Holley Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

SECOND CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF CORE NET SALES GROWTHSUCCESSFUL TARIFF MITIGATION TO DATE THROUGH STRATEGIC SOURCING AND PRICING Strong first half results driven by continued execution of our 2025 strategic framework. Core business growth improved again in the second quarter. Focused execution on tariff mitigation brings greater guidance visibility. BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period Net Sales decreased (1.7)% to $166.7 million compared to $169.5 million last year Core business net sales1 for the second quarter of 2025 grew by 3.9% compared to the second quarter of 2024 after excluding non-core business net sales1 of approximately $9.0 million for the second quarter of 2024 Net Income was $10.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to $17.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, last year Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $40.5 million compared to $25.7 million last yearAdjusted Net Income2 was $10.6 million compared to $12.6 million last year Adjusted EBITDA2 was $36.4 million compared to $38.3 million last yearFree Cash Flow2 was $35.7 million compared to $24.4 million last year; the highest level of Free Cash Flow generated in the history of the company 1Core business net sales represents Net Sales after excluding non-core business net sales. Non-core business net sales are comprised of divestiture sales and strategic product rationalization sales. Divestitures sales relate to divested businesses (Detroit Speed Engineering, Gear FX and Proforged) prior to the divestiture date, and strategic product rationalization sales relate to discontinued stock keeping units (“SKUs”) prior to the SKU discontinuance. Divestiture sales were $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2024, and strategic product rationalization sales were $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2024.2See “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. "We are very pleased with another solid quarter, driven by continued momentum in our core business," said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holley. "Our team remains focused on executing on our strategic framework, with key progress made in the second quarter. We continue to see strong momentum in our new product launches across all categories in the second quarter which generated roughly $8 million in new product revenue. We are continuing to strengthen our partnerships with B2B customers of all sizes, driving meaningful growth across both our B2B and direct-to-consumer channels. Our ability to grow our core business is supported by strong validation of our product innovation and go-to-market strategy. Stevenson continued, "As we look ahead, we've tightened our guidance range for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to reflect increased visibility which now includes the anticipated impact of recently announced tariffs. Due to our mitigation efforts, specifically through strategic sourcing initiatives as well as targeted pricing actions, based on what we know today, we are forecasting a negligible impact on our business." "We are successfully navigating the current operating environment, and we remain sharply focused on staying agile amid evolving conditions. Our strategic framework for 2025 continues to serve as a strong roadmap, empowering our team to execute effectively and deliver sustained results over the long term." Strategic Business Highlights Achieved core business net sales growth for the second quarter of 2025 of 3.9% compared to the second quarter of 2024.Consecutive quarters of core business sales growth across all divisions.Continued execution of strategic framework drove ~$27M in revenue on key initiatives for the second quarter of 2025.Expanded growth across 20+ brands in both DTC and B2B channelsFurther strengthened relationships with B2B partners, resulting in approximately 6.5% growth in the channel for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024.DTC orders grew over 8.6% during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the comparable period in the prior year, with third-party platforms (Amazon, eBay, etc.) increasing by more than 28%.Product innovation and strategic pricing initiatives contributed $10.8 million in revenue for the quarter and $18.7 million year-to-date.Execution of tariff mitigation efforts has provided better visibility for full year 2025 guidance. Outlook For the year ended December 31, 2025, we have refined our full-year guidance, which now includes the expected net impact of tariffs: MetricFull Year 2025 OutlookNet Sales%YOY1$580 - $595 million0.8% to 3.4%1 vs. Core BusinessAdjusted EBITDA$116 - $127 millionCapital Expenditures$10 - $14 millionDepreciation and Amortization Expense$22 - $24 millionInterest Expense (excluding collar revaluation)$45 - $50 million1) PY Comparison Excludes $12.8 million from Divested Non-Core Businesses and $14.0 million in Clearance Sales of Strategic Product Rationalization * Holley is not providing reconciliations of forward-looking full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook and full year 2025 Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio outlook because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure, net income, is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, Holley is unable to provide these forward-looking reconciliations without unreasonable effort. Accordingly, Holley is relying on the exception provided by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K to exclude these reconciliations. Holley notes that its outlook for the year-ended December 31, 2025 may vary due to changes in assumptions or market conditions and other factors described below under “Forward-Looking Statements.” Conference Call A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at investor.holley.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 877-407-4019 (Toll Free) or 201-689-8337 (Toll) using the access code of 13754498. For those unable to participate, a telephone replay recording will be available until Wednesday, August 13, 2025. To access the replay, please call 877-660-6853 (Toll Free) or 201-612-7415 (Toll) and enter confirmation code 13754498. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s website. Additional Financial Information The Investor Relations page of Holley’s website, investor.holley.com contains a significant amount of financial information about Holley, including our earnings presentation, which can be found under Events & Presentations. Holley encourages investors to visit this website regularly, as information is updated, and new information is posted. About Holley Performance Brands Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) leads in the design, manufacturing and marketing of high-performance products for automotive enthusiasts. The company owns and manages a portfolio of iconic brands, catering to a diverse community of enthusiasts passionate about the customization and performance of their vehicles. Holley Performance Brands distinguishes itself through a strategic focus on four consumer vertical groupings, including Domestic Muscle, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing, ensuring a wide-ranging impact across the automotive aftermarket industry. Renowned for its innovative approach and strategic acquisitions, Holley Performance Brands is committed to enhancing the enthusiast experience and driving growth through innovation. For more information on Holley Performance Brands and its dedication to automotive excellence, visit https://www.holley.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Holley’s future financial or operating performance. For example, projections of future revenue and adjusted EBITDA and other metrics, along with statements regarding the impact of organizational changes, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “or” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Holley and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: 1) Holley’s ability to execute our business strategy, including monetization of services provided and expansions in and into existing and new lines of business; 2) Holley’s ability to compete effectively in our market; 3) Holley’s ability to successfully design, develop, and market new, effective, and safe products and platforms; 4) Holley’s ability to respond to changes in vehicle ownership and type; 5) Holley’s ability to maintain and strengthen demand for our products; 6) Holley’s ability to grow and effectively manage our growth; 7) Holley’s ability to attract new customers in a cost-effective manner and to expand into additional consumer markets; 8) Holley’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or achieve the expected synergies from such acquisitions; 9) Holley’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; 10) Holley’s ability to retain our management and key employees; 11) costs related to Holley being a public company; 12) disruptions to Holley’s operations, including as a result of cybersecurity incidents; 13) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 14) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against Holley; 15) general economic and political conditions, including the current macroeconomic environment, political tensions, and war (including the conflict in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, and the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences); 16) the possibility that Holley may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including recent events affecting the financial services industry (such as the closures of certain regional banks); 17) Holley’s estimates of its financial performance (e.g., the successful execution of cost saving initiatives); 18) Holley’s ability to anticipate and manage through disruptions and higher costs in manufacturing, supply chain, logistical operations, and shortages of certain company products in distribution channels; 19) disruptions and costs associated with doing business in certain countries; 20) Holley’s ability to adopt and react to risks posed by new technology; 21) inability to predict how products will ultimately be used; 22) Holley's ability to anticipate and manage through the impact of elevated interest rate levels, which cause the cost of capital to increase, as well as respond to inflationary pressures and trade restrictions, including tariffs; and 23) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 14, 2025, and disclosed in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Although Holley believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements or projections set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward looking statements or projections will be achieved. There may be additional risks that Holley presently does not know or that Holley currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Holley undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law. Investor Relations Contacts:Anthony Rozmus / Neel Sikka / Jenna KozlowskiSolebury Strategic Communications203-428-3324holley@soleburystrat.com Media Relations Contacts:Jordan Moore, jmoore@tinymightyco.com/ Sydney Goggans, sgoggans@tinymightyco.comTiny Mighty Communications615-454-2913 [Financial Tables to Follow] HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(In thousands)(Unaudited) For the thirteen weeks ended For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, June 30, Variance Variance June 29, June 30, Variance Variance 2025 2024 ($) (%) 2025 2024 ($) (%)Net Sales$166,661 $169,496 $(2,835) -1.7% $319,705 $328,132 $(8,427) -2.6%Cost of Goods Sold 97,103 99,203 (2,100) -2.1% 186,059 205,780 (19,721) -9.6%Gross Profit 69,558 70,293 (735) -1.0% 133,646 122,352 11,294 9.2%Selling, General, and Administrative 32,954 34,570 (1,616) -4.7% 69,653 67,566 2,087 3.1%Research and Development Costs 5,086 4,311 775 18.0% 9,179 9,123 56 0.6%Amortization of Intangible Assets 3,350 3,435 (85) -2.5% 6,882 6,871 11 0.2%Restructuring Costs 355 (3) 358 n/a 818 612 206 33.7%Other Operating Expense 299 102 197 nm 257 94 163 nm Operating Expense 42,044 42,415 (371) -0.9% 86,789 84,266 2,523 3.0%Operating Income 27,514 27,878 (364) -1.3% 46,857 38,086 8,771 23.0%Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability (7) (3,402) 3,395 nm (80) (6,529) 6,449 nm Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability (219) (1,058) 839 nm (404) (1,707) 1,303 nm Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt - - - 0.0% - 141 (141) 0.0%Interest Expense, Net 13,374 13,178 196 1.5% 29,082 24,182 4,900 20.3%Non-Operating Expense 13,148 8,718 4,430 50.8% 28,598 16,087 12,511 77.8%Income Before Income Taxes 14,366 19,160 (4,794) -25.0% 18,259 21,999 (3,740) -17.0%Income Tax Expense 3,503 2,055 1,448 nm 4,579 1,164 3,415 nm Net Income$10,863 $17,105 $(6,242) -36.5% $13,680 $20,835 $(7,155) -34.3%Comprehensive Income: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment 1,239 44 1,195 2715.9% 954 (142) 1,096 -771.8%Total Comprehensive Income$12,102 $17,149 $(5,047) -29.4% $14,634 $20,693 $(6,059) -29.3%Common Share Data: Basic Net Income per Share$0.09 $0.14 $(0.05) -36.9% $0.11 $0.18 $(0.06) -34.8%Diluted Net Income per Share$0.09 $0.14 $(0.05) -36.8% $0.11 $0.17 $(0.06) -34.5%Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 119,163 118,470 693 0.6% 119,006 118,171 835 0.7%Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 119,791 119,261 529 0.4% 119,677 119,383 293 0.2%nm - not meaningful HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET(In thousands)(Unaudited) As of June 29,2025 December 31,2024Assets Cash and cash equivalents$63,842 $56,087 Accounts receivable 51,011 36,123 Inventory 180,827 192,523 Prepaids and other current assets 7,533 12,614 Total Current Assets 303,213 297,347 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 44,543 40,983 Goodwill 372,340 372,340 Other Intangibles, Net 403,713 386,676 Other Noncurrent Assets 34,421 35,974 Total Assets$1,158,230 $1,133,320 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Accounts payable$44,492 $44,781 Accrued liabilities 52,188 43,190 Current portion of long-term debt 6,879 7,201 Total Current Liabilities 103,559 95,172 Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion 543,271 545,385 Warrant Liability 733 813 Earn-out Liability 744 1,148 Deferred Taxes 35,796 37,391 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 36,288 32,259 Total Liabilities 720,391 712,168 Common Stock 12 12 Additional Paid-In Capital 379,610 377,557 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (208) (1,162)Retained Earnings 58,425 44,745 Total Stockholders’ Equity 437,839 421,152 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$1,158,230 $1,133,320 HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(In thousands)(Unaudited) For the thirteen weeks ended For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29,2025 June 30,2024 June 29,2025 June 30,2024Operating Activities Net Income$10,863 $17,105 $13,680 $20,835 Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash 9,389 3,620 23,849 14,591 Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities 20,235 4,953 (4,892) 9,095 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 40,487 25,678 32,637 44,521 Investing Activities Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions (13,158) (1,325) (20,898) (2,416)Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (13,158) (1,325) (20,898) (2,416) Financing Activities Net Change in Debt (1,832) (11,857) (3,608) (28,605)Payments from Stock-Based Award Activities (256) (516) (850) (1,437)Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (2,088) (12,373) (4,458) (30,042) Effect of Foreign Currency Rate Fluctuations on Cash (467) (27) 474 (64) Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 24,774 11,953 7,755 11,999 Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Period 39,068 41,127 56,087 41,081 End of Period$63,842 $53,080 $63,842 $53,080 We present certain information with respect to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow as supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe that such non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our financial performance and in comparing our financial results between periods because they exclude the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the usefulness of our financial information by presenting measures that management uses internally to establish forecasts, budgets, and operational goals to manage and monitor our business. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help to depict a more realistic representation of the performance of our underlying business, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP and other financial measures used by other companies. These measures should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from or included in these metrics are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance. These metrics should not be considered as alternatives to net income, gross profit, net cash provided by operating activities, or any other performance measures, as applicable, derived in accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as earnings before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude, to the extent applicable, restructuring costs, which includes operational restructuring and integration activities, termination related benefits, facilities relocation, and executive transition costs; changes in the fair value of the warrant liability; changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability; equity-based compensation expense; gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt; notable items that we do not believe are reflective of our underlying operating performance, including litigation settlements and certain costs incurred for advisory services related to identifying performance initiatives; and other expenses or gains, which includes gains or losses from disposal of fixed assets, franchise taxes, and gains or losses from foreign currency transactions. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIESUSE AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES(In thousands)(Unaudited) For the thirteen weeks ended For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29,2025 June 30,2024 June 29,2025 June 30,2024Net Income$10,863 $17,105 $13,680 $20,835 Adjustments: Interest Expense, Net 13,374 13,178 29,082 24,182 Income Tax Expense 3,503 2,055 4,579 1,164 Depreciation 2,215 2,669 4,514 5,133 Amortization 3,350 3,435 6,882 6,871 EBITDA 33,305 38,442 58,737 58,185 Restructuring Costs 355 (3) 818 612 Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability (7) (3,402) (80) (6,529)Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability (219) (1,058) (404) (1,707)Equity-Based Compensation Expense 1,408 1,621 2,903 2,762 Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt - - - 141 Notable Items 1,287 2,594 1,484 5,694 Other Expense 299 102 257 94 Adjusted EBITDA$36,428 $38,296 $63,715 $59,252 Net Sales$166,661 $169,496 $319,705 $328,132 Net Income Margin 6.5% 10.1% 4.3% 6.3%Adjusted EBITDA Margin 21.9% 22.6% 19.9% 18.1% We define the Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by our Bank-adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month ("TTM") period, as defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in November 2021, as amended, which is used in calculating covenant compliance. TTM June 29,2025 December 31, 2024Net Loss$(30,390) $(23,235)Adjustments: Interest Expense, Net 55,589 50,690 Income Tax Benefit 390 (3,025)Depreciation 9,932 10,551 Amortization 13,895 13,884 EBITDA 49,416 48,865 Restructuring Costs 1,578 1,372 Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability (1,121) (7,570)Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability (1,030) (2,333)Equity-Based Compensation Expense 5,311 5,170 Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets 7,695 7,695 Impairment of goodwill 40,906 40,906 Loss on Sale of Assets 9,234 9,234 Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt — 141 Notable Items 2,893 7,100 Other Expense (Income) 78 (87)Adjusted EBITDA 114,960 110,493 Additional Permitted Charges 5,363 12,261 Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Agreement$120,323 $122,754 Total Debt$558,224 $561,840 Less: Permitted Cash and Cash Equivalents 50,000 50,000 Net Indebtedness per Credit Agreement$508,224 $511,840 Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio 4.22 x 4.17 x We define Adjusted Net Income as earnings excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of the warrant liability, changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability, write-downs of assets held-for-sale, and gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income on a per share basis. Management uses these measures to focus on on-going operations and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present consolidated operating results. We believe that using this information, along with net income and net income per diluted share, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations. For the thirteen weeks For the twenty-six weeks June 29,2025 June 30,2024 June 29,2025 June 30,2024Net Income$10,863 $17,105 $13,680 $20,835 Special items: Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability (7) (3,402) (80) (6,529)Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability (219) (1,058) (404) (1,707)Adjust for: Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt — — — 141 Adjusted Net Income$10,637 $12,645 $13,196 $12,740 For the thirteen weeks ended For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29,2025 June 30,2024 June 29,2025 June 30,2024Net Income per Diluted Share$0.09 $0.14 $0.11 $0.17 Special items: Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability — (0.03) — (0.05)Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability — (0.01) — (0.01)Adjusted Diluted EPS$0.09 $0.10 $0.11 $0.11 We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus cash payments for capital expenditures, net of dispositions. Management believes providing Free Cash Flow is useful for investors to understand our performance and results of cash generation after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations. For the thirteen weeks ended For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29,2025 June 30,2024 June 29,2025 June 30,2024Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities$40,487 $25,678 $32,637 $44,521 Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions (4,828) (1,380) (7,808) (2,645)Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets — 55 — 229 Free Cash Flow$35,659 $24,353 $24,829 $42,105

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