REV Group, Inc. Reports Strong Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Provides Fiscal 2025 Full Year Guidance and Intermediate Financial Targets

Board Approves a New $250 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased by 20%

Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

• Fourth quarter and full year net sales of $597.9 million and $2,380.2 million, respectively
• Fourth quarter and full year net income of $41.7 million and $257.6 million, respectively
• Fourth quarter and full year Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $49.6 million and $162.8 million, respectively
• Fourth quarter and full year Adjusted Net Income¹ of $26.9 million and $87.1 million, respectively

Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook

• Net sales in the range of $2.3 to $2.4 billion, net income in the range of $98.0 to $125.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $190.0 to $220.0 million, Adjusted Net Income in the range of $116.0 to $140.0 million and Free Cash Flow² in the range of $90.0 to $110.0

Intermediate Financial Targets

• REV Group is hosting an investor day on December 11, 2024, in connection with the quarterly earnings call, where we will discuss our business, strategic priorities, capital allocation framework and intermediate consolidated and segment financial targets. Refer to our website for further details and a copy of the presentation.

BROOKFIELD, Wis.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) today reported results for the three months ended October 31, 2024 ("fourth quarter 2024"). Consolidated net sales in the fourth quarter 2024 were $597.9 million, compared to $693.3 million for the three months ended October 31, 2023 ("fourth quarter 2023"). Net sales for the fourth quarter 2023 included $54.2 million attributable to Collins Bus Corporation ("Collins") which was divested on January 26, 2024. Excluding the impact of the Collins divestiture, net sales decreased $41.2 million, or 6.4% compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease, excluding the impact of Collins, was primarily due to lower net sales in the Recreational Vehicles segment, partially offset by higher net sales in the Specialty Vehicles segment.

Consolidated net sales were $2,380.2 million for the twelve months ended October 31, 2024 ("full year 2024"), compared to $2,638.0 million for the twelve months ended October 31, 2023 ("full year 2023"). Excluding the impact of Collins, net sales decreased $110.8 million, or 4.4% compared to the prior year. The decrease, excluding the impact of Collins, is primarily due to lower net sales in the Recreational Vehicles segment, partially offset by higher net sales in the Specialty Vehicles segment.

The company's fourth quarter 2024 net income was $41.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2023. Adjusted Net Income for the fourth quarter 2024 was $26.9 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income of $31.7 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2023. Net income for the full year 2024 was $257.6 million, or $4.72 per diluted share, compared to net income of $45.3 million, or $0.77 per diluted share in full year 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter 2024 was $49.6 million, compared to $54.0 million in the fourth quarter 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2023 included $13.4 million attributable to Collins. Excluding the impact of the Collins divestiture, Adjusted EBITDA increased $9.0 million, or 22.2% compared to the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to the higher contribution from the Specialty Vehicles segment, partially offset by lower results in the Recreational Vehicles segment. Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $162.8 million, compared to $156.6 million in full year 2023. Excluding the impact of the Collins divestiture, Adjusted EBITDA increased $39.0 million, or 31.5% compared to the prior year.

"We are proud to report strong full-year earnings, driven by the exceptional efforts of our team and the strength of our diversified portfolio," President and CEO, Mark Skonieczny, said. "Significant margin improvement in the Specialty Vehicles segment, as well as excellent cost discipline, more than offset the end market demand challenges in our cyclical businesses, demonstrating our ability to navigate a dynamic market environment while delivering value for our shareholders. In addition, within fiscal 2024, we divested non-core assets, simplified our reporting structure and returned significant cash to shareholders. We are entering the new fiscal year with robust earnings momentum, and our commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth is underscored by the intermediate financial targets outlined in our investor day materials, positioning us for expected continued success and long-term value creation."

REV Group Fourth Quarter Segment Highlights

Specialty Vehicles Segment Highlights

Specialty Vehicles segment net sales were $439.9 million in the fourth quarter 2024, a decrease of $38.9 million, or 8.1%, from $478.8 million in the fourth quarter 2023. Net sales for the fourth quarter 2023 included $54.2 million attributable to Collins. Excluding the impact of the Collins divestiture, net sales increased $15.3 million, or 3.6% compared to the prior year quarter. This increase in net sales was primarily due to price realization and increased shipments of fire apparatus and ambulance units, partially offset by lower shipments of terminal trucks. Specialty Vehicles segment backlog at the end of the fourth quarter 2024 was $4,179.8 million compared to $4,076.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2023. The backlog at the end of the fourth quarter 2023 included $220.3 million related to Collins, and $167.5 million related to ElDorado National (California) ("ENC"), which was divested in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. Excluding the impact of Collins and ENC, the backlog increased $490.9 million compared to the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily the result of continued demand and order intake for fire apparatus and ambulance units, along with pricing actions, partially offset by increased unit shipments and lower order intake for terminal truck units.

Specialty Vehicles segment Adjusted EBITDA was $50.2 million in the fourth quarter 2024, an increase of $6.9 million, or 15.9%, from Adjusted EBITDA of $43.3 million in the fourth quarter 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2023 included $13.4 million attributable to Collins. Excluding the impact of the Collins divestiture, Adjusted EBITDA increased $20.3 million, or 67.9%, compared to the prior year quarter. Profitability within the segment benefited from price realization, a favorable mix of fire apparatus and increased shipments of fire apparatus and ambulance units, partially offset by inflationary pressures and lower sales volume of terminal trucks.

Recreational Vehicles Segment Highlights

Recreational Vehicles segment net sales were $158.1 million in the fourth quarter 2024, a decrease of $57.1 million, or 26.5%, from $215.2 million in the fourth quarter 2023. The decrease in net sales compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to decreased unit shipments and increased discounting. The Recreational Vehicles segment backlog at the end of the fourth quarter 2024 was $291.5 million, a decrease of $93.7 million compared to $385.2 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of lower order intake in certain categories, unit shipments against backlog and order cancellations.

Recreational Vehicles segment Adjusted EBITDA was $8.1 million in the fourth quarter 2024, a decrease of $11.0 million, or 57.6%, from $19.1 million in the fourth quarter 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower unit shipments, increased discounting and inflationary pressures, partially offset by cost reduction actions.

Working Capital, Liquidity and Capital Allocation

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $24.6 million as of October 31, 2024. Net debt³ was $60.4 million, and the company had $349.6 million available under its ABL revolving credit facility as of October 31, 2024. Adjusted Free Cash Flow⁴ for the full year 2024 was $102.2 million. Trade working capital⁵ for the company as of October 31, 2024 was $248.2 million, compared to $318.5 million as of October 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the exit of bus manufacturing and a decrease in accounts receivable and inventory, partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable and customer advances. Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter 2024 were $5.3 million compared to $13.1 million in the fourth quarter 2023.

Share Repurchase Program

On December 5, 2024, the company's board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250.0 million of the company's outstanding common stock. This new authorization replaces the previous $175.0 million repurchase program (which was terminated by the board of directors in connection with the new authorization) under which approximately $126.1 million of the company's common stock had been repurchased since its authorization in June 2023. The new share repurchase authorization expires in 24 months and gives management flexibility to determine the conditions under which shares may be purchased from time to time through a variety of methods, including in privately negotiated or open market transactions, such as pursuant to a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act or a combination of methods.

Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook

"REV Group's ability to deliver solid revenue growth, sustained earnings momentum and significant free cash flow positions us well to advance our strategic initiatives while enhancing shareholder value through an increased dividend and a new share repurchase authorization. We look forward to the opportunities ahead and remain committed to driving sustainable growth and returning capital to our shareholders," said CFO Amy Campbell.

Quarterly Dividend

The company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.06 per share of common stock, payable on January 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 26, 2024, which equates to a rate of $0.24 per share of common stock on an annualized basis, and represents a 20% increase from fiscal year 2024.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss the company's fiscal year 2024 and fourth quarter business and financial results, our fiscal year 2025 outlook, as well as a discussion of our business, strategic priorities, capital allocation framework and intermediate financial targets, is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Supplemental slide decks will be available on the REV Group, Inc. investor relations website. The call will be webcast simultaneously over the Internet. To access the webcast, listeners can go to http://investors.revgroup.com/investor-events-and-presentations/events at least 15 minutes prior to the event and follow instructions for listening to the webcast. An audio replay of the call and related question and answer session will be available for 12 months at this website.

About REV Group

REV Group (REVG) companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles. The Specialty Vehicles Segment provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances and fire apparatus) and commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers). REV Group's Recreational Vehicle Segment manufactures a variety of RVs, from Class B vans to Class A motorhomes. REV Group's portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

The company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, management believes that the evaluation of our ongoing operating results may be enhanced by a presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net Income for the relevant period before depreciation and amortization, interest expense and income taxes, as adjusted for certain items described below that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net Income, as adjusted for certain items described below that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Free Cash Flow is calculated as net cash from operating activities minus capital expenditures. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is Free Cash Flow excluding transaction expenses and income taxes associated with divestiture activities.

The company believes that the use of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow provide additional meaningful methods of evaluating certain aspects of its operating performance from period to period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent under GAAP when used in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP measures. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to the most closely comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP is included in the back of this news release.

Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that the company believes to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This news release includes statements that express our opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "guidance," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," "contemplate," "aim," "strive," "goal," "seek," "forecast" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. They appear in a number of places throughout this news release and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, goals or current expectations concerning, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industries in which we operate, including REV Group's outlook for fiscal year 2025.

Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K, and in the company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, together with the company's other filings with the SEC, which risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and currently available data and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events or performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which only speak as of the date hereof. The company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements after they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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