MARINEMAX INC
FORM 10-K
(Annual Report)
Filed 12/12/2005 For Period Ending 9/30/2005
Address
18167 US 19 N SUITE 499
CLEARWATER, Florida 33764
Telephone
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813-531-1700
0001057060
Retail (Specialty)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(cid:3)
Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For fiscal year ended September 30, 2005
Commission File Number 1-14173
MarineMax, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
59-3496957
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
18167 U.S. Highway 19 North
Suite 300
Clearwater, Florida 33764
(727) 531-1700
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Participating
Preferred Stock
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes (cid:1) No (cid:3)
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes (cid:1) No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:1)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (cid:1)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes (cid:3) No (cid:1)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes (cid:1) No (cid:3)
The aggregate market value of common stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant (15,962,880 shares) based on the closing price of the
registrant’s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on March 31, 2005, which was the last business day of the registrant’s
most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $497,722,598. 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 November 30, 2005, there were outstanding 17,717,812 shares of registrant’s common stock, par value $.001 per share.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2006 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, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Page
ITEM 1.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 4.
BUSINESS
PROPERTIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9B.
MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER REPURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
OTHER INFORMATION
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 14.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
PART IV
SIGNATURES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Exhibit 21
Exhibit 23.1
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2
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Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this report on Form 10-K that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our “expectations,” “anticipation,” “intentions,” “beliefs,”
or “strategies” regarding the future. Forward-looking statements relating to our future economic performance, plans and objectives for future
operations, and projections of revenue and other financial items that are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information
currently available to us. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including
those discussed in Item 1, “Business — Risk Factors.”
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Item 1. Business
Our Company
PART I
Introduction
We are the largest recreational boat dealer in the United States. Through 71 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah,
we sell new and used recreational boats, including pleasure boats (such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, yachts, and mega-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;
offer boat and yacht brokerage services; and, where available, offer slip and storage accommodations.
We are the nation’s largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, and Hatteras recreational boats and yachts, all of which are
manufactured by Brunswick Corporation. Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for approximately 60% of our revenue in fiscal 2005.
Brunswick is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine products and marine engines. We believe our sales represented in excess of 10% of all
Brunswick marine sales, including approximately 35% of its Sea Ray boat sales, during our 2005 fiscal year. Through operating subsidiaries,
we are a party to dealer agreements with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products and we are the exclusive dealer of Sea Ray boats in our
geographic markets.
We are the exclusive dealer for Italy-based Ferretti Group for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, and Mochi Craft mega-yachts,
yachts, and other recreational boats for the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Mexico. We also are the exclusive dealer for Bertram in
the United States (excluding the Florida peninsula and certain portions of New England), Canada, and the Bahamas.
We commenced operations as a result of the March 1, 1998 acquisition of five previously independent recreational boat dealers. Since that
time, we have acquired 18 additional previously independent recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service
yacht repair operation. We capitalize on the experience and success of the acquired companies in order to establish a new national standard of
customer service and responsiveness in the highly fragmented retail boating industry. As a result of our emphasis on premium brand boats, our
average selling price for a new fiberglass boat in fiscal 2005 was approximately $110,000, an increase of 12% from 2004, compared with the
industry average selling price of approximately $38,000, versus $30,000 in the prior year, based on industry data published by the National
Marine Manufacturers Association. Our stores, which operated at least 12 months, averaged approximately $16.4 million in annual sales in
fiscal 2005. We consider a store to be one or more retail locations that are adjacent or operate as one entity. For the fiscal year ended September
30, 2005, we had revenue of $947.3 million, operating income of $64.5 million, and net income of $33.8 million. Our same-store sales
increased approximately 23% in fiscal 2005 and has averaged approximately 9% for the last five years, including a decline of 9% in fiscal
2001.
We adopt the best practices developed by us and our acquired companies 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, no-haggle sales approach, prime retail locations, premium product offerings, extensive
facilities, strong management and team members, 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 U.S. recreational boating industry generated approximately $33.0 billion in retail sales in calendar 2004, 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 and used boats, engines, trailers, and accessories accounted for approximately $25.9 billion of these
sales in 2004 based on industry data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The highly fragmented retail boating industry
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consists of small dealers that operate in a single market and provide varying degrees of merchandising, professional management, and customer
service. We believe that many small 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 and demanded by customers. We
also believe that many dealers lack an exit strategy for their owners. We believe these factors contribute to our opportunity.
Strategy
Our goal is to enhance our position as the nation’s leading recreational boat dealer. Key elements of our operating and growth strategy
include the following:
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emphasizing customer satisfaction and loyalty by creating an overall enjoyable boating experience beginning with a negotiation-free
purchase process, superior customer service, and premier facilities;
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implementing the “best practices” developed by us and our acquired dealers as appropriate throughout our dealerships;
achieving efficiencies and synergies among our operations to enhance internal growth and profitability;
emphasizing employee training and development;
offering additional products and services, including those involving higher profit margins;
pursuing strategic acquisitions to capitalize upon the significant consolidation opportunities in the highly fragmented recreational boat
dealer industry by acquiring additional dealers and related operations and improving their performance and profitability through the
implementation of our operating strategies;
opening additional retail facilities in our existing and new territories;
expanding our Internet retail operations and marketing;
promoting national brand name recognition and the MarineMax connection;
operating with a decentralized approach to the operational management of our dealerships; and
utilizing technology throughout operations, which facilitates the interchange of information and enhances cross-selling opportunities
throughout our company.
Development of the Company; Expansion of Business
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, and we completed our initial public offering in June 1998. Since the initial acquisitions in
March 1998, we have acquired 18 additional recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service yacht repair
operation. Each of our acquired dealers is continuing its operations under the MarineMax name as a wholly owned operating subsidiary of our
company.
We continually attempt to expand our business by providing a full range of services, offering extensive and high-quality product lines,
maintaining prime retail locations, pursuing the MarineMax Value Price sales approach, and emphasizing the highest level of customer service
and customer satisfaction.
We also evaluate opportunities to expand our operations by acquiring recreational boat dealers to expand our geographic scope; expanding
our product lines; opening new retail locations within our existing territories; and providing new products and services for our customers.
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Acquisitions of additional recreational boat dealers represent an important strategy in our goal to enhance our position as the nation’s
leading retailer of recreational boats. The following table sets forth information regarding the businesses that we have acquired and their
geographic regions.
Acquired Companies
Acquisition Date
Geographic Region
Bassett Boat Company of Florida
Louis DelHomme Marine
Gulfwind USA, Inc.
Gulfwind South, Inc.
Harrison’s Boat Center, Inc. and Harrison’s Marine Centers of
Arizona, Inc.
Stovall Marine, Inc.
Cochran’s Marine, Inc. and C & N Marine Corporation
Sea Ray of North Carolina, Inc.
Brevard Boat Company
Sea Ray of Las Vegas
Treasure Cove Marina, Inc.
Woods & Oviatt, Inc.
Boating World
Merit Marine, Inc.
Suburban Boatworks, Inc.
Hansen Marine, Inc.
Duce Marine, Inc.
Clark’s Landing, Inc. (selected New Jersey locations and operations)
Associated Marine Technologies, Inc.
Gulfwind Marine Partners, Inc.
Seaside Marine, Inc.
Sundance Marine, Inc.
Killinger Marine Center, Inc. and Killinger Marine Center of
Alabama, Inc.
Emarine International, Inc. and Steven Myers, Inc.
Imperial Marine
Port Jacksonville Marine
March 1998 Southeast Florida
March 1998 Dallas and Houston, Texas
March 1998 West Central, Florida
March 1998 Southwest Florida
March 1998 Northern California and Arizona
April 1998 Georgia
July 1998 Minnesota
July 1998 North and South Carolina
September 1998 East Central Florida
September 1998 Nevada
September 1998 Northern Ohio
October 1998 Southeast Florida
February 1999 Dallas, Texas
March 1999 Southern New Jersey
April 1999 Central New Jersey
August 1999 Northeast Florida
December 1999 Utah
April 2000 Northern New Jersey
January 2001 Southeast Florida
April 2002 West Florida
July 2002 Southern California
June 2003 Colorado
September 2003 Northwest Florida and Alabama
October 2003 Southeast Florida
June 2004 Baltimore, Maryland
June 2004 Northeast Florida
Apart from acquisitions, we have opened 16 new retail locations in existing territories, excluding those opened on a temporary basis for a
specific purpose. We also monitor the performance of our retail locations and close retail locations that do not meet our expectations. Based on
these factors, we have closed 7 retail locations since March 1998, excluding those opened on a temporary basis for a specific purpose.
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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In addition to acquiring recreational boat dealers and opening new retail locations, we also add new product lines to expand our operations.
The following table sets forth various product lines that we have added to our existing locations:
Product Line
Boston Whaler
Hatteras Yachts
Boston Whaler
Boston Whaler
Baja
Meridian Yachts
Grady White
Hatteras Yachts
Boston Whaler
Century
Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi
Craft, and Custom Line
Bertram
Princecraft
Baja
Boston Whaler
Sea Ray
Tracker Marine
Fiscal Year
1997
1999
Geographic Regions
West Central Florida; Stuart, Florida; Dallas, Texas
Florida (excluding the Florida panhandle) and distribution rights for
products over 82 feet for North and South America, the
Caribbean, and the Bahamas
1999
2000
2001
2002
2002
2002
2004
2004
2004
2004
Ohio
North Palm Beach, Florida
Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada
Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio,
Minnesota, Texas, and Delaware
Houston, Texas
Texas
North and South Carolina
North and South Carolina
United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Mexico
United States (excluding the Florida peninsula and portions of New
England), Canada, and the Bahamas
2004
California, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Ohio, and Texas
2005
2005
2005
2005
Tempe, Arizona, Colorado, Dallas, Texas, and Utah
Houston and Dallas, Texas
Wyoming
Las Vegas, Nevada
As we add a brand, we believe we are offering a migration for our existing customer base or filling a gap in our product offerings. As a
result, we do not believe that new product offerings will compete with or cannibalize the business generated from our other prominent brands.
We plan to continue to expand our business through acquisitions in new geographical territories, new store openings in existing territories,
and new product lines. In addition, we plan to continue to expand other services, including conducting used boat sales; offering yacht and boat
brokerage services; offering our customers the ability to finance new or used boats; offering extended service contracts; arranging insurance
coverage, including boat property, credit-life, accident, disability, and casualty coverage; selling related marine products, including engines,
trailers, parts, and accessories; providing maintenance and repair services at our retail locations and at stand-alone service facilities, including
our full-service yacht repair facility in Southeast Florida; and expanding our ability to provide slip and storage accommodations.
We maintain our executive offices at 18167 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 300, 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,” “our company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” mean, as a combined company,
MarineMax, Inc. and the 18 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service yacht repair operation acquired to
date (the “acquired dealers,” and together with the brokerage and repair operations, “operating subsidiaries” or the “acquired companies”).
Our website is located at www.MarineMax.com . Through our website, we make available free of charge our annual report on Form 10-K,
our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, our current reports on Form 8-K, our proxy statements, and any amendments to those reports filed or
furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file those reports with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. We also post on our website the charters of our Audit, Compensation, and Nominating/Corporate
Governance Committees; our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Code of Ethics for the CEO and
Senior Financial Officers, and any amendments or waivers thereto; and any other corporate governance materials contemplated by SEC or
NYSE regulations. These documents are also available in print to any stockholder requesting a copy from our corporate secretary at our
principal executive offices.
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General
BUSINESS
We are the largest recreational boat dealer in the United States. Through 71 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah,
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 and yacht financing, insurance, and extended service contracts; provide repair and maintenance services;
offer boat and yacht brokerage services; and, where available, slip and storage accommodations.
We are the nation’s largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, and Hatteras recreational boats and yachts. Sales of new Sea Ray,
Boston Whaler, Meridian, and Hatteras recreational boats and yachts, each of which is manufactured by Brunswick Corporation, accounted for
approximately 60% of our revenue in fiscal 2005. Brunswick is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine products and marine engines. We
believe our sales represented in excess of 10% of all Brunswick marine sales during our 2005 fiscal year. Each of our principal operating
subsidiaries is a party to a dealer agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products and is the exclusive dealer of Sea Ray boats in its
geographic market. We also have the right to sell Hatteras Yachts throughout the state of Florida (excluding the Florida panhandle) and the
state of Texas, as well as the distribution rights for Hatteras products over 82 feet for North and South America, the Caribbean, and the
Bahamas. We have distribution rights for Meridian Yachts in most of our geographic markets, excluding Arizona, California, Colorado,
Nevada, and Utah. We are the exclusive dealer for Italy-based Ferretti Group for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, and Mochi Craft
mega-yachts, yachts, and other recreational boats for the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Mexico. We also are the exclusive dealer for
Bertram in the United States (excluding the Florida peninsula and certain portions of New England), Canada, and the Bahamas. We believe the
brands we are adding offer a migration for our existing customer base or fill a void in our product offerings and accordingly will not compete
with or cannibalize the business generated from our other prominent brands.
U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
The total U.S. recreational boating industry generated approximately $33.0 billion in retail sales in calendar 2004, 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. Retail sales of new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories accounted for approximately
$25.9 billion of such sales in 2004. Retail recreational boating sales were $17.9 billion in the late 1980s, but declined to a low of $10.3 billion
in 1992 based on industry data published by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. We believe this decline was 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, with the exception of 1998 and 2003, retail recreational boating sales have increased every
year since.
The recreational boat retail market remains highly fragmented with little consolidation having occurred to date and consists of numerous
boat retailers, most of which are small companies owned by individuals that operate in a single market and provide varying degrees of
merchandising, professional management, and customer service. We believe that many boat 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 recreational boat dealer. Key elements of our strategy include the following:
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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 a negotiation-free purchase process. We further enhance and
simplify the purchase process by helping to arrange financing and insurance at our retail locations with competitive terms and streamlined
turnaround. We offer the customer a thorough in-water orientation of boat operations where available, 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.
Emphasizing Best Practices . We emphasize the “best practices” developed by us and our acquired dealers as appropriate throughout our
locations. As an example, we follow a no-haggle sales approach at each 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, thereby eliminating the
anxieties of price negotiations that occur in most boat purchases. In addition, we adopt, where beneficial, the best practices developed by us and
our acquired dealers in terms of location, design, 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 various aspects of 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 our credit sources; and volume purchase discounts and
rebates for certain marine products, supplies, and advertising. The ability of our retail locations to offer the 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. By centralizing these types of activities,
our store managers have more time to focus on the customer and the development of their teams.
Emphasizing Employee Training and Development . 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. Through our MarineMax University, or MMU, we teach our retail philosophies to existing and new employees at various
locations and online, through MMU-online. 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, leadership, and human
resources.
Offering Additional Products and Services, Including Those Involving Higher Profit Margins. We plan to continue to offer additional
product lines and services throughout our dealerships or, when appropriate, in selected dealerships. We are offering throughout our 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. We have increased our
used boat sales and yacht brokerage services through an increased emphasis on these activities, cooperative efforts among our dealerships, and
the use of the Internet. We also plan to continue to grow our financing and insurance, parts and accessories, service and boat storage businesses
to better serve our customers and thereby increase revenue and improve profitability of these higher margin businesses.
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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 us, 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, service offerings, and market penetration by acquiring companies that distribute recreational boat
product lines or boating-related services different from those we currently offer. As a result of our considerable industry experience and
relationships, 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) the 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. . We have entered into an agreement regarding acquisitions with the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick.
Under the agreement, acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers will be mutually agreed upon by us and Sea Ray with reasonable efforts to be made to
include a balance of Sea Ray dealers that have been successful and those that have not been. The agreement provides that Sea Ray will not
unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed acquisition of a Sea Ray dealer by us, subject to the conditions set forth in the agreement, as
further described in “Business — Brunswick Agreement Relating to Acquisitions.”
Opening New Facilities . We intend to continue 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 we have opened 16 new retail facilities,
excluding those opened on a temporary basis for a specific purpose, since our formation in January 1998. We also plan to reach new customers
through various innovative retail formats developed by us, 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. We
continually monitor the performance of our retail locations and close retail locations that do not meet our expectations or that were opened for a
specific purpose that is no longer relevant. Since March 1998, we have closed 7 retail locations, excluding those opened on a temporary basis
for a specific purpose.
Utilization of the Internet . Our web initiative, www.MarineMax.com , provides customers with the ability to learn more about our company
and our products. Our website generates direct sales and provides our stores with leads to potential customers for new and used boats and
brokerage services. We also plan to expand our ability to offer financing and parts and accessories on our website.
Promoting Brand Name Recognition and the MarineMax 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. We refer to this strategy as the “MarineMax Connection.” As a result, our signage emphasizes the MarineMax
name at each of our locations, and we conduct national advertising in various print and other media.
Operating with Decentralized Management . We maintain a generally 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
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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
and the customers.
Utilizing Technology Throughout Operations . We believe that our management information system, which currently is being utilized by
each operating subsidiary and was developed over a number of 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, 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 boats company-wide, locates boats needed to satisfy
particular customer requests, 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. Our managers use a web-based tool to access essentially all financial
and operational data from anywhere at any time.
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 assist in arranging related boat financing, insurance,
and extended service contracts; provide boat maintenance and repair services; provide boat brokerage services; and offer slip and storage
accommodations.
New Boat Sales
We primarily sell recreational boats, including pleasure boats (such as sport boats, sport cruisers, sport yachts, yachts, and mega-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, Boston Whaler fishing boats, Meridian Yachts, and Hatteras Yachts. In fiscal 2005, approximately 60% of
our revenue was derived from the sale of new boats manufactured by Brunswick. We believe that we represented in excess of 10% of all of
Brunswick’s marine product sales during that period. We also sell mega-yachts, yachts, and other recreational boats manufactured by Bertram
and the Italy-based Ferretti Group, including Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft and Custom Line. Certain of our
dealerships also sell luxury yachts, fishing boats, and pontoon boats provided by other manufacturers. During fiscal 2005, new boat sales
accounted for approximately 70.5% 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 2005 average new fiberglass boat sales price of approximately $110,000, an increase of 12% from 2004, compared with an
estimated industry average selling price of approximately $38,000, versus $30,000 in the prior year, based on industry data published by the
National Marine Manufacturers Association. 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 mega-yachts, 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 is illustrative of the range and approximate manufacturer suggested retail price range of new boats that we offer, but is
not all inclusive:
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Product Line and Trade Name
Mega-Yachts
Custom Line
Motor Yachts
Hatteras Motor Yachts
Ferretti
Convertibles
Hatteras Convertibles
Bertram
Pleasure Boats
Sea Ray
Meridian
Fishing Boats
Boston Whaler
Specialty Boats & Yachts
Pershing
Riva
Apreamare
Mochi Craft
Manufacturer Suggested
Overall Length
Retail Price Range
94' to 143' $ 9,000,000 to $12,000,000+
64' to 100' 2,300,000 to 10,000,000+
1,100,000 to 7,500,000+
46' to 88'
50' to 90'
36' to 67'
1,000,000 to 7,000,000+
500,000 to 3,500,000+
17' to 68'
35' to 59'
21,000 to 4,000,000
300,000 to 1,600,000
11' to 32'
8,000 to 210,000
50' to 115' 1,600,000 to 13,000,000+
600,000 to 9,000,000+
33' to 115'
25' to 53'
350,000 to 2,000,000+
1,200,000 to 4,600,000+
44' to 74'
Mega-Yachts . Custom Line is considered one of the world’s premier mega-yacht product lines and represents our most expensive product
offering. All models include state-of-the-art designs with live-aboard luxuries. The Custom Line series, ranging from 94 feet to 143 feet, offers
multiple decks with an enormous amount of living space, luxurious salon/galley arrangements, and multiple VIP and guest staterooms.
Motor Yachts . Hatteras Yachts and Ferretti Group are two of the world’s premier yacht builders. The motor yacht product lines typically
include state-of-the-art designs with live-aboard luxuries. The Hatteras series 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 multiple staterooms for
accommodations. Ferretti is known for its European styling, speed, performance, and offers luxurious salon/galley arrangements and multiple
staterooms with private heads.
Convertibles . Hatteras Yachts and Bertram are two of the world’s premier convertible yacht builders and offer state-of-the-art designs with
live-aboard luxuries. Convertibles are primarily fishing vessels, which are well equipped to meet the needs of even the most serious
tournament-class competitor. The Hatteras series features interiors that offer luxurious salon/galley arrangements, multiple staterooms with
private heads, and a cockpit that includes a bait and tackle center, fishbox, and freezer. The Bertram series feature interiors that offer spacious
living room and salon/galley arrangements, multiple staterooms with private heads, and a cockpit that includes storage for big catches, ample
prep area, open sink area, live-bait storage, and stand-up rod storage.
Pleasure Boats . Sea Ray and Meridian pleasure boats target both the luxury and the family recreational boating markets and come in a
variety of configurations to suit each customer’s particular recreational boating style. 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 multiple
staterooms. Sea Ray sport yachts and yachts are available in cabin, bridge cockpit, and cruiser models. 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. Meridian sport yachts and yachts are known for their solid performance and
thoughtful use of space with 360-degree views and spacious salon, galley, and stateroom accommodations. Meridian sport yachts and yachts
are available in sedan, motoryacht, and pilothouse models. All
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Sea Ray and Meridian pleasure boats feature custom instrumentation that may include an electronics package; 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, and refreshment centers. Most Sea Ray and Meridian pleasure boats feature Mercury or MerCruiser
engines.
Fishing Boats . The fishing boats we offer, such as Boston Whaler, 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.
Specialty Boats . Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, and Mochi Craft specialty boats and yachts are known for exceptional quality, design, and
innovation and are considered premium products in their respective segments. The Pershing series is considered a perfect blend of high
performance, luxury, and the comfort of perfectly blended interior space. The Riva series is considered by those who want the best, expect the
best, and live the best as the luxury boat of choice. The Apreamare series is considered one of the most exciting and most desirable express
cruisers on the market with an unparalleled European design. The Mochi Craft series is an old-style revolution that rediscovers the natural lines
of the 1950s.
Used Boat Sales
We sell 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. During fiscal 2005, used boat sales accounted for approximately 17.6% of our revenue, and approximately 81.1% of the used boats
we sold 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 continue to increase our used boat business as a result of the increased availability of
quality used boats generated from our expanding sales efforts, the increasing number of used boats that are well-maintained through our service
initiatives, our ability to market used boats throughout our combined dealership network to match used boat demand, and the experience of our
yacht brokerage operations. Additionally, substantially all of our used boat inventory is posted on our web site, www.MarineMax.com , which
expands the awareness and availability of our products to a large audience of boating enthusiasts.
At most of our retail locations, we offer the Sea Ray Legacy 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 for up to three years. We believe that the Sea Ray Legacy warranty plan, which is only available for used Sea Ray boats
purchased from a Sea Ray dealer, enhances 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, Related Marine Equipment, and Boating Accessories
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. Mercury Marine has
introduced various new engine models that reduce engine emissions to comply with current Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
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. Many of our operating subsidiaries have been recognized by Mercury Marine as
“Premier Service Dealers.” This designation is generally awarded based on meeting certain standards and qualifications.
We also sell related marine parts and accessories, including oils, lubricants, steering and control systems, corrosion control products, engine
care, maintenance, and service products (primarily Mercury Marine’s Quicksilver line); high-performance accessories (such as propellers) and
instruments; and a complete line of boating accessories,
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including life jackets, inflatables, and water sports equipment. We also offer novelty items, such as shirts, caps, and license plates bearing the
manufacturer’s or dealer’s logo.
The sale of marine engines, related marine equipment, and boating accessories accounted for approximately 3.0% of our fiscal 2005
revenue.
Maintenance, Repair, and Storage 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. To further this commitment, in certain of our markets, we have opened stand-alone maintenance and repair facilities in
locations that are more convenient for our customers and that increase the availability of such services. 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.
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. The third-party extended warranty contracts we offer 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 manufacturer suggested prices and market conditions for different parts.
At many of our locations, we offer boat storage services, including in-water slip storage and inside and outside land storage. These storage
services are offered at competitive market rates and include in-season and winter storage.
Maintenance, repair, and storage services accounted for approximately 4.6% of our revenue during fiscal 2005. This includes warranty and
non-warranty services.
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 arrange insurance coverage, including boat property, credit life, and accident, disability, and casualty insurance coverage
(collectively, “F&I”).
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
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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 offer third-party 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 to the customer 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 for arranging an extended service contract. Most required services under the contracts are provided by us and paid
for by the third-party contract holder.
We also are able to assist our customers with the opportunity to purchase credit life insurance, accident and disability insurance, and
property and casualty insurance. 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 buyer is disabled. Property and casualty insurance covers loss or damage to the boat. 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.
During fiscal 2005, fee income generated from F&I products accounted for approximately 3.1% 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.
Brokerage Services
Through employees or subcontractors that are licensed boat or yacht brokers, we offer boat or yacht brokerage services at most of our retail
locations. For a commission, we offer for sale brokered boats or yachts, 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 or yacht 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 or yachts is more extensive
than is typical among brokers. In addition to generating revenue from brokerage commissions, our brokerage services also enable us to offer a
broad array of used boats or yachts without increasing related inventory costs. During fiscal 2005, brokerage services accounted for
approximately 1.2% of our revenue.
Our brokerage customers generally 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 repair services, including mobile service, also
are generally 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 brokerage business.
Retail Locations
We sell our recreational boats and other marine products and offer our related boat services through 71 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota,
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Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. 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 maintenance and repair facilities.
Many of our retail locations are waterfront properties on some of the nation’s most popular boating locations, including the Delta Basin and
Mission Bay in California; multiple locations on the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Naples Bay (next to the Gulf of
Mexico), Tampa Bay, and the Caloosahatchee River in Florida; Lake Lanier and Lake Altoona in Georgia; Chesapeake Bay in Maryland;
Leech Lake and the St. Croix River in Minnesota; Barnegat Bay, the Delaware River, the Hudson River, Lake Hopatcong, 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 customers 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. Our mall store concept is unique to the boating 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.
Operations
Dealership Operations and Management
We have adopted a generally 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
maintain a formal training program, called MarineMax University or “MMU,” which provides training for employees in all aspects of our
operations. Training sessions are held at our various regional locations covering a variety of topics. MMU-online offers various modules over
the Internet. 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. Each store manager is a salaried employee with incentive
bonuses based on the performance of the managed dealership. Maintenance and repair service managers receive compensation on a salary basis
with bonuses based on the performance of their departments. Our management information system provides each store and department
manager with daily financial and operational 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.
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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, our no-hassle sales 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.
Each retail location offers the 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. Our sales
approach focuses on customer service by minimizing customer anxiety associated with price negotiation.
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 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. 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
promote actively 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-related products from Brunswick, which is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine products,
including Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Baja, Hatteras, Princecraft, and Meridian. We also purchase new boats and other marine related products
from other manufacturers, including Bertram, Century, Ferretti, Grady White, Sea Pro, and Tracker Marine. In fiscal 2005, sales of new
Brunswick boats accounted for approximately 60% of our revenue. No other manufacturer accounted for more than 10% of our revenue in
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2005. We believe our Sea Ray boat purchases represented approximately 35% of new Sea Ray boat sales and in excess of 10% of all
Brunswick marine product sales during fiscal 2005.
Through operating subsidiaries, we have entered into agreements with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products. 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. The terms of the multi-year
dealer agreement appoints a designated geographical territory for the dealer, which is exclusive to the dealer as long as the dealer is not in
breach of the material obligations and performance standards under the agreement and Sea Ray’s then current material policies and programs
following notice and the expiration of any applicable cure periods without cure.
The dealer agreement with Ferretti Group and Bertram does not restrict our right to sell any Ferretti Group and Bertram product lines but
has certain restrictions relating to competing products. The multi-year dealer agreement appoints us as the exclusive dealer for the retail sale,
display, and servicing of designated Ferretti Group and Bertram products and repair parts currently or in the future sold by Ferretti Group and
Bertram in the designated geographic areas. The multi-year dealer agreement currently expires in August 2007.
Arrangements with certain other manufacturers may restrict our right to offer some product lines in certain markets.
We typically deal with each of our manufacturers, other than the Sea Ray division of Brunswick, Ferretti Group, and Bertram, 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.
We transfer individual boats among our retail locations to fill customer orders that otherwise might take substantially longer to fill 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 levels appropriate to meet current anticipated market demands. We are
not bound by contractual agreements governing the amount of inventory that we must purchase in any year from any manufacturer, but the
failure to purchase at agreed upon levels may result in the loss of certain manufacturer incentives. We participate in numerous end-of-summer
manufacturer boat shows, which manufacturers sponsor 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.
In March 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) revised certain provisions of
its previously reached conclusions on EITF 02-16, “Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from
a Vendor” (EITF 02-16), and provided additional transitional guidance. We determined that EITF 02-16 impacts the way we account for
interest assistance received from vendors beginning after July 1, 2003 with the renewal of and amendments to our dealer agreements with the
manufacturers of our products. EITF 02-16 most significantly requires us to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a
reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders.
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Our revolving credit facility currently provides us with a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $340 million for
working capital and inventory financing and an additional $20 million for traditional floorplan borrowings, all of which are determined
pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The credit facility requires us to satisfy certain covenants, including maintaining a leverage ratio tied to
our tangible net worth. The credit facility currently matures in March 2008, with two one-year renewal options remaining. The credit facility
was last amended in February 2005 to extend the terms and increase the borrowing availability.
As of September 30, 2005, we owed an aggregate of $150.0 million under our revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2005, our
revolving credit facility provided us with an additional available borrowing capacity of approximately $180.0 million. Advances on the facility
accrued interest at a rate of 5.2% as of September 30, 2005. We were in compliance with all covenants in the facility as of September 30, 2005.
Management Information System
We believe that our management information system, which currently is being utilized by each of our operating subsidiaries and was
developed over a number of years through cooperative efforts with the 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 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 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. In October 2002, Brunswick acquired the vendor of our management information system.
Brunswick Agreement Relating to Acquisitions
We and the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick have entered into a revised agreement replacing our previous agreement to provide a process for
our continued growth through the acquisition of additional Sea Ray boat dealers that desire to be acquired by us. The revised agreement
extends through June 2015. Under the agreement, acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers will be mutually agreed upon by us and Sea Ray with
reasonable efforts to be made to include a balance of Sea Ray dealers that have been successful and those that have not been. The agreement
provides that Sea Ray will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed acquisition of a Sea Ray dealer by us, subject to the
conditions set forth in the agreement. Among other things, the agreement provides for us to provide Sea Ray with a business plan for each
proposed acquisition, including historical financial and five-year projected financial information regarding the acquisition candidate; marketing
and advertising plans; service capabilities and managerial and staff personnel; information regarding the ability of candidate to achieve
performance standards within designated periods; and information regarding the success of our previous acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers. The
agreement also contemplates Sea Ray reaching a good faith determination whether the acquisition would be in its best interest based on our
dedication and focus of resources on the Sea Ray brand and Sea Ray’s consideration of any adverse effects that the approval would have on the
resulting territory configuration and adjacent or other dealer sales and the absence of any violation of applicable laws or rights granted by Sea
Ray to others.
Dealer Agreements with Sea Ray
Brunswick, through its Sea Ray division, and we, through our principal operating subsidiaries, are parties to Sales and Service Agreements
relating to Sea Ray products extending through June 2015. Each of these dealer agreements appoints one of our operating subsidiaries as a
dealer for the retail sale, display, and servicing of all Sea Ray products, parts, and accessories currently or in the future sold by Sea Ray. Each
dealer agreement designates a designated geographical territory for the dealer, which is exclusive to the dealer as long as
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the dealer is not in breach of the material obligations and performance standards under the agreement and Sea Ray’s then current material
policies and programs following notice and the expiration of any applicable cure periods without cure. 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. Each dealer agreement also restricts the dealer from selling, advertising (other than in recognized and
established marine publications), soliciting for sale, or offering for resale any Sea Ray products outside its territory 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. In addition,
each dealer agreement provides for the lowest product prices charged by Sea Ray 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 Sea Ray 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.
Among other things, each dealer agreement requires the dealer to
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devote its best efforts to promote, display, advertise, and sell Sea Ray products at each of its retail locations in accordance with the
agreement and applicable laws;
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purchase and maintain at all times sufficient inventory of current Sea Ray products to meet the reasonable demand of customers at
each of its locations and to meet Sea Ray’s applicable minimum inventory requirements;
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maintain at each retail location, or at another acceptable location, a service department that is properly staffed and equipped to service
Sea Ray products promptly and professionally and to maintain parts and supplies to service Sea Ray products properly on a timely
basis;
perform all necessary product rigging, installation, and inspection services prior to delivery to purchasers in accordance with Sea
Ray’s standards and perform post-sale services of all Sea Ray products sold by the dealer and brought to the dealer for service;
provide or arrange for warranty and service work for Sea Ray products;
provide appropriate instructions to purchasers on how to obtain warranty and service work from the dealer;
furnish product purchasers with Sea Ray’s limited warranty on new products and with information and training as to the safe and
proper operation and maintenance of the products;
assist Sea Ray in performing any product defect and recall campaigns;
achieve sales performance in accordance with fair and reasonable standards and sales levels established by Sea Ray in consultation
with the dealer based on factors such as population, sales potential, market share percentage of Sea Ray products sold in the territory
compared with competitive products sold in the territory, local economic conditions, competition, past sales history, number of retail
locations, and
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other special circumstances that may affect the sale of Sea Ray products or the dealer, in each case consistent with standards
established for all domestic Sea Ray dealers selling comparable products;
provide designated financial information that is truthful and accurate;
conduct its business in a manner that preserves and enhances the reputation and goodwill of both Sea Ray and the dealer for providing
quality products and services;
maintain the financial ability to purchase and maintain on hand and display Sea Ray’s current product models;
maintain customer service ratings in compliance with Sea Ray’s criteria;
comply with those dealer’s obligations that may be imposed or established by Sea Ray applicable to all domestic Sea Ray dealers;
maintain a financial condition that is adequate to satisfy and perform its obligations under the agreement;
achieve within designated time periods or maintain master dealer status or other applicable certification requirements as established
from time to time by Sea Ray applicable to all domestic Sea Ray dealers;
notify Sea Ray of the addition or deletion of any retail locations;
sell Sea Ray products only on the basis of Sea Ray’s published applicable limited warranty and make no other warranty or
representations concerning the limited warranty, expressed or implied, either verbally or in writing;
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provide timely warranty service on all Sea Ray products presented to the dealer by purchasers in accordance with Sea Ray’s then
current warranty program applicable to all domestic Sea Ray dealers selling comparable Sea Ray products; and
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provide Sea Ray with access to the dealer’s books and records and such other information as Sea Ray may reasonably request to verify
the accuracy of the warranty claims submitted to Sea Ray by the dealer with regard to such warranty claims;
Sea Ray has agreed to indemnify each of our dealers against any losses to third parties resulting from Sea Ray’s negligent acts or omissions
involving the design or manufacture of any of its products or any breach by it of the agreement. Each of our dealers has agreed to indemnify
Sea Ray against any losses to third parties resulting from the dealer’s negligent acts or omissions involving the dealer’s application, use, or
repair of Sea Ray products, statements or representation not specifically authorized by Sea Ray, the installation of any after market components
or any other modification or alteration of Sea Ray products, and any breach by the dealer of the agreement.
Each dealer agreement may be terminated
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by Sea Ray, upon 60 days prior written notice, 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;
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by Sea Ray or the dealer, upon 60 days written notice to the other, in the event of a breach or default by the other with any of the of the
material obligations, performance standards, covenants,
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representations, warranties, or duties imposed by the agreement or the Sea Ray manual that has not been cured within 60 days of the
notice of the claimed deficiency or within a reasonable period when the cure cannot be completed within a 60-day period, or at the end
of the 60-day period without the opportunity to cure when the cause constitutes bad faith;
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by Sea Ray or the dealer if the other makes a fraudulent misrepresentation that is material to the agreement or the other engages in an
incurable act of bad faith;
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by Sea Ray or the dealer in the event of the insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership of the other;
by Sea Ray in the event of the assignment of the agreement by the dealer without the prior written consent of Sea Ray;
by Sea Ray upon at least 15 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; and
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upon the mutual consent of Sea Ray and the dealer.
Employees
As of September 30, 2005, we had 1,623 employees, 1,546 of whom were in store-level operations and 77 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.
Trademarks and Service Marks
We have registered trade names and trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for various names, including “MarineMax,”
“MarineMax Getaways!,” “MarineMax Care,” “Delivering the Dream,” “MarineMax Delivering the Boating Dream,” “Women on Water,” and
“Newcoast Financial Services.” We have registered the name “MarineMax” in the European Community. We have a trademark application
pending with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for “MarineMax Boating Gear Center.” We have trade name and trademark applications
pending in Canada for various names, including “MarineMax,” “Delivering the Dream,” and “The Water Gene.” 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, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets.
Over the three-year period ended September 30, 2005, the average revenue for the quarters ended December 31, March 31, June 30, and
September 30 represented approximately 19%, 25%, 31%, and 25%, respectively, of our average annual revenues. With the exception of
Florida, we generally realize significantly lower sales and higher levels of inventories and related short-term borrowings, in the quarterly
periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and recreation shows in January stimulates boat sales and allows us to
reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
Our business is also subject to weather patterns, which may adversely affect 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, as was the case during the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season when Florida and other markets were affected
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by numerous hurricanes. 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, or OSHA, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or
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 has various air emissions regulations for outboard marine engines that impose more strict 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 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. 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
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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 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, two of our properties are within the boundaries
of a “Superfund” site, although neither property has been nor is 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, we
may experience legal claims in excess of our insurance coverage, and those claims may not 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.
Excessive insurance claims also could result in increased insurance premiums.
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 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.
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Executive Officers
The following table sets forth information concerning each of our executive officers:
Name
William H. McGill Jr.
Michael H. McLamb
Kurt M. Frahn
Jack P. Ezzell
Edward A. Russell
Michael J. Aiello
Anthony M. Aisquith
Age
62
40
37
35
45
49
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Position
Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Director
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
William H. McGill Jr. has served as the 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 served as the President of our company from January 23, 1988 until
September 8, 2000 and re-assumed the position on July 1, 2002. Mr. McGill was the principal owner and president of Gulfwind USA, Inc., one
of our operating subsidiaries, from 1973 until its merger with us.
Michael H. McLamb has served as Executive Vice President of our company since October 2002, as Chief Financial Officer since
January 23, 1998, as Secretary since April 5, 1998, and as a director of our company since November 1, 2003. Mr. McLamb served as Vice
President and Treasurer of our company from January 23, 1998 until October 22, 2002. 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.
Kurt M. Frahn has served as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of our company since October 22, 2002. Mr. Frahn served as Director
of Taxes and Acquisitions of our company from May 15, 1998 until October 22, 2002. Mr. Frahn was employed by Arthur Andersen, LLP
from September 3, 1991 until May 15, 1998, serving most recently as a tax consulting manager.
Jack P. Ezzell has served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of our company since October 22, 2002 and as Corporate
Controller of our company since June 1, 1999. Mr. Ezzell served as Assistant Controller from January 13, 1998 until June 1, 1999. Mr. Ezzell,
a certified public accountant, was employed by Arthur Andersen, LLP from August 1996 until January 1998, serving most recently as a senior
auditor.
Edward A. Russell has served as Vice President of our company since October 22, 2002. Mr. Russell has served as the Regional Manager of
our Florida operations since August 1, 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Russell served as the District President for our Central and West Florida
operations from March 1998 until August 1, 2002. Mr. Russell was an owner and General Sales Manager of Gulfwind USA Inc., one of our
operating subsidiaries, now called MarineMax of Central Florida, from 1984 until its merger with our company in March 1998.
Michael J. Aiello has served as Vice President of our company since October 22, 2002. Mr. Aiello has served as the Regional Manager of
the state of New Jersey and surrounding areas since 1999 and was a principal owner and operator of Merit Marine Inc., one of our operating
subsidiaries, now called MarineMax of Mid-Atlantic, from 1985 until its merger with our company in March 1999.
Anthony M. Aisquith has served as Vice President of our company since November 1, 2003. Mr. Aisquith has served as the Regional
Manager of our Georgia, Carolinas, Texas, and California operations since August 1, 2000, March 1, 2002, March 15, 2003, and March 1,
2004, respectively. Mr. Aisquith previously served as the Store Manager of our Tampa, Florida location from October 1, 1997 until August 1,
2000 and as a salesperson in our
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Clearwater, Florida location from June 18, 1995 until October 1, 1997. Mr. Aisquith joined our company on June 18, 1995 after 10 years of
experience in the auto industry.
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Risk Factors
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, Meridian and Hatteras boat lines, and Ferretti Group’s Ferretti Yachts, Riva,
Pershing, and Bertram product lines.
Approximately 60% of our revenue in fiscal 2005 resulted from sales of new boats manufactured by Brunswick, including approximately
46% from Brunswick’s Sea Ray division and approximately 7% from Brunswick’s Hatteras Yacht division. The remainder of our fiscal 2005
revenue from new boat sales resulted from sales of products from a limited number of other manufacturers, none of which accounted for more
than 10% of our revenue. Any adverse change in the financial condition, production efficiency, product development, management,
marketplace acceptance and marketing capabilities of our manufacturers, particularly Brunswick given our reliance on Sea Ray, Meridian, and
Hatteras, would have a substantial adverse impact on our business. Additionally, given the revenue generated by each yacht and mega-yacht
sale, any adverse change in the financial condition, production efficiency, product development, management, marketplace acceptance, and
marketing capabilities of Ferretti Group would have a substantial adverse 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, those
alternate sources may not be available at the time of any interruption, and alternative products may not be available at comparable quality and
prices.
Through our principal operating subsidiaries, we maintain dealer agreements with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products. Each dealer
agreement has a multi-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
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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;
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to meet existing competitive circumstances;
for unusual and non-ordinary business circumstances; or
for limited duration promotional programs.
Each dealer agreement designates a designated geographical territory for the dealer, which is exclusive to the dealer as long as the dealer is
not in breach of the material obligations and performance standards under the agreement and Sea Ray’s then current material policies and
programs following notice and the expiration of any applicable cure periods without cure.
Through certain of our operating subsidiaries, we also maintain dealer agreements with Hatteras covering Hatteras products. Each
agreement allows Hatteras to revise prices at any time, and such new prices will supersede previous prices. Pursuant to the agreement, we must
bear any losses we incur as a result of such price changes and may not recover from Hatteras for any losses. In addition, certain of our
operating subsidiaries may not represent manufacturers or product lines that compete directly with Hatteras without its prior written consent.
As is typical in the industry, we deal with manufacturers, other than the Sea Ray division of Brunswick, Ferretti Group, and Bertram, under
renewable annual 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 in the manufacturer’s sole discretion. Any
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these arrangements for any reason could adversely affect product availability and cost and our financial performance.
Our operations depend upon a number of factors relating to or affecting consumer spending for luxury goods, such as recreational
boats.
Unfavorable local, regional, national, or global 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 and impact the profitability of our finance and insurance activities. 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, and stock market performance 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.
General economic conditions that impact the recreational boating industry could inhibit our growth and negatively impact our
profitability.
General economic conditions, consumer spending patterns, federal tax policies, interest rate levels, and the cost and availability of fuel can
impact overall boat purchases. We believe that the level of boat purchases has been adversely affected by 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 expanded our operations during periods of stagnant or
declining industry trends, 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 success depends, in part, on our ability to continue to make successful acquisitions and to integrate the operations of acquired
dealers and each dealer we acquire in the future.
Since March 1, 1998, we have acquired 18 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service yacht repair
facility. Each acquired dealer operated independently prior to its acquisition by us. Our success depends, in part, on our ability to continue to
make successful acquisitions and to integrate the operations of acquired dealers and each dealer 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. We 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 pursue our acquisition strategy, our resulting growth will place significant additional
demands on our management and infrastructure. Our failure to pursue successfully our acquisition strategies or operate effectively the
combined entity could have a material adverse effect on our rate of growth and operating performance.
Unforeseen expenses, difficulties, and delays frequently encountered in connection with rapid expansion through acquisitions could
inhibit our growth and negatively impact our profitability.
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
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be unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates or to complete the acquisitions of candidates that we identify. Increased competition for
acquisition candidates or increased asking prices by 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. Acquisitions also may become more
difficult in the future as we acquire more of the most attractive dealers. 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 and 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 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:
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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 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.
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We and the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick have entered into a revised agreement replacing our prior agreement to provide a process for our
continued growth through the acquisition of additional Sea Ray boat dealers that desire to be acquired by us. The agreement extends through
June 2015. Under the agreement, acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers will be mutually agreed upon by us and Sea Ray with reasonable efforts to be
made to include a balance of Sea Ray dealers that have been successful and those that have not been. The agreement provides that Sea Ray will
not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed acquisition of a Sea Ray dealer by us, subject to the conditions set forth in the
agreement. Among other things, the agreement provides for us to provide Sea Ray with a business plan for each proposed acquisition,
including historical financial and five-year projected financial information regarding the acquisition candidate; marketing and advertising
plans; service capabilities and managerial and staff personnel; information regarding the ability of candidate to achieve performance standards
within designated periods; and information regarding the success of our previous acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers. The agreement also
contemplates Sea Ray reaching a good faith determination whether the acquisition would be in its best interest based on our dedication and
focus of resources on the Sea Ray brand and Sea Ray’s consideration of any adverse effects that the approval would have on the resulting
territory configuration and adjacent or other dealers sales and the absence of any violation of applicable laws or rights granted by Sea Ray to
others.
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 the growth and profitability of our business.
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, among other
things. 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:
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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;
loss of certain manufacturer to dealer incentives; or
denial of approval of future acquisitions.
Our dealer agreements with certain manufacturers, including Brunswick, 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 our competitive position and financial performance.
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The failure to receive rebates and other dealer incentives on inventory purchases could substantially reduce our margins.
We rely on manufacturers’ programs that provide incentives for dealers to purchase and sell particular boat makes and models or for
consumers to buy particular boat makes or models. Any eliminations, reductions, limitations, or other changes relating to rebate or incentive
programs that have the effect of reducing the benefits we receive could increase the effective cost of our boat purchases, reduce our margins
and competitive position, and have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.
Our growth strategy may require us to secure significant additional capital, the amount of which 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 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 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.
Our current revolving credit facility provides a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $340 million and allows us
$20 million in traditional floorplan borrowings. We have pledged certain of our assets, principally boat inventories, to secure borrowings under
our credit facility. While we believe we will continue to obtain adequate financing from lenders, such financing may not be available to us.
Our internal growth and operating strategies of opening new locations and offering new products 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 our existing and new territories. Accomplishing these goals for expansion will depend upon a number of
factors, including the following:
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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;
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our ability to achieve adequate market penetration at favorable operating margins without the acquisition of existing dealers; and
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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 to expend significant time and effort in opening and acquiring new retail locations and
introducing new products. Our systems, procedures, controls, and 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.
Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic
markets. In addition, weather conditions may adversely impact our business.
During the three-year period ended September 30, 2005, the average revenue for the quarterly periods ended December 31, March 31,
June 30, and September 30 represented 19%, 25%, 31%, and 25%, respectively, of our average annual revenues. With the exception of Florida,
we generally realize significantly lower sales in the quarterly periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and
recreation shows in January stimulates boat sales and allows us to reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the
remainder of the fiscal year. 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 as was the case during the 2004 and
2005 hurricane season when Florida and other markets were affected by numerous hurricanes. 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 highly fragmented and involves intense competition for
customers, product distribution rights, and suitable retail locations, particularly on or near waterways. Competition increases during periods of
stagnant industry growth.
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,
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the 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.
Due to various matters, including environmental concerns, permitting and zoning requirements and competition for waterfront real estate,
some markets in the United States have experienced an increased waiting list for marina and storage availability. In general, the markets in
which we currently operate are not experiencing any unusual difficulties. However, marine retail activity could be adversely effected in
markets that do not have sufficient marine and storage availability to satisfy demand.
We depend on income from financing, insurance, and extended service contracts.
A portion of our income results from referral fees derived from the placement or marketing 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 2005, F&I products accounted for approximately 3.1% 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 and the current rate environment. 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 operating margins.
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 certain of our executive officers, we cannot assure that these or other executive personnel will remain with us. Our expanding
operations may require us to add additional executive personnel in the future. 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
businesses 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.
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 subject us to damages, result in higher insurance costs, and harm 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 OSHA or the EPA, and similar federal and local agencies, have jurisdiction
over the operation of our dealerships, repair facilities, and other operations, with
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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 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 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
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owners or operators of facilities at, from, or to which a release of hazardous substances has occurred;
parties who generated hazardous substances that were released at such facilities; and
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, more strict 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, two of our properties are within the boundaries
of a “Superfund” site, although neither property has been identified as a contributor to the contamination in the area.
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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 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 evaluate goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for impairment annually and we would recognize an impairment loss if
the carrying amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value.
Goodwill and intangible assets represent the excess of the purchase price of businesses acquired over the fair value of the net tangible assets
acquired at the date of acquisition. We have determined that our most significantly acquired specifically identifiable intangible assets are dealer
agreements, which are indefinite-lived intangibles.
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
“Business Combinations” (SFAS 141), and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and other Intangible
Assets” (SFAS 142). SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets and reported separately
from goodwill. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment
at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the carrying
amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we would recognize an impairment loss. We measure any potential
impairment based on various business valuation methodologies, including a projected discounted cash flow method. We completed the annual
impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, based on financial information as of the third quarter of fiscal 2005, which resulted in
no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets. To date, we have not recognized any impairment of goodwill or identifiable
intangible assets. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 142, all purchase price in excess of the tangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill and
no identifiable intangible assets were recognized. Net goodwill and identifiable intangible assets amount to $50.5 million and $5.7 million,
respectively, as of September 30, 2005.
Impairment of goodwill or the identifiable intangible assets or regulatory action that changes the impairment testing methodology, requires
amortization, or a write-off of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets may materially and adversely affect the financial position of our
company. A reduction in net income resulting from the impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets may have an adverse impact
upon the market price of our common stock.
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 of our common stock include the following:
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variations in operating results;
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the thin trading volume and relatively small public float of our common stock;
the level and success of our acquisition program and new store openings;
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variations in same-store sales;
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the success of dealership integration;
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relationships with manufacturers;
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changes in earnings estimates published by analysts;
general economic, political, and market conditions;
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seasonality and weather conditions;
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governmental policies and regulations;
the performance of the recreational boat industry in general; and
factors relating to suppliers and competitors.
In addition, market demand for small-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.
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, 2005, there were outstanding 17,678,087 shares of our common stock. Substantially all of these shares are 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, which generally include our directors, officers, and
certain principal stockholders, are subject to the resale limitations of Rule 144 described below. Outstanding shares of common stock issued in
connection with the acquisition of any acquired dealers are 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, 2005, we had issued and outstanding options to purchase approximately 2,258,131 shares of common stock under our
1998 incentive stock plan and we issued 387,487 of the 750,000 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. If issued pursuant to an effective registration statement, these shares generally will be freely tradable after their issuance by persons
not affiliated with us or the acquired companies.
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We rely on our operating subsidiaries.
We are a holding company, the principal assets of which are the shares of the capital stock or membership interests of our corporate or
limited liability company 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.
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.
Our stockholders’ rights plan may adversely affect existing stockholders.
Our Stockholders’ Rights Plan may have the effect of deterring, delaying, or preventing a change in control that might otherwise be in the
best interests of our stockholders. Under the Rights Plan, we issued a dividend of one Preferred Share Purchase Right for each share of our
common stock held by stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 7, 2001.
In general, subject to certain limited exceptions, the stock purchase rights become exercisable when a person or group acquires 15% or more
of our common stock or a tender offer or exchange offer for 15% or more of our common stock is announced or commenced. After any such
event, our other stockholders may purchase additional shares of our common stock at 50% of the then-current market price. The rights will
cause substantial dilution to a person or group that attempts to acquire us on terms not approved by our board of directors. The rights may be
redeemed by us at $0.01 per stock purchase right at any time before any person or group acquires 15% or more of our outstanding common
stock. The rights should not interfere with any merger or other business combination approved by our board of directors. The rights expire on
August 28, 2011.
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 certificate of incorporation and bylaws divide the board of directors into three classes of directors elected for staggered three-year
terms. The 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 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.
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.
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Our sales of Ferretti Group product may be adversely affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and
the Euro.
Products purchased from the Italy-based Ferretti Group are subject to fluctuations in the Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate, which ultimately
may impact the retail price at which we can sell such products. Accordingly, fluctuations in the value of the Euro as compared with the U.S.
dollar may impact the price points at which we can sell profitably Ferretti Group products, and such price points may not be competitive with
other product lines in the United States. Accordingly, such fluctuations in exchange rates ultimately may impact the amount of revenue, cost of
goods sold, cash flows, and earnings we recognize for the Ferretti Group product line. The impact of these currency fluctuations could increase,
particularly as our revenue from the Ferretti Group products increase as a percentage of our total revenue. We cannot predict the effects of
exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results. We are not currently engaged in any foreign currency exchange hedging transactions to
manage our foreign currency exposure that could have a significant impact on our operations. If and when we do engage in material foreign
currency exchange hedging transactions, we cannot assure that our strategies will adequately protect our operating results from the effects of
exchange rate fluctuations.
Item 2. Properties
We lease our corporate offices in Clearwater, Florida. We also lease 43 of our retail locations under leases, many of which contain multi-
year renewal options and some of which grant us a first right of refusal to purchase the property at fair value. In most cases, we pay a fixed rent
at negotiated 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 28 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.
Location
Alabama
Gulf Shores
Arizona
Tempe
California
Newport Beach
Oakland
Santa Rosa
Sacramento
San Diego
San Diego
Tower Park (near San Francisco)
Colorado
Denver
Grand Junction
Owned or Leased Footage(l)
Facilities at Property
Square
Operated
Since(2)
Waterfront
Company owned 4,000
Retail and service
1998
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Company owned 34,000
Retail and service
1992
—
Third-party lease 1,900
Third-party lease 17,700
Retail only; 16 wetslips
Retail and service; 20 wetslips
2005
1985
Newport Bay
Alameda Estuary (San
Francisco Bay)
Company owned 8,100
Company owned 24,800
Third-party lease 9,500
Third-party lease 750
Third-party lease 400
Retail and service
Retail and service
Retail and service
Retail and service; 12 wet slips
Retail only
1990
1995
2004
1997
1999
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—
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Mission Bay
Sacramento River
Third-party lease 16,400
Third-party lease 9,300
Retail, service, and storage
Retail, service, and storage
2003
1986
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Location
Delaware
Bear
Florida
Cape Haze
Clearwater
Cocoa
Coconut Grove
Dania
Destin
Ft Lauderdale
Ft Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Ft Walton Beach
Key Largo
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Miami
Naples
Palm Beach
Pensacola
Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach
Sarasota
Stuart
Stuart
Tampa
Venice
Georgia
Altoona
Buford (Atlanta)
Owned or Leased Footage(l)
Facilities at Property
Square
Operated
Since(2)
Waterfront
Third-party lease 5,000
Retail and service; 15 wet slips
1995
Between Delaware Bay and
Chesapeake Bay
Company owned 18,000
Retail, service, and storage; 8 wet
1972
Intracoastal Waterway
slips
Company owned 42,000
Company owned 15,000
Third-party lease 2,000
Company owned 32,000
Third-party lease 2,178
Third-party lease 2,400
Third-party lease 3,800
Third-party lease 8,000
Third-party lease 4,800
Third-party lease 750
Company owned 15,000
Third-party lease 1,000
Company owned 7,200
Company owned 19,600
Company owned 22,800
Third-party lease 24,300
Company owned 23,000
Company owned 5,376
Third-party lease 26,500
Retail and service; 16 wet slips
Retail and service
Retail only; 24 wet slips
Repair and service; 16 wet slips
Retail only; 8 wet slips
Retail and service; 12 wet slips
Retail only; 4 wet slips
Retail and service; 18 wet slips
Retail only
Retail only
Retail and service
Retail only; 7 wet slips
Retail and service; l5 wet slips
Retail and service; 14 wet slips
Retail and service; 8 wet slips
Retail and service
Retail and service; 16 wet slips
Retail only; 24 wet slips
Retail, service, and storage; 15 wet
1973
1968
2002
1991
2005
1977
2002
1983
2003
2002
2004
1995
1980
1997
1998
1974
1990
2005
1972
Tampa Bay
—
Biscayne Bay
Port Everglades
Destin Harbor
Intracoastal Waterway
Seminole River
Caloosahatchee River
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—
—
St Johns River
Intracoastal Waterway
Naples Bay
Intracoastal Waterway
—
Intracoastal Waterway
Intracoastal Waterway
Sarasota Bay
slips
Company owned 22,400
Company owned 6,700
Company owned 13,100
Company owned 62,000
Retail and service; 6 wet slips
Retail and service; 60 wet slips
Retail and service
Retail, service, and storage; 90 wet
2002
1994
1995
1972
Intracoastal Waterway
Intracoastal Waterway
—
Intracoastal Waterway
slips
Third-party lease 8,800
Company owned 13,500
Retail and service; 4 wet slips
Retail and service
2002
2001
Lake Altoona
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Location
Cumming (Atlanta)
Forest Park (Atlanta)
Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Minnesota
Bay Port
Oakdale
Rogers
Walker
Walker
Nevada
Las Vegas
New Jersey
Brick
Brant Beach
Greenbrook
Jersey City
Lake Hopatcong
Ship Bottom
Somers Point
North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach
Ohio
Cleveland (Flats)
Port Clinton
Port Clinton
Toledo
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Tennessee
Square
Owned or Leased Footage(l)
Third-party lease 13,000 Retail and service; 50 wet slips
Third-party lease 47,300 Retail, service, and storage
Facilities at Property
Operated
Since(2)
1981
1973
Lake Lanier
—
Waterfront
Third-party lease 500
Company owned 19,800 Retail and service
Company owned 28,400 Retail, service, and storage; 294
Retail only; 6 wet slips
2005
1958
1966
Inner Harbor
—
Gunpowder River
wet slips
Retail only; 10 wet slips
Third-party lease 450
Third-party lease 18,500 Retail and service
Company owned 70,000 Retail, service, and storage
Company owned 76,400 Retail, service, and storage
Company owned 6,800
Retail and service; 93 wet slips
1996
1997
1991
1989
1977
St Croix River
—
—
—
Leech Lake
Company owned 21,600 Retail and service
1990
—
Company owned 20,000 Retail and service; 225 wet slips
Third-party lease 3,800
Retail and service; 36 wet slips
Third-party lease 18,500 Retail and service
Third-party lease 500
Third-party lease 4,600
Third-party lease 19,300 Retail and service
Affiliate lease 31,000 Retail and service; 33 wet slips
Retail only; 6 wet slips
Retail and service; 80 wet slips
1977
1965
1995
2000
1998
1972
1987
Manasquan River
Barnegat Bay
—
Hudson River
Lake Hopatcong
—
Little Egg Harbor Bay
Third-party lease 34,500 Retail, service, and storage
1996
Intracoastal Waterway
Third-party lease 19,000 Retail and service
Third-party lease 63,700 Retail, service, and storage; 155
1999
1974
Lake Erie
Lake Erie
wet slips
Third-party lease 93,300 Retail, service, and storage
Third-party lease 12,200 Retail and service
1997
1989
Lake Erie
—
Third-party lease 3,500
Retail only
1999
Coquina Harbor
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Location
Chattanooga
Texas
Arlington
Houston
Houston
League City (floating facility)
(4)
Square
Owned or Leased Footage(l)
Third-party lease 3,000
Facilities at Property
Retail only; 12 wet slips
Operated
Since(2)
2005
Waterfront
Tennessee River
Third-party lease 31,000 Retail and service
Third-party lease 10,000 Retail only (3)
Third-party lease 10,000 Retail and service
Third-party lease 800
Retail and service; 20 wet slips
1999
1987
1981
1988
—
—
—
Clear Lake
Lewisville (Dallas)
Lewisville (Dallas) (floating
Company owned 22,000 Retail and service
Third-party lease 500
Retail only; 20 wet slips (5)
1992
1994
—
Lake Lewisville
facility)
Seabrook
Utah
Salt Lake City
Company owned 32,000 Retail and service; 30 wet slips
2002
Clear Lake
Third-party lease 21,200 Retail and service
1975
—
(1) Square footage is approximate and does not include outside sales space or dock or marina facilities.
(2) Operated since date is the date the facility was opened by us or opened prior to its acquisition by us.
(3) Shares service facility located at the other Houston retail locations.
(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 party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. With the exception of a single lawsuit award that we are
currently appealing, the ultimate liability, if any, associated with these matters was not determinable at September 30, 2005. However, based on
information available at September 30, 2005 surrounding the single lawsuit award that we are currently appealing, we increased our accrued
litigation expense by approximately $1.7 million. While it is not feasible to determine the outcome of these actions at this time, we do not
believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities
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.
2003
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
2004
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
2005
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter (through November 30, 2005)
High
Low
$ 13.08
$ 14.50
$ 15.43
$ 19.90
$ 28.33
$ 32.04
$ 28.59
$ 30.55
$ 35.14
$ 31.77
$ 35.88
$ 29.58
$ 8.67
$ 9.02
$ 12.62
$ 14.39
$ 18.10
$ 23.56
$ 18.05
$ 21.50
$ 27.51
$ 23.95
$ 21.50
$ 22.36
On November 30, 2005, the closing sale price of our common stock was $26.26 per share. On November 30, 2005, there were
approximately 100 record holders and approximately 4,900 beneficial owners of our common stock.
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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 September 30, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 and the statement of
operations data for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 were derived from the consolidated financial statements
and notes thereto that have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered certified public accounting firm. The balance sheet
data as of September 30, 2001 and the statements of operations data for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 were derived from the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent certified public accountants.
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.
Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense, net
Income before income tax provision
Income tax provision
Net income
Net income per share:
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares:
Diluted
Other Data: (as of year-end)
Number of retail locations (1)
Sales per store (2) (4)
Same-store sales growth (3) (4)
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital
Total assets
Long-term debt (including current portion) (5)
Total stockholders’ equity
2001
504,071
383,984
120,087
92,734
27,353
2,396
24,957
9,608
15,349
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2003
(amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
2004
2002
$
$
540,716 $
416,137
124,579
95,567
29,012
1,264
27,748
10,683
17,065 $
607,501 $
459,729
147,772
113,299
34,473
2,471
32,002
12,321
19,681 $
762,009 $
573,616
188,393
139,470
48,923
6,499
42,424
16,126
26,298 $
2005
947,347
712,843
234,504
169,975
64,529
9,291
55,238
21,412
33,826
1.01
$
1.10 $
1.26 $
1.58 $
1.88
$
$
$
15,238,719
15,540,973
15,671,470
16,666,107
18,032,533
$
53
12,382
$
(9 )%
59
12,273 $
3 %
65
11,900 $
6 %
67
12,831 $
21 %
71
16,386
23 %
2001
2002
September 30,
2003
2004
2005
$ 47,447
264,490
8,640
127,693
$ 55,426
301,146
21,765
145,190
$ 67,003
329,155
22,343
166,056
$ 88,013
474,359
26,237
196,821
$ 163,431
539,490
30,085
283,599
(1) Includes only those retail locations open at period end.
(2) Includes only those stores open for the entire preceding 12-month period.
(3) New and acquired stores are included in the comparable base at the end of the store’s thirteenth month of operations.
(4) A store is one or more retail locations that are adjacent or operate as one entity.
(5) Amount excludes our short-term borrowings for working capital and inventory financing.
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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 2005 revenue exceeding $947 million. Through our current 71
retail locations in 17 states, we sell new and used recreational boats and related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and
accessories. We also arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended warranty contracts; provide boat repair and maintenance services;
and offer yacht and boat brokerage services, and where available, offer slip and storage accommodations.
MarineMax was incorporated in January 1998. We conducted no operations until the acquisition of five independent recreational boat
dealers on March 1, 1998. Since the initial acquisitions in March 1998, we have significantly expanded our operations through the acquisition
of 18 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service yacht repair facility. As a part of our acquisition strategy,
we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their potential acquisition 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. The following are the acquisitions we have
completed during the fiscal years ending September 30, 2004 and 2003. No significant acquisitions were completed during the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2005.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, we completed the acquisition of three recreational boat dealers. During June 2004, we
acquired substantially all of the assets, including real estate, and assumed certain liabilities of Imperial Marine (Imperial), a privately held boat
dealership with locations in Baltimore and the northern Chesapeake area of Maryland, for approximately $9.3 million in cash, including
acquisition costs. Imperial operates a highway location and a marina on the Gunpowder River. The acquisition expands our ability to serve
consumers in the Mid-Atlantic United States boating community. Additionally, the acquisition allows us to capitalize on Imperial’s market
position and leverage our inventory management and inventory financing resources over the acquired locations. The acquisition resulted in the
recognition of approximately $1.1 million in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately $580,000 in tax deductible
indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer agreements). Imperial has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of
acquisition.
During June 2004, we purchased inventory and certain equipment and assumed certain liabilities from the previous Jacksonville, Florida-
based Sea Ray dealer (Jacksonville) for the sport boat and sport cruiser product lines for approximately $900,000 in cash, including acquisition
costs. The purchase enhanced our ability to serve customers in the northeast Florida boating community by adding the sport boat and sport
cruiser product lines to our existing Sea Ray product offerings. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of approximately $240,000 in tax
deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately $450,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer
agreements). Jacksonville has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
During October 2003, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Emarine International, Inc. and Steven
Myers, Inc. (Emarine), a privately held boat dealership located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for approximately $305,000 in cash. The acquisition
resulted in the recognition of approximately $300,000 in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs. The acquisition provides us with
an established retail location to sell the newly offered Ferretti Group products in the southeast Florida boating community. The asset purchase
agreement contained an earn out provision based on the future profits of the location, assuming certain conditions and provisions were met. In
August 2004, the earn out provisions were modified withdrawing the requirements for any future earn out payments. Emarine has been
included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, we completed the acquisition of two recreational boat dealers. During September 2003,
we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Killinger Marine Center, Inc. and Killinger Marine Center of
Alabama, Inc., a privately held boat dealership with locations in
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Ft. Walton Beach and Pensacola, Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama, for approximately $2.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs. The
acquisition resulted in the recognition of approximately $600,000 in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately
$300,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer agreements). The acquisition expands our ability to serve consumers in the
Alabama and Florida panhandle boating communities. Additionally, the acquisition further allows us to leverage our inventory management
and inventory financing resources over the acquired locations. Killinger Marine has been included in our consolidated financial statements
since the date of acquisition.
During June 2003, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Sundance Marine, Inc., a privately held boat
dealership with locations in Denver and Grand Junction, Colorado, for approximately $3.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs. The
acquisition resulted in the recognition of approximately $1.7 million in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately
$900,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer agreements). The acquisition expands our ability to serve consumers in the
western United States boating community. Additionally, the acquisition further allows us to leverage our inventory management and inventory
financing resources over the acquired locations. The asset purchase agreement contains an earn out provision, which will impact the final
purchase price annually, based on the future profits of the region through September 2008, assuming certain conditions and provisions are met.
Based on these conditions and provisions, approximately $200,000 has been earned through fiscal 2005. Sundance Marine has been included in
our consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact
and risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations when such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.
In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and
financial condition in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the
circumstances. The results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that
the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our
financial condition and results of operations and require our most difficult, subjective, and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to
make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from boat, motor, and trailer sales and parts, service, and storage operations at the time the boat, motor, trailer, or part
is delivered to or accepted by the customer or service is completed. We recognize commissions earned from a brokerage sale at the time the
related brokerage transaction closes. We recognize revenue from slip and storage services on a straight-line basis over the term of the slip or
storage agreement. We recognize commissions earned by us for placing notes with financial institutions in connection with customer boat
financing when the related boat sales are recognized. We also recognize marketing fees earned on credit life, accident and disability, and hull
insurance products sold by third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the insurance product as evidenced by
contract execution, or when the related boat sale is recognized. We also recognize commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts
sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract
execution, or recognition of the related boat sale.
Certain finance and extended warranty commissions and marketing fees on insurance products may be charged back if a customer
terminates or defaults on the underlying contract within a specified period of time. Based upon
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our experience of terminations and defaults, we maintain a chargeback allowance that was not material to our financial statements taken as a
whole as of September 30, 2004 or 2005. Should results differ materially from our historical experiences, we would need to modify our
estimate of future chargebacks, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating margins.
Vendor Consideration Received
In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) reached a consensus on
Issue No. 02-16, “Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor” (EITF 02-16). EITF
02-16 establishes the accounting standards for the recognition and measurement of cash consideration paid by a vendor to a reseller. EITF 02-
16 is effective for interim period financial statements beginning after December 15, 2002, with early adoption permitted.
In March 2003, the EITF revised certain provisions of its previously reached conclusions on EITF 02-16 and provided additional transitional
guidance. EITF 02-16 does not provide for restatement or reclassification of prior year amounts; rather, it requires prospective application for
new agreements or modifications of existing agreements entered into subsequent to December 31, 2002. We determined that EITF 02-16
impacted our accounting for certain consideration received from vendors beginning July 1, 2003 with the renewal of and amendments to our
dealer agreements with the manufacturers of our products. EITF 02-16 most significantly requires us to classify interest assistance received
from manufacturers as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense
incurred with our lenders. Also, based on the requirements of our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers, EITF 02-16 permits the
netting of the assistance against related advertising expenses. We adopted EITF 02-16 prospectively for fiscal 2003 during the quarter ended
December 31, 2002. Had we been required to adopt EITF 02-16 at the beginning of fiscal 2003, approximately $2.9 million of interest
assistance that was originally recorded as a reduction of interest expense would have been accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales.
Inventories
Inventory costs consist of the amount paid to acquire the inventory, net of vendor consideration and purchase discounts, the cost of
equipment added, reconditioning costs, and transportation costs relating to relocating inventory prior to sale. New and used boat, motor, and
trailer 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. If the carrying amount of our inventory exceeds its fair value, we reduce the
carrying amount to reflect fair value. We utilize our historical experience and current sales trends as the basis for our lower of cost or market
analysis. If events occur and market conditions change, causing the fair value to fall below carrying value, further reductions may be required.
Valuation of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
We account for goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
“Business Combinations” (SFAS 141), and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and other Intangible
Assets” (SFAS 142). SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets and reported separately
from goodwill. We have determined that our most significant acquired identifiable intangible assets are dealer agreements, which are
indefinite-lived intangible assets. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets no longer be amortized, but instead
tested for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we would recognize an impairment
loss. We measure any potential impairment based on various business valuation methodologies, including a projected discounted cash flow
method. We completed our last annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, based on financial information as of the third
quarter of fiscal 2005, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets. To date, we have not recognized any
impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets in the application of SFAS
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142. We will continue to test goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 142, all purchase price in excess of the net
tangible assets was recorded as goodwill and no identifiable intangible assets were recognized. Net goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
amounted to $50.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively, at September 30, 2005.
The most significant estimates used in our goodwill valuation model include estimates of the future growth in our cash flows and future
working capital needs to support our projected growth. Should circumstances change causing these assumptions to differ materially than
expected, our goodwill may become impaired, resulting in a material adverse effect on our operating margins.
For a more comprehensive list of our accounting policies, including those which involve varying degrees of judgment, see Note 3 –
“Significant Accounting Policies” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense, net
Income before income tax provision
Income tax provision
Net income
2003
$ 607,501 100.0 %
459,729 75.7 %
147,772 24.3 %
113,299 18.7 %
34,473 5.7 %
2,471 0.4 %
32,002 5.3 %
12,321 2.0 %
$ 19,681 3.2 %
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2004
(amount in thousands)
$ 762,009
573,616
188,393
139,470
48,923
6,499
42,424
16,126
$ 26,298
100.0 %
75.3 %
24.7 %
18.3 %
6.4 %
0.9 %
5.6 %
2.1 %
3.5 %
2005
$ 947,347 100.0 %
712,843 75.2 %
234,504 24.8 %
169,975 17.9 %
64,529 6.8 %
9,291 1.0 %
55,238 5.8 %
21,412 2.3 %
$ 33,826 3.6 %
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2004
Revenue. Revenue increased $185.3 million, or 24.3%, to $947.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from $762.0 million
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Of this increase, $11.9 million was attributable to stores opened or acquired that were not eligible
for inclusion in the comparable-store base and $173.4 million was attributable to a 22.8% growth in comparable-store sales in fiscal 2005. The
increase in comparable-store sales in fiscal 2005 resulted primarily from an increase of approximately $160.2 million in boat and yacht sales.
This increase in boat and yacht sales on a comparable-store basis helped generated an increase in revenue from our parts, service, finance, and
insurance products of approximately $13.2 million.
Gross Profit . Gross profit increased $46.1 million, or 24.5%, to $234.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from
$188.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 24.8% in fiscal 2005 from
24.7% in fiscal 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gross margins on boat sales and improvements in service,
finance, insurance, parts, and brokerage revenues, which generally yield higher gross margins than boat sales. The increase in gross profit was
partially offset by an increase in yacht sales, which generally yield lower gross margins than boat sales.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses . Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $30.5 million, or 21.9%, to
$170.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from $139.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Selling,
general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased approximately 35 basis points to 17.9% for the year ended
September 30, 2005 from 18.3% for the year ended September 30, 2004. The decrease as a percentage of revenue was attributable to an
approximate 60 basis point decrease in our comparable-stores selling, general, and administrative expenses. This decrease incurred by our
comparable-store locations resulted from the leveraging of our operating expense structure, which resulted in
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decreases in personnel costs and fixed expenses as a percentage of revenue. These decreases were partially offset by an approximate
$4.4 million increase in marketing expenses associated with achieving our level of comparable-store sales growth, the addition and expansion
of various product lines, increases in inventory maintenance costs related to support our increase in comparable-store sales and the addition and
expansion of various product lines, and an increase in our accrued litigation expense related to a single lawsuit award that we are currently
appealing. Additionally, the reduction of the comparable-store expenses was partially offset by an increase in expenses associated with stores
opened or acquired that were not eligible for inclusion in the comparable-store base. These opened or acquired stores generally operate at a
higher expense structure than our other locations.
Interest Expense . Interest expense increased $2.8 million, or 43.0%, to $9.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from
$6.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 1.0% for fiscal 2005 from
0.9% for fiscal 2004. The increase was primarily a result of a less favorable interest rate environment, which accounted for approximately
$2.2 million of the increase, coupled with an increase in the average borrowings associated with our revolving credit facility and mortgages,
which accounted for approximately $600,000.
Income Tax Provision. Income taxes increased $5.3 million, or 32.8%, to $21.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from
$16.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 as a result of increased earnings. Our effective tax rate increased to 38.8% for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 from 38.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 as a result of a review of our effective tax rate
calculation for the jurisdictions in which we currently operate.
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2004 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003
Revenue. Revenue increased $154.5 million, or 25.4%, to $762.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from $607.5 million
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Of this increase, $30.1 million was attributable to stores opened or acquired that were not eligible
for inclusion in the comparable-store base and $124.4 million was attributable to a 20.7% growth in comparable-store sales in fiscal 2004. The
increase in comparable-store sales in fiscal 2004 resulted primarily from an increase of approximately $117.5 million in boat sales, primarily
sales from existing product lines of approximately $71.5 million and sales from new product lines added over the past 24 months of
approximately $46.0 million. These increases in boat sales helped generate increases in sales of our finance, insurance, parts, and service
products of approximately $6.9 million.
Gross Profit . Gross profit increased $40.6 million, or 27.5%, to $188.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from
$147.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue increased to 24.7% for fiscal 2004
from 24.3% for fiscal 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in smaller, higher margin boat sales, a general increase in
gross profit margins of most categories of boat sales, and incremental improvements in finance, insurance, brokerage, parts, and service
revenues, which generally yield higher gross profits than boat sales. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased by approximately 20
basis points as a result of the implementation of EITF 02-16, which requires us to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a
reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses . Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $26.2 million, or 23.1%, to
$139.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from $113.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. This increase
was primarily attributable to additional expenses, including marketing, incurred by our comparable-store locations associated with the
comparable-store sales increase and approximately $600,000 to protect and repair our facilities and inventories from hurricanes in fiscal 2004.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 18.3% for fiscal 2004 from 18.7% for fiscal 2003. The
decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue was attributable to additional leveraging of our expense
structure resulting from our comparable-store sales increase, partially offset by the hurricane related expenses and stores opened or acquired
that operate at a higher expense structure than our other locations.
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Interest Expense . Interest expense increased $4.0 million, or 160.0%, to $6.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from
$2.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 0.9% for fiscal 2004 from
0.4% for fiscal 2003. The increase in total interest charges was a result of the implementation of EITF 02-16, which increased interest expense
by approximately $2.7 million. Additionally, interest expense increased by approximately $1.3 million as a result of additional borrowings
associated with our revolving credit facility and mortgages, partially offset by a more favorable interest rate environment.
Income Tax Provision. Income taxes increased $3.8 million, or 30.9%, to $16.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from
$12.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 as a result of increased earnings. Our effective tax rate decreased to 38.0% for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2004 from 38.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 as a result of a review of our effective tax rate
calculation for the jurisdictions in which we currently operate.
Quarterly Data and Seasonality
Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets.
With the exception of Florida, we generally realize significantly lower sales and higher levels of inventories, and related short-term borrowings,
in the quarterly periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and recreation shows in January stimulates boat sales
and allows us to reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. Our business could
become substantially more seasonal as we acquire dealers that operate in colder regions of the United States.
Our business is also subject to weather patterns, which may adversely affect 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, as was the case during the 2004 and 2005 hurricane season when Florida and other markets were affected by numerous
hurricanes. 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.
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 we believe reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the
fair presentation of such quarterly financial information.
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The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.
December 31, March 31,
2003
2004
June 30,
2004
September 30, December 31, March 31,
2004
2004
2005
June 30,
2005
September 30,
2005
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Income before income tax
provision
Income tax provision
Net income
Net income per share:
Diluted
Weighted average number of
shares:
Diluted
$
156,659 $
121,559
35,100
202,316 $
157,160
45,156
(amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
219,729 $
164,691
55,038
184,188 $
140,064
44,124
183,305 $
130,206
53,099
228,384 $
173,368
55,016
306,141 $
235,475
70,666
228,634
163,936
64,698
30,015
5,085
1,459
34,269
10,887
1,701
36,602
18,436
1,706
38,584
14,515
1,633
37,140
6,984
2,384
40,921
14,095
2,704
45,903
24,763
2,267
3,626
1,396
2,230 $
9,186
3,537
5,649 $
16,730
6,324
10,406 $
12,882
4,869
8,013 $
4,600
1,771
2,829 $
11,391
4,385
7,006 $
22,496
8,661
13,835 $
46,011
18,687
1,936
16,751
6,595
10,156
0.14 $
0.34 $
0.61 $
0.48 $
0.17 $
0.39 $
0.74 $
0.54
$
$
16,280,368 16,728,845 16,937,505 16,717,805 16,959,020 17,834,520 18,633,251 18,703,958
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. We regularly monitor the aging of our inventories and current market trends
to evaluate our current and future inventory needs. We also use this evaluation in conjunction with our review of our current and expected
operating performance and expected growth to determine the adequacy of our financing needs. These cash needs have historically been
financed with cash generated from operations and borrowings under our line of credit facility. We currently depend upon dividends and other
payments from our consolidated operating subsidiaries, and our line of credit facility to fund our current operations and meet our cash needs.
Currently, no agreements exist that restrict this flow of funds from our operating subsidiaries.
For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2004, cash provided by operating activities was approximately $27.2 million and
$21.0 million, respectively. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, cash used in operating activities approximated $19.2 million. For the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, in addition to net income, cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to inventory
management, including the management of inventory financing, and an increase in accounts payable due to the timing of certain payments to
our manufacturers, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable due to increased revenues. For the fiscal year ended September 30,
2004, in addition to net income, cash provided by operating activities was due primarily to an increase in accounts payable due to the timing of
certain payments to our manufacturers, and an increase in customer deposits, partially offset by an increase in inventories to ensure appropriate
inventory levels. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, cash used in operating activities was due primarily to repayments on our short-
term borrowings as a result of the use of proceeds from the issuance of common shares through the February 2005 public offering and a
decrease in accounts payable due to the timing of certain payments to our manufacturers, partially offset by net income, inventory management,
including the management of inventory financing on short-term borrowings, and an increase in customer deposits.
For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, cash used in investing activities was approximately $19.4 million,
$20.2 million, and $17.9 million, respectively. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003 and 2004, cash used in investing activities was
primarily used in business acquisitions and to purchase property and equipment associated with opening new retail facilities or improving and
relocating existing retail facilities. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 cash used in investing activities was primarily used to
purchase property and equipment associated with opening new retail facilities or improving and relocating existing retail facilities.
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For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, cash used in financing activities approximated $1.6 million. For the fiscal years ended
September 30, 2004 and 2005, cash provided by financing activities was approximately $3.8 million and $49.3 million, respectively. For the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to repayments of long-term debt, partially
offset by proceeds from common shares issued upon the exercise of stock options and under the employee stock purchase plan. For the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2004, cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to proceeds from borrowings on long-term
debt on equipment and real estate acquired, and proceeds from common shares issued upon the exercise of stock options and under the
employee stock purchase plan, partially offset by repayments of long-term debt. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, cash provided
by financing activities was primarily attributable to proceeds from common shares issued through the February 2005 public offering, upon the
exercise of stock options, and stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plan, partially offset by repayments of long-term debt.
As of September 30, 2005, our indebtedness totaled approximately $180.1 million, of which approximately $30.1 million was associated
with our real estate holdings and $150.0 million was associated with financing our inventory and working capital needs.
During February 2005, we entered into an amended and restated credit and security agreement with four financial institutions. The credit
facility provides us a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $340 million for working capital inventory financing, with
the amount of permissible borrowings determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The credit facility also permits approved-vendor
floorplan borrowings of up to $20 million. The credit facility accrues interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 150 to 260
basis points, with the interest rate based upon the ratio of our net outstanding borrowings to our tangible net worth. The credit facility is
secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The credit facility requires us to satisfy certain covenants,
including maintaining a leverage ratio tied to our tangible net worth. The credit facility matures in March 2008, with two one-year renewal
options remaining. As of September 30, 2005, we were in compliance with all of the credit facility covenants.
Prior to the February 2005 amended and restated credit and security agreement, our line of credit provided us with asset based borrowing
availability of up to $260 million for working capital and inventory financing and permitted $20 million in approved-vendor floorplan
borrowings, all of which were determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 175 to 260 basis
points, which was determined in accordance with a Performance Pricing grid, as defined in the credit facility. The credit facility required us to
satisfy certain covenants, including maintaining a tangible net worth ratio.
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, we completed the acquisition of five marine retail operations. We
acquired the net assets, related property, and buildings and assumed or retired certain liabilities, including the outstanding floorplan obligations
related to new boat inventories, for approximately $16.1 million in cash, including acquisition costs.
Except as specified in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition, and Results of Operations” and in our
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.
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Contractual Commitments and Commercial Commitments
The following table sets forth a summary of our material contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of September 30, 2005:
Year Ending
September 30,
Line of
Credit
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Thereafter
Total
$ 150,000
—
—
—
—
—
$ 150,000
Long-Term
Debt
(amounts in thousands)
Operating
Leases
$ 4,635
3,539
3,429
3,523
3,584
11,375
$ 30,085
$ 6,758
6,729
5,167
2,036
1,008
927
$ 22,625
Total
$ 161,393
10,268
8,596
5,559
4,592
12,302
$ 202,710
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
At September 30, 2005, approximately 94.9% of our short- and long-term debt bore interest at variable rates, generally tied to a reference
rate such as the LIBOR rate or the prime rate of interest of certain banks. Changes in interest rates on loans from these financial institutions
could affect our earnings as a result of interest rates charged on certain underlying obligations that are variable. At September 30, 2005, a
hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates on our variable rate obligations would have resulted in an increase of approximately
$1.7 million in annual pre-tax interest expense. This estimated increase is based upon the outstanding balances of all of our variable rate
obligations and assumes no mitigating changes by us to reduce the outstanding balances or additional interest assistance that would be received
from vendors due to the hypothetical interest rate increase.
Products purchased from the Italy-based Ferretti Group are subject to fluctuations in the Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate, which ultimately
may impact the retail price at which we can sell such products. Accordingly, fluctuations in the value of the Euro as compared with the U.S.
dollar may impact the price points at which we can sell profitably Ferretti Group products, and such price points may not be competitive with
other product lines in the United States. Accordingly, such fluctuations in exchange rates ultimately may impact the amount of revenue, cost of
goods sold, cash flows, and earnings we recognize for the Ferretti Group product line. We cannot predict the effects of exchange rate
fluctuations on our operating results. We are not currently engaged in any foreign currency exchange hedging transactions to manage our
foreign currency exposure that could have a significant impact on our operations. If and when we do engage in material foreign currency
exchange hedging transactions, we cannot assure that our strategies will adequately protect our operating results from the effects of exchange
rate fluctuations.
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.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the
Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of such
period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the
Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings. There were no significant
changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their
evaluation.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in
Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management,
including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2005 as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15
(c). In making this assessment, the Company used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on its evaluation, management concluded that its internal control
over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2005.
Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2005 has
been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears below.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
MarineMax, Inc.
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting,
that MarineMax, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2005, based on criteria established in
Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO
criteria). MarineMax, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an
opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating
management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of
records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or
that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that MarineMax, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of
September 30, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also, in our opinion, MarineMax, Inc. maintained, in
all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2005, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated
balance sheets of MarineMax, Inc. as of September 30, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2005 of MarineMax, Inc. and our report dated December 8,
2005 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Tampa, Florida,
December 8, 2005
Item 9B. Other Information
Not applicable.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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 Exchange Act for our 2006 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 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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 2006 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 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement to be filled pursuant to
Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
(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) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
10.1(a)
10.1(b)
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, including all amendments to date (7)
Exhibit
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (7)
Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (7)
Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (7)
Rights Agreement, dated August 28, 2001 between Registrant and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent
(3)
Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Bassett Boat Company of Florida and Richard Bassett
(1)
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)
10.1(i)
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)
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(e)
Employment Agreement between Registrant and William H. McGill Jr. (9)
10.3(f)
Employment Agreement between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb (9)
10.3(g)
Employment Agreement dated August 18, 2004 between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
1998 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended through November 15, 2000 (8)
1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (1)
Settlement Agreement between Brunswick Corporation and Registrant (1)
Letter of Intent between Registrant and Stovall (1)
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Exhibit
Number
10.8
10.9
Restated Agreement Relating to the Purchase of MarineMax Common Stock between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation,
dated as of April 28, 1998 (1)
Exhibit
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
Dealer Agreement dated December 7, 2005 between the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation and MarineMax, Inc. (11)
10.12
10.17
Agreement Relating to Acquisitions dated December 7, 2005 between the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation and the
Principal Operating Subsidiaries of MarineMax, Inc. (11)
Credit and Security Agreement dated as of December 18, 2001 among the Registrant and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, and
Banc of America Specialty Finance, Inc. and various other lenders, as Lenders (8)
10.17(a)
Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement dated January 30, 2004 among the Registrant and its subsidiaries as
Borrowers, Keybank National Association, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and various other lenders, as Lenders (10)
10.18
Hatteras Sales and Service Agreement, dated July 1, 2003 among the Registrant, MarineMax Motor Yachts, LLC, and Hatteras
Yachts Division of Brunswick Corporation (10)
10.19
Dealer Agreement, effective September 30, 2003 among the Registrant, Ferretti Group USA, Inc., and Bertram Yacht, Inc. (12)
10.20
Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement executed on February 15, 2005 effective as of February 3, 2005 among
the Registrant and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, Keybank National Association and Bank of America, N.A., and various other
lenders, as lenders (13)
21
23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
List of Subsidiaries
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(1) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on 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 9, 1998.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1999, as filed on December 29 1999.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 8-A as filed on September 5, 2001.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2001, as filed on December 20, 2001.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2001, as filed on February 14, 2002.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2002, as filed on February 14, 2003.
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(10) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2003, as filed on February 17, 2004.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K Report as filed on December 9, 2005.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004, as filed on February 2, 2005.
(13) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K Report dated February 15, 2005, as filed on February 23, 2005.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules
(1) See Item 15(a) above.
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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 and Chief Executive
Officer
Date: December 12, 2005
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
date indicated have signed this report below.
Signature
Capacity
Date
/s/ WILLIAM H. McGILL JR.
William H. McGill Jr.
/s/ MICHAEL H. McLAMB
Michael H. McLamb
/s/ ROBERT D. BASHAM
Robert D. Basham
/s/ HILLIARD M. EURE III
Hilliard M. Eure III
/s/ JOHN B. FURMAN
John B. Furman
/s/ ROBERT S. KANT
Robert S. Kant
/s/ JOSEPH A. WATTERS
Joseph A. Watters
/s/ DEAN S. WOODMAN
Dean S. Woodman
Chairman of the Board, President, and
Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary, and Director
(Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
MarineMax, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MarineMax, Inc. and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2005 and 2004, and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statements presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
MarineMax, Inc. and subsidiaries at September 30, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness
of MarineMax, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated December 8,
2005 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Tampa, Florida,
December 8, 2005
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Deferred tax assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Other long-term assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Customer deposits
Accrued expenses
Short-term borrowings
Current maturities of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Total liabilities
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at September 30,
2004 and 2005
Common stock, $.001 par value; 24,000,000 shares authorized, 15,711,012 and 17,678,087 shares issued
and outstanding at September 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Deferred stock compensation
Retained earnings
Treasury stock, at cost, 30,000 shares held at September 30, 2004 and 2005
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying notes.
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September 30,
2004
September 30,
2005
$
15,076
24,977
283,797
5,966
3,465
333,281
$
27,271
26,235
317,705
6,934
4,956
383,101
84,507
55,862
709
$ 474,359
99,994
56,184
211
$ 539,490
$
55,841
15,917
17,625
153,000
2,885
245,268
8,918
23,352
277,538
$
18,146
25,793
21,096
150,000
4,635
219,670
10,771
25,450
255,891
—
—
16
70,325
—
127,098
(618 )
196,821
$ 474,359
18
125,672
(2,397 )
160,924
(618 )
283,599
$ 539,490
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Income before income tax provision
Income tax provision
Net income
Basic net income per common share
Diluted net income per common share
Weighted average number of common shares used in computing net income per common
share:
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes.
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For the Year
Ended
September 30,
2003
607,501
459,729
147,772
$
For the Year
Ended
September 30,
2004
762,009
573,616
188,393
$
For the Year
Ended
September 30,
2005
947,347
712,843
234,504
$
113,299
34,473
2,471
32,002
139,470
48,923
6,499
42,424
169,975
64,529
9,291
55,238
12,321
16,126
21,412
$
$
$
19,681
1.28
1.26
$
$
$
26,298
1.69
1.58
$
$
$
33,826
2.01
1.88
15,337,873
15,671,470
15,585,314
16,666,107
16,815,445
18,032,533
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
BALANCE, September 30, 2002
Net income
Purchase of treasury stock
Issuance of treasury stock
Shares issued under employee
stock purchase plan
Shares issued upon exercise of
stock options
Stock-based compensation
Tax benefit of options exercised
Common Stock
Shares
15,285,704
Amount
15
$
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
$ 64,037
Deferred
Stock
Compensation
—
$
Retained
Earnings
$ 81,156
Treasury
Stock
$
(18 )
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
$ 145,190
—
(15,000 )
17,349
—
—
—
32,335
—
52,705
28,593
—
—
—
—
—
—
(121 )
365
624
275
55
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
19,681
—
(31 )
—
(134 )
152
19,681
(134 )
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
365
624
275
55
BALANCE, September 30, 2003
15,401,686
15
65,235
—
100,806
—
166,056
Net income
Purchase of treasury stock
Issuance of treasury stock
Shares issued under employee
stock purchase plan
Shares issued upon exercise of
stock options
Stock-based compensation
Tax benefit of options exercised
—
(32,000 )
2,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
64,429
—
636
271,338
3,559
—
1
—
—
2,964
80
1,410
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26,298
—
(6 )
—
(678 )
60
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26,298
(678 )
54
636
2,965
80
1,410
BALANCE, September 30, 2004
15,711,012
16
70,325
—
127,098
(618 )
196,821
Net income
Shares issued under employee
stock purchase plan
Shares issued upon exercise of
stock options
Shares issued through public
offering
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of deferred stock
compensation
Tax benefit of options exercised
—
—
—
—
33,826
—
33,826
51,727
—
1,018
379,567
—
4,268
1,429,000
106,781
2
—
44,201
3,132
—
—
—
—
—
2,728
—
—
—
(3,027 )
630
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,018
4,268
44,203
105
630
2,728
BALANCE, September 30, 2005
17,678,087
$
18
$ 125,672
$
(2,397 )
$ 160,924
$ (618 )
$ 283,599
See accompanying notes.
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
Ended
For the Year For the Year For the Year
Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30,
2004
Ended
2005
2003
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities:
$
19,681 $
26,298 $
33,826
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income tax provision
(Gain) / loss on sale of property and equipment
Stock-based compensation expense
Tax benefit of options exercised
(Increase) / decrease in —
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase / (decrease) in —
Accounts payable
Customer deposits
Accrued expenses
Short-term borrowings
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment
Net cash used in business acquisitions
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
4,440
1,001
(29 )
275
55
(7,356 )
8,309
148
3,025
732
(1,897 )
(1,186 )
27,198
(8,988 )
(10,716 )
258
(19,446 )
5,273
180
1
80
1,410
(3,220 )
(110,369 )
(1,640 )
43,439
5,989
2,608
50,939
20,988
(10,174 )
(10,232 )
235
(20,171 )
Borrowings of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Purchases of treasury stock
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock through public offering
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under option and employee purchase plans
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
—
(2,422 )
(134 )
—
989
(1,567 )
6,185
4,323
10,508 $
3,200
(2,426 )
(678 )
—
3,655
3,751
4,568
10,508
15,076 $
$
6,118
363
(136 )
735
2,728
(1,258 )
(31,143 )
(659 )
(37,720 )
9,876
3,471
(5,429 )
(19,228 )
(17,795 )
(650 )
571
(17,874 )
3,271
(3,463 )
—
44,203
5,286
49,297
12,195
15,076
27,271
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Financing Activities:
Long-term debt assumed for property and equipment purchases
$
3,000 $
3,120 $
4,040
See accompanying notes.
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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. COMPANY BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
We were incorporated in Delaware in January 1998, and are the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States. We engage primarily
in the retail sale, brokerage, and service of new and used boats, motors, trailers, marine parts, and accessories and offer slip and storage
accommodations in certain locations. In addition, we arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended service contracts. As of
September 30, 2005, we operated through 71 retail locations in 17 states, consisting of Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
We are the nation’s largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, and Hatteras Yachts, all of which are manufactured by Brunswick
Corporation (Brunswick), the world’s largest manufacturer of marine products. Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for approximately
65%, 60%, and 60% of our revenue in fiscal 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively. We believe we represented approximately 10% of all
Brunswick marine product sales during the same periods.
We have entered into dealership agreements with Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras Yachts, Mercury Marine, and Baja Marine
Corporation, all subsidiaries or divisions of Brunswick. We also have dealer agreements with Ferretti Group and Bertram. These agreements
allow us to purchase, stock, sell, and service these manufacturers’ boats and products. These agreements also allow us to use these
manufacturers’ names, trade symbols, and intellectual properties in our operations.
As of September 30, 2005, each of our operating dealership subsidiaries that carry the Sea Ray product line was a party to a ten-year dealer
agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products, and is the exclusive dealer of Sea Ray boats in its geographic markets. The dealer
agreement was entered into in 1998. Our subsidiary, MarineMax Motor Yachts, LLC, is a party to a dealer agreement with Hatteras Yachts.
The agreement gives us the right to sell Hatteras Yachts throughout the state of Florida (excluding the Florida Panhandle) and the state of
Texas, as well as the U.S. distribution rights for Hatteras products over 82 feet. Our subsidiary, MarineMax International, LLC, is a party to a
dealer agreement with Ferretti Group and Bertram Yachts, which expires in August 2007. The agreement appoints us as the exclusive dealer for
Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Apreamare, and Mochi Craft mega-yachts, yachts and other recreational boats for the United States, Canada,
and the Bahamas. The agreement also appoints us as the exclusive dealer for Bertram in the United States (excluding the Florida peninsula and
certain portions of New England), Canada, and the Bahamas.
As is typical in the industry, we deal with manufacturers, other than the Sea Ray division of Brunswick, the Ferretti Group, and Bertram,
under renewable annual dealer agreements, each of which gives us the right to sell various makes and models of boats within a given
geographic region. Any change or termination of these agreements for any reason, including changes in competitive, regulatory, or marketing
practices, including rebate or incentive programs, could adversely affect our results of operations. Although there are a limited number of
manufacturers of the type of boats and products that we sell, we believe that adequate alternative sources would be available to replace any
manufacturer other than Brunswick as a product source. These alternative sources may not be available at the time of any interruption, and
alternative products may not be available at comparable terms, which could affect operating results adversely. Additionally, a change in
suppliers could cause a loss of revenue, which would affect operating results adversely.
In order to maintain consistency and comparability between periods presented, certain amounts have been reclassified from the previously
reported consolidated financial statements to conform to the consolidated financial statement presentation of the current period. The
consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
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2. ACQUISITIONS:
We conducted no operations until the acquisition of five independent recreational boat dealers on March 1, 1998. Since the initial
acquisitions in March 1998, we have acquired 18 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and one full-service yacht repair
facility. As a part of our acquisition strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their
potential acquisition 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. The following are the acquisitions we have completed during the fiscal years ending September 30, 2003 and 2004. No
significant acquisitions were completed during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
During June 2003, we acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Sundance Marine, Inc., a privately held boat
dealership with locations in Denver and Grand Junction, Colorado, for approximately $3.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs. The
acquisition resulted in the recognition of approximately $1.7 million in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately
$900,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer agreements). The acquisition expands our ability to serve consumers in the
western United States boating community. Additionally, the acquisition further allows us to leverage our inventory management and inventory
financing resources over the acquired locations. The asset purchase agreement contains an earn out provision, which will impact the final
purchase price annually, based on the future profits of the region through September 2008, assuming certain conditions and provisions are met.
Based on these conditions and provisions, approximately $200,000 has been earned through fiscal 2005 and accounted for as an adjustment to
the recognized amount of tax deductible goodwill. Sundance Marine has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date
of acquisition.
During September 2003, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Killinger Marine Center, Inc. and
Killinger Marine Center of Alabama, Inc., a privately held boat dealership with locations in Ft. Walton Beach and Pensacola, Florida and Gulf
Shores, Alabama, for approximately $2.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of
approximately $600,000 in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately $300,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived
intangible assets (dealer agreements). The acquisition expands our ability to serve consumers in the Alabama and Florida panhandle boating
communities. Additionally, the acquisition further allows us to leverage our inventory management and inventory financing resources over the
acquired locations. Killinger Marine has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
During October 2003, we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Emarine International, Inc. and Steven
Myers, Inc. (Emarine), a privately held boat dealership located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for approximately $305,000 in cash. The acquisition
resulted in the recognition of approximately $300,000 in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs. The acquisition provides us with
an established retail location to sell the newly offered Ferretti Group products in the southeast Florida boating community. The assets purchase
agreement contained an earn out provision based on the future profits of the location, assuming certain conditions and provisions were met. In
August 2004, the earn out provisions were modified withdrawing the requirements for any future earn out payments. Emarine has been
included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
During June 2004, we acquired substantially all of the assets, including real estate, and assumed certain liabilities of Imperial Marine
(Imperial), a privately held boat dealership with locations in Baltimore and the northern Chesapeake area of Maryland, for approximately
$9.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs. Imperial operates a highway location and a marina on the Gunpowder River. The acquisition
expands our ability to serve consumers in the Mid-Atlantic United States boating community. Additionally, the acquisition allows us to
capitalize on Imperial’s market position and leverage our
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inventory management and inventory financing resources over the acquired locations. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of
approximately $1.1 million in tax deductible goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately $580,000 in tax deductible indefinite-
lived intangible assets (dealer agreements). Imperial has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
During June 2004, we purchased inventory, certain equipment and assumed certain liabilities from the previous Jacksonville, Florida based
Sea Ray dealer (Jacksonville) for the sport boat and sport cruiser product lines for approximately $900,000 in cash, including acquisition costs.
The purchase enhanced our ability to serve customers in the northeast Florida boating community by adding the sport boat and sport cruiser
product lines to our existing Sea Ray product offerings. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of approximately $240,000 in tax deductible
goodwill, including acquisition costs, and approximately $450,000 in tax deductible indefinite-lived intangible assets (dealer agreements).
Jacksonville has been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
Pro forma results of operations have not been presented with respect to any of the fiscal 2003 or 2004 acquisitions, as the effects of those
acquisitions were not significant on either an individual or an aggregate basis in the related acquisition year.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
We made interest payments of approximately $5.2 million, $6.5 million, and $9.0 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003,
2004, and 2005, respectively, including interest on debt to finance our real estate holdings and new boat inventory. We made income tax
payments of approximately $9.1 million, $16.2 million, and $15.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005,
respectively.
Vendor Consideration Received
We account for consideration received from our vendors in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 02-16, “Accounting by a
Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor” (EITF 02-16). EITF 02-16 most significantly requires us
to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the
assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders. Additionally, based on the requirements of our co-op assistance programs
from our manufacturers, EITF 02-16 permits the netting of the assistance against related advertising expenses. We adopted EITF 02-16 during
the quarter ended December 31, 2002 and determined that the standard impacted our accounting for certain consideration received from
vendors beginning July 1, 2003 with the renewal of and amendments to our dealer agreements with the manufacturers of our products.
Inventories
Inventory costs consist of the amount paid to acquire the inventory, net of vendor consideration and purchase discounts, the cost of
equipment added, reconditioning costs, and transportation costs relating to relocating inventory prior to sale. New and used boat, motor, and
trailer 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. Based on the agings of the inventories and our consideration of current
market trends, we maintain a valuation allowance, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of
September 30, 2004 or 2005.
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Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the
straight-line method. Useful lives for purposes of computing depreciation are as follows:
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Years
5-40
3-10
5-10
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 operations. 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 Intangible Assets
We account for goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
“Business Combinations” (SFAS 141), and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets” (SFAS 142). SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets and reported separately
from goodwill. We have determined that our most significant acquired identifiable intangible assets are the dealer agreements, which are
indefinite-lived intangible assets. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets no longer be amortized, but instead
tested for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we would recognize an impairment
loss. We measure any potential impairment based on various business valuation methodologies, including a projected discounted cash flow
method. We completed the annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, based on financial information as of the third
quarter of fiscal 2005, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets. To date, we have not recognized any
impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets in the application of SFAS 142.
There was no goodwill amortization expense for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005. Accumulated amortization of
goodwill was approximately $2.6 million at September 30, 2004 and 2005.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS 144),
requires that long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, be reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the asset
is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to undiscounted future net cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If such assets are
considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its
fair market value. Estimates of expected future cash flows represent management’s best estimate based on currently available information and
reasonable and supportable assumptions. Any impairment recognized in accordance with SFAS 144 is permanent and may not be restored. To
date, we have not recognized any impairment of long-lived assets in connection with SFAS 144.
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Customer Deposits
Customer deposits primarily include amounts received from customers toward the purchase of boats. We recognize these deposits as
revenue upon delivery or acceptance of the related boats to customers.
Insurance
We retain varying levels of risk relating to the insurance policies we maintain, most significantly workers’ compensation insurance and
employee medical benefits. As a result, we are responsible for the claims and losses incurred under these programs, limited by per occurrence
deductibles and paid claims or losses up to pre-determined maximum exposure limits. Any losses above the pre-determined exposure limits are
paid by our third-party insurance carriers. We estimate our future losses using our historical loss experience, our judgment, and industry
information.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from boat, motor, and trailer sales and parts, service, and storage operations at the time the boat, motor, trailer, or part
is delivered to or accepted by the customer or service is completed. We recognize commissions earned from a brokerage sale at the time the
related brokerage transaction closes. We recognize revenue from slip and storage services on a straight-line basis over the term of the slip or
storage agreement. We recognize commissions earned by us for placing notes with financial institutions in connection with customer boat
financing when the related boat sales are recognized. We also recognize marketing fees earned on credit life, accident and disability, and hull
insurance products sold by third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the insurance product as evidenced by
contract execution, or when the related boat sale is recognized. Pursuant to negotiated agreements with financial and insurance institutions, we
are charged back for a portion of these fees should the customer terminate or default on the related finance or insurance contract before it is
outstanding for a stipulated minimal period of time. The chargeback allowance, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements
taken as a whole as of September 30, 2004 or 2005, is based on our experience with repayments or defaults on the related finance or insurance
contracts.
We also recognize commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at the later
of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution, or recognition of the related boat sale. We are charged
back for a portion of these commissions should the customer terminate or default on the service contract prior to its scheduled maturity. The
chargeback allowance, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of September 30, 2004 or 2005, is
based upon our experience with repayments or defaults on the service contracts.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation plans under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees” (APB 25). We apply the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-
Based Compensation” (SFAS 123), which allows companies to continue following the accounting guidance of APB 25, but requires pro forma
disclosure of net income and net income per share for the effects on compensation expense had the fair value method of accounting for stock
options and stock purchases been adopted. 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. In March 2003, we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transitions and Disclosure” (SFAS 148). Under SFAS
148, the pro forma disclosures of stock-based compensation, as if the fair value method had been used, are required in both annual and interim
financial statements.
During December 2004, we granted nonvested common stock awards (restricted stock) to key employees pursuant to the 1998 Incentive
Stock Plan. The awards are accounted for using the measurement and recognition
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principles of APB 25, and therefore, unearned compensation is measured at the date of grant and recognized as compensation expense over the
vesting period. Shares awarded during December 2004 will vest after four years. At September 30, 2005, approximately $2.4 million of
unearned compensation remains to be recognized in selling, general, and administrative expenses on a straight line basis over the remaining
vesting period of the restricted stock awards. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, we recorded approximately $735,000 of stock-
based compensation expense in selling, general, and administrative expenses related to the restricted stock awards and Board of Director fees.
Had compensation expense been determined using the fair value method described in SFAS 123, our net income and net income per share,
as reported, would have been the following for the fiscal years ended September 30,
Net income as reported
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense, included in net income, net of related
tax effects
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value
based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
Pro forma net income
Basic net income per share:
As reported
Pro forma
Diluted net income per share:
As reported
Pro forma
2003
2005
2004
(amounts in thousands except per share data)
$ 26,298
$ 19,681
$ 33,826
—
—
388
(1,215 )
$ 18,466
(1,524 )
$ 24,774
(2,159 )
$ 32,055
$ 1.28
$ 1.20
$ 1.69
$ 1.59
$ 2.01
$ 1.91
$ 1.26
$ 1.20
$ 1.58
$ 1.52
$ 1.88
$ 1.80
See Note 12 – “Stock Option and Purchase Plans” for further discussion and assumptions used to calculate the above pro forma information.
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. Based on the requirements of our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers,
EITF 02-16 permits the netting of the assistance against the related advertising expenses. Total advertising and promotional expenses
approximated $8.3 million, $10.0 million and $14.5 million, net of related co-op assistance of approximately $1.1 million, $1.8 million and
$1.6 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
New Accounting Pronouncements
During December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
(Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123(R)). SFAS 123(R) replaces FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
“Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS 123), supersedes Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees”
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(APB 25), and amends FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows” (SFAS 95). Statement 123(R)
requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based
on their fair values and eliminates the pro forma disclosures that were allowed as an alternative to financial statement recognition. Statement
123(R) was originally effective the beginning of the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2005. However, on April 14, 2005,
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new rule amending the effective date of SFAS 123(R) to the first fiscal year
beginning after June 15, 2005. Accordingly, we will implement the revised standard in the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, under the “modified
prospective” method. Based on this revised effective date, there was not a reduction in net income per diluted share in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2005. We are currently assessing the implications of this revised standard and the effect it will have on our results of operations in the
first quarter of fiscal 2006 and thereafter.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and
accounts receivable. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to our cash and cash equivalents are limited primarily to amounts held with
financial institutions. Concentrations of credit risk arising from our receivables are limited primarily to amounts due from manufacturers and
financial institutions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of our financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length to maturity or existence of interest rates that
approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
requires us 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods.
The estimates made by us in the accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to valuation allowances, valuation of goodwill and
intangible assets, valuation of long-lived assets, and valuation of accruals. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Trade receivables consist primarily of receivables from financial institutions, which provide funding for customer boat financing, and
amounts due from financial institutions earned from arranging financing with our 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, parts, service, and storage. Amounts due
from manufacturers represent receivables for various manufacturer programs and parts and service work performed pursuant to the
manufacturers’ warranties.
The allowance for uncollectible receivables, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of
September 30, 2004 or 2005, is based on our consideration of customer payment practices, past transaction history with customers, and
economic conditions. We review the allowance for uncollectible receivables when a future event or other change in circumstances results in a
change in the estimate of the ultimate collectibility of a specific account.
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The accounts receivable balances consisted of the following at September 30,
Trade receivables
Amounts due from manufacturers
Other receivables
5. INVENTORIES:
Inventories consisted of the following at September 30,
New boats, motors and trailers
Used boats, motors and trailers
Parts, accessories and other
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following at September 30,
Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Less — Accumulated depreciation
2005
2004
(amounts in thousands)
$ 14,570
$ 17,012
10,374
6,930
1,291
1,035
$ 26,235
$ 24,977
2004
2005
(amounts in thousands)
$ 243,347
33,102
7,348
$ 283,797
$ 265,954
43,193
8,558
$ 317,705
2004
2005
(amounts in thousands)
$ 25,598
49,830
23,697
5,888
4,808
109,821
(25,314 )
$ 84,507
$ 33,223
58,082
27,524
6,311
5,513
130,653
(30,659 )
$ 99,994
7. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
The changes in the carrying amounts of net goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for the fiscal years ended September 30, were as
follows:
Identifiable
Intangible
Goodwill Assets
Total
(amounts in thousands)
$ 48,639 $ 4,505 $ 53,144
1,035 2,718
1,683
5,540 55,862
50,322
322
199
$ 50,521 $ 5,663 $ 56,184
123
Balance, September 30, 2003
Additions during the period
Balance, September 30, 2004
Additions during the period
Balance, September 30, 2005
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8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:
During February 2005, we entered into an amended and restated credit and security agreement with four financial institutions. The credit
facility provides us a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $340 million for working capital inventory financing, with
the amount of permissible borrowings determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The credit facility also permits approved-vendor
floorplan borrowings of up to $20 million. The credit facility accrues interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 150 to 260
basis points, with the interest rate based upon the ratio of our net outstanding borrowings to our tangible net worth. The credit facility is
secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The credit facility requires us to satisfy certain covenants,
including maintaining a leverage ratio tied to our tangible net worth. The credit facility matures in March 2008, with two one-year renewal
options remaining. As of September 30, 2005, we were in compliance with all of the credit facility covenants.
Prior to the February 2005 amended and restated credit and security agreement, our line of credit provided us with asset based borrowing
availability of up to $260 million for working capital and inventory financing and permitted $20 million in approved-vendor floorplan
borrowings, all of which were determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 175 to 260 basis
points, which was determined in accordance with a Performance Pricing grid, as defined in the credit facility. The credit facility required us to
satisfy certain covenants, including maintaining a tangible net worth ratio.
Short-term borrowings as of September 30, 2004 and 2005 were $153.0 million and $150.0 million, respectively. The additional available
borrowings under the credit facility at September 30, 2005 were approximately $180.0 million. At September 30, 2004 and 2005, the interest
rate on the outstanding short-term borrowings was 3.4% and 5.2%, respectively. Generally, our short-term borrowings are collateralized by
certain accounts receivable and inventories.
As is common in our industry, we receive interest assistance directly from boat manufacturers, including Brunswick. The interest assistance
programs vary by manufacturer and generally include periods of free financing or reduced interest rate programs. The interest assistance may
be paid directly to us or our lender depending on the arrangements the manufacturer has established. We adopted EITF 02-16 during the quarter
ended December 31, 2002, which most significantly requires us to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a reduction of
inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders. See Note 3
— “Significant Accounting Policies — Vendor Consideration Received” for further discussion of the adoption of this standard.
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9. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following at September 30,
Various mortgage notes payable to financial institutions, due in monthly installments ranging from $397 to
$13,744, bearing interest at rates ranging from 7.11% to 9.79%, maturing February 2006 through June
2008, collateralized by machinery, equipment, and real estate
2004
2005
(amounts in thousands)
$ 1,268
$ 1,081
Various mortgage notes payable to financial institutions, due in monthly installments ranging from $25,882
to $37,500, bearing interest at rates ranging from 5.33% to 5.78%, maturing May 2007 through July 2014,
collateralized by certain vehicles and machinery, equipment, and real estate
13,210
11,512
Various mortgage notes payable to financial institutions, due in monthly installments ranging from $34,552
to $57,395, bearing interest at rates ranging from 5.22% to 7.75%, maturing September 2010 through July
2015, collateralized by certain vehicles and machinery, equipment, and real estate
Less — Current maturities
11,759
26,237
(2,885 )
$ 23,352
17,492
30,085
(4,635 )
$ 25,450
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt were as follows at September 30, 2005:
(amounts in thousands)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Thereafter
Total
$ 4,635
3,539
3,429
3,523
3,584
11,375
$ 30,085
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10. INCOME TAXES:
The components of our provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the fiscal years ended September 30,
Current provision:
Federal
State
Total current provision
Deferred provision:
Federal
State
Total deferred provision
Total income tax provision
2003
2004
2005
(amounts in thousands)
$ 10,074 $ 14,310 $ 18,871
1,246 1,636 2,178
11,320 15,946 21,049
$
330
910 $
33
91
1,001
363
$ 12,321 $ 16,126 $ 21,412
164 $
16
180
Below is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate for the fiscal years ended September 30,
Federal tax provision
State tax provision, net of federal benefit
Other
Effective tax rate
2003
2005
2004
35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
3.5 % 2.8 % 3.6 %
0.0 % 0.2 % 0.2 %
38.5 % 38.0 % 38.8 %
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 at September 30 were as follows:
Current deferred tax assets:
Inventories
Accrued expenses
Net current deferred tax assets
Long-term deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities
2004
2005
(amounts in thousands)
$ 1,073
2,392
$ 3,465
$ 1,391
3,565
$ 4,956
$ (9,052 )
134
$ (8,918 )
$ (11,121 )
350
$ (10,771 )
At September 30, 2005, we estimated that it is more likely than not that we will recognize the benefit of our deferred tax assets and,
accordingly, no valuation allowance has been recorded.
11. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
In November 2000, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan allowing our company to repurchase up to 300,000 shares of
our common stock. Under the plan, we may buy back common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated blocks,
dependant upon various factors, including price and availability of the shares, and general market conditions. At September 30, 2005, we have
purchased an aggregate of 128,413 shares of common stock under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.3 million. At
September 30, 2005, 89,611 and 8,802 of those repurchased shares have been reissued in conjunction with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
and our Incentive Stock Plan, respectively.
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12. STOCK OPTION AND PURCHASE PLANS:
On April 5, 1998 and April 30, 1998, respectively, the Board of Directors adopted and the stockholders approved the following stock 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 our common stock, the 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 us. The maximum number of
shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the Incentive Stock Plan is the lesser of 4,000,000 shares or the sum of (1) 20% of the
then-outstanding shares of our common stock plus (2) the number of shares exercised with respect to any awards granted 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 our non-
employee directors.
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 for the fiscal years ended September 30,
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected life
Volatility
2004
5.0 %
0.0 %
2003
5.1 %
0.0 %
2005
5.0 %
0.0 %
5.4 years 5.4 years 5.4 years
42.1 %
40.7 %
41.9 %
Using these assumptions, the fair value of the stock options granted as of September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005 was approximately
$11.6 million, $15.2 million, and $17.5 million, respectively, which would be amortized as compensation expense over the vesting period of
the options.
A summary of the status of our stock option plans for the fiscal years ended September 30, was as follows:
2003
2004
2005
Outstanding beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding end of year
Options
2,376,446
395,800
(52,705 )
(394,872 )
2,324,669
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 10.31
$ 18.50
$ 11.51
$
9.91
$ 11.92
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 11.92
$ 26.67
$ 11.24
$ 16.36
$ 13.57
Options
2,446,095
253,219
(379,567 )
(61,616 )
2,258,131
Options
2,324,669
515,609
(271,338 )
(122,845 )
2,446,095
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 10.55
$
9.96
$ 11.85
$ 11.24
$ 10.31
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The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2005:
Range of
Exercise
Prices
$7.00 - 12.00
$12.01 - 17.00
$17.01 - 22.00
$22.01 - 27.00
$27.01 - 32.00
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life in
Years
5.4
3.5
8.1
9.1
9.2
6.0
Options
1,078,908
487,223
408,000
215,000
69,000
2,258,131
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 8.79
$ 12.65
$ 17.90
$ 26.15
$ 29.89
$ 13.57
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 9.03
$ 12.56
$ 19.43
$ 24.55
$ 28.83
$ 11.47
Options
371,718
403,186
9,000
17,000
10,167
811,071
Generally, the options granted have a term of 10 years from the grant date and vest 20% per annum beginning at the end of year three.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004, all warrants issued in conjunction with the fiscal 1999 Boating World acquisition were
exercised. The warrants enabled the holder to purchase 40,000 shares of our common stock at $15.00 per share.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the Stock Purchase Plan) — The Stock Purchase Plan provides for up to 750,000 shares of common stock
to be issued, and is available to all our regular employees 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.
13. NET INCOME PER SHARE:
The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in the denominator for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal
years ended September 30,
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in
calculating basic net income per share
Effect of dilutive options
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares
2003
2004
2005
15,337,873 15,585,314 16,815,445
333,597 1,080,793 1,217,088
used in calculating diluted net income per share
15,671,470 16,666,107 18,032,533
Options to purchase 860,905, 17,460, and 53,000 shares of common stock were outstanding at September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005,
respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the
average market price of our common stock, and therefore, their effect would be anti-dilutive.
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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
Lease Commitments
We lease certain land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and vehicles related to our dealerships under non-cancelable third-party operating
leases. Rental payments, including month-to-month rentals, were approximately $7.2 million, $8.9 million, and $9.4 million for the fiscal years
ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively. Rental payments to related parties under both cancelable and non-cancelable
operating leases approximated $367,000, $385,000, and $385,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively.
The rental payments to related parties, under both cancelable and non-cancelable operating leases during fiscal 2003, 2004, and 2005,
represent rental payments for buildings to an entity partially owned by an officer of our company. We believe the terms of the transaction are
consistent with those that we would obtain from third parties.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at September 30, 2005, were as follows:
(amounts in thousands)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Thereafter
Total
$ 6,758
6,729
5,167
2,036
1,008
927
$ 22,625
Other Commitments and Contingencies
We are party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. With the exception of a single lawsuit award that we are
currently appealing, the ultimate liability, if any, associated with these matters was not determinable at September 30, 2005. However, based on
information available at September 30, 2005 surrounding the single lawsuit award that we are currently appealing, we increased our accrued
litigation expense by approximately $1.7 million. While it is not feasible to determine the outcome of these actions at this time, we do not
believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
We are 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. We believe that we are in compliance with such regulations.
15. EMPLOYEE 401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLANS:
Effective January 1, 2001, we amended our 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the Plan). Employees are eligible to participate in the Plan following
their 90-day introductory period starting either April 1 or October 1, provided that they are 21 years of age. Under the Plan, we match 50% of
participants’ contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of each participants’ compensation. We contributed, under the Plan, or pursuant to
previous similar plans, amounts ranging from approximately $700,000 to approximately $1.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30,
2003, 2004, and 2005.
16. PREFERRED SHARE PURCHASE RIGHTS:
During September 2001, we adopted a Stockholders’ Rights Plan (the Rights Plan) that may have the effect of deterring, delaying, or
preventing a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders. Under the Rights Plan, a dividend of one
Preferred Share Purchase Right was issued for each share of common stock held by the stockholders of record as of the close of business on
September 7, 2001. Each right
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entitles stockholders to purchase, at an exercise price of $50 per share, one-thousandth of a share of a newly created Series A Junior
Participating Preferred Stock.
In general, subject to certain limited exceptions, the stock purchase rights become exercisable when a person or group acquires 15% or more
of our common stock or a tender offer or exchange offer for 15% or more of our common stock is announced or commenced. After any such
event, other stockholders may purchase additional shares of our common stock at 50% of the then-current market price. The rights will cause
substantial dilution to a person or group that attempts to acquire us on terms not approved by our Board of Directors. The rights should not
interfere with any merger or other business combination approved by the Board of Directors. The rights may be redeemed by us at $0.01 per
stock purchase right at any time before any person or group acquires 15% or more of the outstanding common stock. The rights expire on
August 28, 2011.
The Rights Plan adoption and Rights Distribution is a non-taxable event with no impact on our financial results.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
During November 2005, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan allowing our company to repurchase up to 1.0 million
shares of our common stock. Under the plan, we may buy back common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated
blocks, dependant upon various factors, including price and availability of the shares, and general market conditions.
During December 2005, we, through our principal operating subsidiaries, and Brunswick, through its Sea Ray division, entered into a Sales
and Service Agreements relating to Sea Ray products extending through June 2015. Each of these dealer agreements appoints one of our
operating subsidiaries as a dealer for the retail sale, display, and servicing of all Sea Ray products, parts, and accessories currently or in the
future sold by Sea Ray. Each dealer agreement designates a designated geographical territory for the dealer, which is exclusive to the dealer as
long as the dealer is not in breach of the material obligations and performance standards under the agreement and Sea Ray’s then current
material policies and programs following notice and the expiration of any applicable cure periods without cure. 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. Each dealer agreement also restricts the dealer from selling, advertising (other than in recognized
and established marine publications), soliciting for sale, or offering for resale any Sea Ray products outside its territory 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. In
addition, each dealer agreement provides for the lowest product prices charged by Sea Ray 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 Sea Ray 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.
During December 2005, we and the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick have entered into a revised agreement replacing our previous agreement
to provide a process for our continued growth through the acquisition of additional Sea Ray boat dealers that desire to be acquired by us. The
agreement extends through June 2015. Under the agreement, acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers will be mutually agreed upon by us and Sea Ray
with reasonable efforts to be made to include a balance of Sea Ray dealers that have been successful and those that have not been. The
agreement provides that Sea Ray will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed acquisition of a Sea Ray dealer by us, subject to
the conditions set forth in the agreement. Among other things, the agreement provides for us to provide Sea Ray with a business plan for each
proposed acquisition, including historical financial and five-year projected financial information regarding the acquisition candidate; marketing
and advertising plans; service capabilities and managerial and staff personnel; information regarding the ability of candidate to achieve
performance standards within designated periods; and information regarding the success of our previous acquisitions of Sea Ray dealers. The
agreement also contemplates Sea Ray reaching a good faith determination whether the acquisition would be in its best interest based on our
dedication and focus of resources on the Sea Ray brand and Sea Ray’s consideration of any adverse effects that the approval would have on the
resulting territory configuration and adjacent or other dealers sales and the absence of any violation of applicable laws or rights granted by Sea
Ray to others.
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Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
10.1(a)
10.1(b)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, including all amendments to date (7)
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (7)
Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (7)
Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (7)
Rights Agreement, dated August 28, 2001 between Registrant and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent
(3)
Merger Agreement between Registrant and its acquisition subsidiary and Bassett Boat Company of Florida and Richard Bassett
(1)
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)
10.1(i)
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)
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(e)
Employment Agreement between Registrant and William H. McGill Jr. (9)
10.3(f)
Employment Agreement between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb (9)
10.3(g)
Employment Agreement dated August 18, 2004 between Registrant and Michael H. McLamb
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
1998 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended through November 15, 2000 (8)
1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (1)
Settlement Agreement between Brunswick Corporation and Registrant (1)
Letter of Intent between Registrant and Stovall (1)
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Exhibit
Number
10.8
10.9
Restated Agreement Relating to the Purchase of MarineMax Common Stock between Registrant and Brunswick Corporation,
dated as of April 28, 1998 (1)
Exhibit
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
Dealer Agreement dated December 7, 2005 between the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation and MarineMax, Inc. (11)
10.12
10.17
Agreement Relating to Acquisitions dated December 7, 2005 between the Sea Ray Division of Brunswick Corporation and the
Principal Operating Subsidiaries of MarineMax, Inc. (11)
Credit and Security Agreement dated as of December 18, 2001 among the Registrant and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, and
Banc of America Specialty Finance, Inc. and various other lenders, as Lenders (8)
10.17(a)
Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security Agreement dated January 30, 2004 among the Registrant and its subsidiaries as
Borrowers, Keybank National Association, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and various other lenders, as Lenders (10)
10.18
Hatteras Sales and Service Agreement, dated July 1, 2003 among the Registrant, MarineMax Motor Yachts, LLC, and Hatteras
Yachts Division of Brunswick Corporation (10)
10.19
Dealer Agreement, effective September 30, 2003 among the Registrant, Ferretti Group USA, Inc., and Bertram Yacht, Inc. (12)
10.20
Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement executed on February 15, 2005 effective as of February 3, 2005 among
the Registrant and its subsidiaries as Borrowers, Keybank National Association and Bank of America, N.A., and various other
lenders as lenders (13)
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List of Subsidiaries
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
31.1
31.2
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1
Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(1) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on 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 9, 1998.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1999, as filed on December 29 1999.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 8-A as filed on September 5, 2001.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2001, as filed on December 20, 2001.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2001, as filed on February 14, 2002.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2002, as filed on February 14, 2003.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2003, as filed on February 17, 2004.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K Report as filed on December 9, 2005.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter period ended December 31, 2004, as filed on February 2, 2005.
(13) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K Report dated February 15, 2005, as filed on February 23, 2005.
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF
MARINEMAX, INC.
(as of December 12, 2005)
Name Of Subsidiary
11502 Dumas, Inc.
Bassett Boat Company
Bassett Realty, L.L.C.
Boating Gear Center, Inc.
C & N Marine Realty, L.L.C.
Delaware Avlease, LLC
Dumas GP, Inc.
Dumas GP, L.L.C. (1)
Gulfwind South Realty, L.L.C.
Harrison’s Realty California, L.L.C.
Harrison’s Realty, L.L.C.
Marina Drive Realty I, L.L.C.
Marina Drive Realty II, L.L.C.
MarineMax International, LLC (3)
MarineMax MidAtlantic, LP (2)
MarineMax Motor Yachts, LLC (3)
MarineMax New Jersey GP, Inc. (4)
MarineMax NJ Partners, Inc. (4)
MarineMax of Arizona, Inc.
MarineMax of California, Inc.
MarineMax of Central Florida, LLC (3)
MarineMax of Colorado, Inc.
MarineMax of Georgia, Inc.
MarineMax of Las Vegas, Inc.
MarineMax of Minnesota, Inc.
MarineMax of New Jersey Holdings, Inc.
MarineMax of North Carolina, Inc.
MarineMax of Ohio, Inc.
Exhibit 21
State Of Incorporation
Or Organization
Nevada
Florida
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Nevada
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Arizona
California
Delaware
Delaware
Georgia
Delaware
Minnesota
Delaware
North Carolina
Delaware
Name Of Subsidiary
MarineMax of Sarasota, LLC (3)
MarineMax of Southeast Florida, LLC (3)
MarineMax of Southwest Florida, LLC (3)
MarineMax of Utah, Inc.
MarineMax Services, Inc. (5)
MarineMax TX, L.P. (6)
MarineMax U.S.A., Inc.
MMX GP, LLC (7)
MMX Holdings, LLC (8)
MMX Interests, LLC (9)
MMX Member, Inc. (5)
MMX Partners, Inc.
MMX Ventures, LP (10)
Newcoast Financial Services, Inc.
Walker Marina Realty, L.L.C.
State Of Incorporation
Or Organization
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Texas
Nevada
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
(1) Wholly owned subsidiary of 11502 Dumas, Inc.
(2) 99% owned by MarineMax NJ Partners, Inc. as limited partner and 1% owned by MarineMax New Jersey GP, Inc., as general partner.
(3) Wholly owned subsidiary of MMX Holdings, LLC.
(4) Wholly owned subsidiary of MarineMax of New Jersey Holdings, Inc.
(5) Wholly owned subsidiary of MMX Partners, Inc.
(6) 99% owned by 11502 Dumas, Inc. as limited partner and 1% owned by Dumas GP, L.L.C. as general partner.
(7) 99% owned by MMX Partners, Inc. and 1% owned by MMX Member, Inc.
(8) 99% owned by MMX Interests, LLC and 1% owned by MMX GP, LLC.
(9) 99% owned by MMX Ventures, LP and 1% owned by MMX GP, LLC.
(10) 99% owned by MMX Partners, Inc. as limited partner and 1% owned by MMX GP, LLC as general partner.
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
1)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-83332) pertaining to the 1998 Incentive Stock Plan of MarineMax, Inc.,
2)
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-63307) pertaining to the 1998 Incentive Stock Plan and the 1998 Employee Stock Purchase
Plan of MarineMax, Inc.,
3)
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-122091) of MarineMax, Inc.;
of our reports dated December 8, 2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of MarineMax, Inc., MarineMax, Inc.
management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting of MarineMax, Inc., included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2005.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Tampa, Florida,
December 8, 2005
Exhibit 31.1
I, William H. McGill Jr., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of MarineMax, Inc.;
CERTIFICATION
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-
15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about
the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting.
Date: December 12, 2005
/s/ WILLIAM H. MCGILL, JR.
William H. McGill Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
I, Michael H. McLamb, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of MarineMax, Inc.;
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2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-
15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about
the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting.
Date: December 12, 2005
/s/ MICHAEL H. MCLAMB
Michael H. McLamb
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MarineMax, Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended September 30, 2005, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, William H. McGill Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, certify, to my best knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a)
or 78o(d)); and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
December 12, 2005
/s/ WILLIAM H. MCGILL JR.
William H. McGill Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MarineMax, Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended September 30, 2005, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael H. McLamb, Chief Financial Officer of the
Company, certify, to my best knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that:
(3) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a)
or 78o(d)); and
(4) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
December 12, 2005
End of Filing
/s/ MICHAEL H. MCLAMB
Michael H. McLamb
Chief Financial Officer
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