________________ )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above-named Michael H. McLamb, the Vice President &
Secretary of MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC., who acknowledged that he did sign the foregoing instrument as an Officer of
MARINEMAX MOTOR YACHTS, INC., and that the same is free act and deed and the free act and deed of such corporation.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, at _____________, this ______ day of July, 1999.
STATE OF _________________ )
COUNTY OF________________ )
NOTARY PUBLIC
)SS
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above-named Michael H. McLamb, the Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer of MARINEMAX, INC., who acknowledged that he did sign the foregoing instrument as an Officer of MARINEMAX,
INC., and that the same is free act and deed and the free act and deed of such corporation.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, at _____________, this ______ day of July, 1999.
NOTARY PUBLIC
EXHIBIT C
DRAFT LEGAL OPINION
July 12, 1999
KeyBank National Association
1800 Midland Building
101 Prospect Avenue, West
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1027
Re: Credit Facility to MarineMax, Inc. and MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This firm has acted as legal counsel to MarineMax, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MarineMax") and MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Dealer" and MarineMax and Dealer, collectively, the "Borrowers"), in connection with the Credit Facility in the
maximum principal amount of $30,000,000 (the "Facility") from KeyBank National Association, a national banking association corporation
("Lender") pursuant to that Credit Facility and Security Agreement dated as of July 12, 1999, between Borrowers and Lender (the "Credit
Agreement"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Opinion shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit
Agreement.
In our capacity as such counsel and for purposes of this Opinion, we have examined such questions of law and fact as we have deemed
necessary or appropriate and have examined, and relied as to matters of fact upon, originals, certified copies or copies otherwise identified as
being true copies of the following documents:
1. The Credit Agreement.
2. Financing Statement on Form UCC-1, executed by Dealer, as debtor, in favor of Lender, as secured party, to be filed in the Office of the
Secretary of State of the State of Florida (the "Financing Statement").
3. Certificates of officers of MarineMax and Dealer, dated as of the date hereof (collectively, the "Certificates").
4. The respective Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws of Borrowers.
5. Resolutions of the respective Board of Directors of Borrowers authorizing the transactions contemplated by the Credit Agreement, each
certified as true and correct as of the date hereof by the applicable corporate secretary or assistant secretary.
6. Each of the Certificates of Good Standing set forth on Schedule A (collectively, the "Official Certificates").
The documents described in items 1 and 2 above are collectively referred to as the "Loan Documents". In addition, we have examined such
certificates of public officials, corporate documents and records and other certificates, documents and instruments and have made such other
inquiries as we have deemed appropriate in connection with the opinions set forth herein. As to various questions material to our opinions, we
have relied upon, and assumed the truth and accuracy of, the representations and warranties of Borrowers contained in the Credit Agreement
and in the Certificates.
In reaching the opinions set forth below, with your permission, we have made the following assumptions without investigation. However, we
have no knowledge of any facts inconsistent with the following assumptions.
A. The genuineness of the signatures not witnessed, the authenticity of documents submitted as originals, and the conformity to originals of
documents submitted as copies.
B. The legal capacity of all natural persons executing the Loan Documents and the Certificates.
C. The Loan Documents accurately describes and contains the mutual understanding of the parties, and there are no oral or written statements
or agreements that modify, amend, or vary, or purport to modify, amend, or vary, any of the terms of the Loan Documents.
D. Borrowers own all of the property, assets, and rights purported to be owned by each of them.
E. Lender will receive no interest, charges, fees or other benefits or compensation in the nature of interest in connection with the Facility other
than those that Borrowers have agreed in writing in the Credit Agreement to pay.
F. Lender is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and has the requisite power
and authority to enter into and consummate the Facility. The execution, delivery and/or acceptance of the Credit Agreement has been duly
authorized by all action, corporate or otherwise, by Lender. The Facility does not violate any laws or regulations governing the activities of
Lender. Lender has obtained all necessary consents, authorizations, approvals, permits or certificates (governmental and otherwise) that are
required as a condition to the execution and delivery of the Credit Agreement by it and to the consummation by Lender of the transactions
contemplated by the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, when executed and delivered by Lender, shall constitute the legal, valid and
binding obligations of Lender and shall be enforceable against Lender in accordance with its terms.
G. Lender will act in a commercially reasonable manner in enforcing its rights under the Credit Agreement.
Based upon the foregoing assumptions, and subject to the further limitations and qualifications set forth below, we are of the opinion that:
(i) MarineMax and Dealer are each duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and are
qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and in good standing under the laws of each other jurisdiction in which the conduct of its
affairs or the ownership of its assets requires such qualification, unless the failure to so qualify in such jurisdiction would have no material and
adverse effect on the business or financial condition of Borrowers taken as a whole.
(ii) The execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents by Borrowers have been duly authorized by all requisite action on the
part of Borrowers and the Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by Borrowers.
(iii) Each of the Borrowers has the requisite corporate power and authority (a) to own and operate its properties and assets, (b) to carry out its
business as currently being conducted, and (c) to carry out the terms and conditions applicable to it under the Credit Agreement.
(iv) The execution and delivery of the Credit Agreement and consummation of the Facility by Borrowers will not conflict with or result in a
violation of any of Borrowers respective Certificates of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(v) Based solely upon our knowledge and the Certificates, except as disclosed on Schedule 4(j) to the Credit Agreement, there are no pending
litigation or other legal proceedings against Borrowers that if adversely determined, would have a material adverse effect on the business or
financial condition of Borrowers taken as a whole, or would have a material adverse effect on the ability of Borrowers to perform their
obligations under the Credit Agreement.
(vi) The execution and delivery of the Loan Documents and consummation of the Facility by the Borrowers will not materially conflict with or
result in a material violation of any applicable law or rule affecting either of the Borrowers.
(vii) Based solely upon our knowledge and the Certificates, the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents and consummation of the
Facility by Borrowers will not materially conflict with or result in a material violation of any judgment, order, or decree of any court or
governmental agency to which either of the Borrowers is a party.
(viii) Based solely upon our knowledge and the Certificates, the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, and consummation of the
Facility by Borrowers
(a) will not conflict with or result in a material violation of any contract, indenture, instrument or other agreement to which MarineMax or
Dealer is a party or by which it is bound, and (b) will not result in or require the creation or imposition of any material lien or security interest
upon or with respect to any of the properties or assets of MarineMax or Dealer (other than liens and security interests created pursuant to the
transactions contemplated by the Credit Agreement).
(ix) No material consent, approval, authorization, or other action by, or filing with, any federal, state, or local governmental authority is
required in connection with the execution and delivery by Borrowers of the Loan Documents and the consummation of the Facility, or, if any
of the foregoing is required, it has been obtained.
(x) You have requested that we advise you whether an Arizona court would give effect to the choice of law provisions in the Credit Agreement
in favor of the law of the State of Ohio. The Supreme Court of Arizona has consistently ruled that where it is not bound by a previous decision
or by legislative enactment, it will follow the rules of the Restatement of the Law, including, without limitation, the Restatements of Conflict of
Laws. Smith v. Normart, 51 Ariz. 134, 75 P.2d 38 (1938); Western Coal & Min. Co. v. Hilvert, 63 Ariz. 171, 160 P.2d 331 (1945); Burr v.
Renewal Guaranty Corp., 105 Ariz. 549, 468 P.2d 576
(1970); Cardon v. Cotton Lane Holdings, Inc., 173 Ariz. 203, 841 P.2d 198
(1992); Taylor v. Security National Bank, 20 Ariz. App. 504, 514 P.2d 257
(1973); and In re Levine, 145 Ariz. 185, 700 P.2d 883 (Ariz. App. 1985). Section 187 of the Restatement (Second) Conflict of Laws provides
that the parties to a contract may stipulate their choice of law to govern a contract and that the laws of the state chosen will be applied unless (a)
the particular issue is one that the parties could not have resolved by an explicit provision in their agreement directed to that issue and (b)
either:
(a) The chosen state has no substantial relationship to the parties or the transaction and there is no other reasonable basis for the parties' choice;
or
(b) Application of the law of the chosen state would be contrary to a fundamental policy of a state that has a materially greater interest than the
chosen state in the determination of the particular issue and that, under the rule of Section 188 of the Restatement (Second) Conflict of Laws,
would be a state of applicable law in the absence of an effective choice of law by the parties.
Based on the facts concerning the negotiation of the Credit Agreement and the terms thereof and considering such other matters as we have
deemed relevant, we believe that an Arizona court would give effect to the choice of law provisions in the Credit Agreement in favor of the law
of the State of Ohio.
(xi) The Credit Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrowers enforceable against each of them in accordance
with their respective terms.
The opinions set forth above are subject to the following qualifications and limitations:
a. The enforceability of the Credit Agreement may be subject to or limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization,
arrangement, moratorium, or other similar laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally.
b. The enforceability of the Credit Agreement is subject to general principles of equity and unconscionability.
c. The enforceability of the Credit Agreement is further subject to the qualification that certain waivers, procedures, remedies, and other
provisions of the Credit Agreement may be unenforceable under, or limited by the law of, the State of Arizona; however, such law does not, in
our opinion, substantially prevent the practical realization of the benefits intended by the Credit Agreement, except that the application of
principles of guaranty and suretyship may prevent the practical realization of the benefits intended by the Credit Agreement.
d. We express no opinion as to the title to any property described in, or the priority of any lien or security interest created by, the Loan
Documents.
e. The Credit Agreement states it is to be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. We are not familiar with those laws and render no opinion
about them. For purposes of our opinion, we have assumed, with your permission, that the Credit Agreement will be governed by the laws of
the State of Arizona, notwithstanding its express terms.
f. The opinions expressed in paragraph (i) above are based solely on our review of the Official Certificates.
g. We assume that the Financing Statement will be properly filed or recorded in the appropriate governmental offices.
For purposes of this Opinion, the phrase "knowledge" shall mean the conscious awareness of information by any Primary Lawyer (as defined
below), without undertaking any other investigation within this Firm. The term "Primary Lawyer" means each lawyer in this Firm who has
given substantive legal attention to representation of Borrowers.
We are qualified to practice law in the State of Arizona, and we do not express any opinion as to any law other than the law of the State of
Arizona, the Delaware General Corporation Law, and applicable federal law.
The opinions expressed in this letter are based upon the law in effect on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to revise or supplement
this opinion should such law be changed by legislative action, judicial decision, or otherwise. Except as expressly stated in this opinion, no
opinions are offered or implied as to any matter, and no inference may be drawn beyond the strict scope of this opinion.
This opinion is being furnished to you solely for your benefit and only with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Credit Agreement.
Accordingly, it may not be relied upon by, or quoted, to any person or entity, other than you, without, in each instance, our prior written
consent; provided, however, that you are permitted to provide copies of this opinion to any regulatory authority holding jurisdiction over you.
Very truly yours,
SCHEDULE A
Official Certificates
Certificate of Good Standing for MarineMax, Inc., issued January 29, 1999, by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
Certificate of Good Standing of MarineMax, Inc., issued February 4, 1999, by the Secretary of State of the State of Florida.
Certificate of Good Standing for MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc., issued February 17, 1999, by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
Certificate of Good Standing for MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc., issued February 17, 1999, by the Secretary of State of the State of Florida.
SCHEDULE 4(e)
PERMITTED LIENS
(i) Liens to secure payment of taxes which are not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith.
(ii) Deposits under workmen's compensation, unemployment insurance, social security and other similar laws, or to secure statutory or
performance bonds in the ordinary course of business.
SCHEDULE 4(j)
PENDING OR THREATENED ACTIONS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS
None.
SCHEDULE 4(r)
PLACES OF BUSINESS AND MAINTENANCE OF INVENTORY
Address City State Zip Code
------- ---- ----- --------
700 South Federal Highway Pompano Beach FL 33062
700 N.E. 79th Street Miami FL 33138
350 S.W. Monterey Road Stuart FL 34994
139 Shore Court North Palm Beach FL 33408
275 S.W. Monterey Road Stuart FL 34994
2301 S.E. 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316
300 Alton Road Miami Beach FL 33138
18025 U.S. 19 North Clearwater FL 33764
14070 McGregor Boulevard Ft. Myers FL 33919
1146 6th Avenue South Naples FL 33940
SCHEDULE 4(s)
LOCATION
MarineMax, Inc.
18167 U.S. Highway 19 North
Clearwater, Florida 33764
MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc.
700 South Federal Highway
Pompano, Florida 33062
SCHEDULE 4(u)
MARINEMAX SUBSIDIARIES
LOCATION OF TYPE & PERCENTAGE
NAME & ADDRESS TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES OF OWNERSHIP
-------------- -------------------- ---------- ------------------
Bassett Boat Company of Florida, Inc.
700 South Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Florida corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Gulfwind South, Inc.
14070 McGregor Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33919 Florida corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Gulfwind USA, Inc.
18025 U.S. 19th North
Clearwater, FL 33764 Florida corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of Brevard County, Inc.
1410 King Street
Cocoa, FL 32922 Delaware corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Cochrans Marine, Inc.
N. Hwy. 371
P.O. Box 518
Walker, MN 56484 Minnesota corporation Minnesota 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
C&N Marine Corporation
20300 County Road 81
P.O. Box 250
Rogers, MN 55374 Minnesota corporation Minnesota 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Stovall Marine, Inc.
5840 I-75 South
Forest Park, GA 30297 Georgia corporation Georgia 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
LOCATION OF TYPE & PERCENTAGE
NAME & ADDRESS TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES OF OWNERSHIP
-------------- -------------------- ---------- ------------------
MarineMax of Treasure Cove, Inc.
2555 N.E. Catawba Road
Port Clinton, OH 43452 Delaware corporation Ohio 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of North Carolina, Inc.
130 Short Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 North Carolina corporation North Carolina 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc.
2301 S.E. 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Delaware corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of New Jersey, Inc.
18167 U.S. 19 N.
Suite 499
Clearwater, FL 33764 Delaware corporation New Jersey 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of New Jersey II, Inc.
18167 U.S. 19 N.
Suite 499
Clearwater, FL 33764 Delaware corporation New Jersey & 100% of the capital stock
Pennsylvania owned by Company
Harrison's Boat Center, Inc.
1928 Twin View Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003 California corporation California 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Harrison's Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc.
1840 East Broadway Road
Tempe, AZ 85282 Arizona corporation Arizona 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of Las Vegas, Inc.
3800 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121 Delaware corporation Nevada 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
LOCATION OF TYPE & PERCENTAGE
NAME & ADDRESS TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES OF OWNERSHIP
-------------- -------------------- ---------- ------------------
11502 Dumas, Inc.
2551 S. Shore Harbour Blvd., Suite C
League City, TX 77573 Nevada corporation Texas 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Dumas GP, L.L.C.
2551 S. Shore Harbour Blvd., Suite C
League City, TX 77573 Delaware limited liability company Texas 100% of the membership
interests owned by
11502 Dumas, Inc.
MarineMax TX, L.P.
2551 S. Shore Harbour Blvd., Suite C
League City, TX 77573 Texas limited partnership Texas 99% of the partnership
units owned by 11502
Dumas, Inc. and 1% of the
partnership units owned
by Dumas GP, L.L.C.
Bassett Boat Company
275 S.W. Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994 Florida corporation Florida 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Dumas GP, Inc.
18167 U.S. Highway 19 N.
Suite 499
Clearwater, FL 33764 Nevada corporation 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax of Jacksonville, Inc.
18167 U.S. Highway 19 N.
Suite 499
Clearwater, FL 33764 Delaware corporation 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
MarineMax USA, Inc.
18167 U.S. Highway 19 N.
Suite 499
Clearwater, FL 33764 Nevada corporation 100% of the capital stock
owned by Company
Bassett Realty, L.L.C.
700 South Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Delaware limited liability company Florida 100% of the membership
interests owned by Company
LOCATION OF TYPE & PERCENTAGE
NAME & ADDRESS TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES OF OWNERSHIP
-------------- -------------------- ---------- ------------------
C & N Marine Realty, L.L.C.
20300 County Road 81
P.O. Box 250
Rogers, MN 55374 Delaware limited liability company Minnesota 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Gulfwind South Realty, L.L.C.
1146 6th Avenue South
Naples, FL 33940 Delaware limited liability company Florida 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Harrison's Realty California, L.L.C.
1928 Twin View Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003 Delaware limited liability company California 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Harrison's Realty, L.L.C.
1840 East Broadway Road
Tempe, AZ 85085 Delaware limited liability company Arizona 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Marina Drive Realty I, L.L.C.
N. Hwy. 371
P.O. Box 518
Walker, MN 56484 Delaware limited liability company Minnesota 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Marina Drive Realty II, L.L.C.
N. Hwy. 371
P.O. Box 518
Walker, MN 56484 Delaware limited liability company Minnesota 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
Walker Marina Realty, L.L.C.
#1 Marina Drive
Walker, MN 56484 Delaware limited liability company Minnesota 100% of the membership
interests owned by
Company
EXHIBIT 21
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF
MARINEMAX, INC.
STATE OF INCORPORATION
NAME OF SUBSIDIARY OR ORGANIZATION
-------------- --------------------
Bassett Boat Company of Florida, Inc. Florida
Gulfwind South, Inc. Florida
Gulfwind USA, Inc. Florida
MarineMax of Brevard County, Inc. Delaware
Cochrans Marine, Inc. Minnesota
C&N Marine Corporation Minnesota
Stovall Marine, Inc. Georgia
NAME OF SUBSIDIARY STATE OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION
------------------ --------------------------------------
MarineMax of Treasure Cove, Inc. Delaware
MarineMax of North Carolina, Inc. North Carolina
MarineMax Motor Yachts, Inc. Delaware
MarineMax of New Jersey, Inc. Delaware
MarineMax of New Jersey II, Inc. Delaware
Harrison's Boat Center, Inc. California
Harrison's Marine Centers of Arizona, Inc. Arizona
MarineMax of Las Vegas, Inc. Delaware
STATE OF INCORPORATION
NAME OF SUBSIDIARY OR ORGANIZATION
------------------ --------------------
11502 Dumas, Inc.
Nevada
Dumas GP, L.L.C.
Delaware
MarineMax TX, L.P.
Texas
Bassett Boat Company
Florida
Dumas GP, Inc.
Nevada
MarineMax of Jacksonville, Inc.
Delaware
MarineMax USA, Inc.
Nevada
Bassett Realty, L.L.C.
Delaware
NAME OF SUBSIDIARY STATE OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION
------------------ --------------------------------------
C & N Marine Realty, L.L.C. Delaware
Gulfwind South Realty, L.L.C. Delaware
Harrison's Realty California, L.L.C. Delaware
Harrison's Realty, L.L.C. Delaware
Marina Drive Realty I, L.L.C. Delaware
Marina Drive Realty II, L.L.C. Delaware
Walker Marina Realty, L.L.C. Delaware
EXHIBIT 23.1
[ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LETTERHEAD]
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report included in this Form 10-K, into the
Company's previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 333-63307 and 333-85835.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Tampa, Florida,
December 23, 1999
ARTICLE 5
This exhibit contains summary financial information extracted from the Registrant's financial statements for the period ended September 30,
1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. This exhibit shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 11
of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of
such Sections, nor shall it be deemed a part of any other filing which incorporates this report by reference, unless such other filing expressly
incorporates this Exhibit by reference.
PERIOD TYPE
FISCAL YEAR END
PERIOD START
PERIOD END
CASH
SECURITIES
RECEIVABLES
ALLOWANCES
INVENTORY
CURRENT ASSETS
PP&E
DEPRECIATION
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
BONDS
PREFERRED MANDATORY
PREFERRED
COMMON
OTHER SE
TOTAL LIABILITY AND EQUITY
SALES
TOTAL REVENUES
CGS
TOTAL COSTS
OTHER EXPENSES
LOSS PROVISION
INTEREST EXPENSE
INCOME PRETAX
INCOME TAX
INCOME CONTINUING
DISCONTINUED
EXTRAORDINARY
CHANGES
NET INCOME
EPS BASIC
EPS DILUTED
End of Filing
12 MOS
SEP 30 1999
OCT 01 1998
SEP 30 1999
8,297,086
0
14,841,966
0
137,785,691
163,864,007
47,086,077
9,305,919
235,751,296
135,511,523
7,520,174
0
0
62,873,892
27,359,480
235,751,296
450,058,386
450,058,386
338,403,200
338,403,200
79,484,482
0
2,039,945
30,130,759
11,978,155
18,152,604
0
0
0
18,152,604
1.21
1.21
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