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Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results


– Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue Increased 38% Year-Over-Year to $59.7 million –

– System Solutions Revenue Increased 62% to $51.2 million –

– Second Quarter Gross Profit Margin Expands More Than 500 bps Year-Over-Year –

– Backlog and Awarded Orders at June 30, 2021 Up 63% Versus Last Year –

– Reaffirms 2021 Outlook –

PORTLAND, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (“Shoals” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of system (“EBOS”) solutions for solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

“Shoals delivered another record quarter, with revenue growth accelerating to 38% year-over-year and gross margin improving over 500 basis points. System solutions grew 62% year-over-year and contributed 86% of revenues in the quarter. The continued strength in our results and robust customer demand support our growth outlook,” said Jason Whitaker, Chief Executive Officer of Shoals.

Mr. Whitaker added, “We are happy to report Shoals is continuing to progress on its growth strategies of converting more customers to our BLA solution, expanding internationally, broadening our product offering into complementary categories of EBOS and introducing new products for EV charging infrastructure. Since going public in January, we have more than doubled the number of BLA customers and have an additional 13 customers in transition to our system, including two international customers. Both our new IV curve benchmarking and wire management solutions are on track to generate revenues starting in the fourth quarter and our EV charging products are on track to launch later this year. Notably, the market opportunity for Shoals in EV infrastructure has more than doubled since we announced our entry into the market earlier this year, and we are moving rapidly to capitalize on the opportunity. I am proud of our team’s accomplishments and even more excited about the growth ahead of us.”

Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Revenues were $59.7 million, compared to $43.4 million for the prior-year period, an increase of 38%, driven by a 62% year-over-year increase in System Solutions revenues, which was partly offset by a decline in Components revenues.

The growth in System Solutions revenues reflects strong demand for the Company’s combine-as-you-go system. The decline in Components revenues was consistent with the expected change in certain customers’ order timing relative to last year and the conversion of other customers from Components to System Solutions. The sale of System Solutions represented 86% of revenues versus 73% in the prior-year period. Our total number of customers increased in 2021 as compared to 2020.

Gross profit increased 56% to $26.2 million, compared to $16.8 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased by over 500 basis points to 43.8% from 38.8% in the prior year period, driven primarily by increased revenue and a higher proportion of revenue from combine-as-you-go System Solutions, purchasing efficiencies from increased volumes, improved material planning which reduced logistics costs, enhancements to product design that lowered manufacturing costs, and other manufacturing efficiencies resulting from higher production volume.

General and administrative expenses were $10.0 million compared to $9.3 million during the same period in the prior year. This increase was primarily a result of planned increased payroll expense due to higher headcount to support our growth and product initiatives, new public company costs and non-recurring public offering expenses, partially offset by a decrease in equity-based compensation.

Income from operations was $14.1 million, compared to $5.4 million during the same period in the prior year, an increase of 159%.

Net income was $9.2 million, compared to net income of $5.2 million during the same period in the prior year. The increase in net income was primarily due to increased systems solutions revenue partially offset by an increase in interest expense. Net income and loss for 2021 are not directly comparable to 2020 because prior to its IPO, the Company was organized as a tax flow-through partnership rather than a corporation and did not record income taxes. Basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.05.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 34% to $20.6 million, compared to $15.4 million for the prior-year period.

Adjusted net income increased 12% to $14.7 million, compared to $13.1 million during the same period in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.09.

First Six Months 2021 Financial Results
Revenues were $105.3 million, compared to $84.2 million for the prior-year period, an increase of 25%, driven by a 55% year-over-year increase in System Solutions revenues which was partly offset by a decline in Components revenues.

The growth in System Solutions revenues reflects strong demand for the Company’s combine-as-you-go system for the first six months of 2021. The sale of System Solutions represented 80% of revenues versus 65% in the prior-year period.

Gross profit increased 45% to $45.0 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to $31.0 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased by 590 basis points to 42.7% from 36.8% in the prior year period, driven primarily by increased revenue and a higher proportion of revenue from combine-as-you-go System Solutions, purchasing efficiencies from increased volumes, improved material planning which reduced logistics costs, enhancements to product design that lowered manufacturing costs, and other manufacturing efficiencies resulting from higher production volume.

General and administrative expenses were $16.8 million for the first six months of 2021 compared to $11.9 million during the same period in the prior year. This increase was primarily a result of new public company costs and non-recurring expenses related to our public offerings, planned increased payroll expense due to higher headcount to support our growth and product initiatives, partially offset by a decrease in equity-based compensation.

Income from operations was $24.0 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to $15.0 million during the same period in the prior year, an increase of 60%.

Net income was $0.8 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to net income of $14.5 million during the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net income was primarily the result of a $16.0 million charge the Company recorded in the first quarter related to loss on debt repayment. Net income and loss for 2021 are not directly comparable to 2020 because prior to its IPO, the Company was organized as a tax flow-through partnership rather than a corporation and did not record income taxes.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 26% to $34.7 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to $27.5 million for the prior-year period.

Adjusted net income was $23.4 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to $22.1 million during the same period in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.14.

Backlog and Awarded Orders
The Company’s backlog and awarded orders on June 30, 2021 were $200.5 million, an increase of 63% year-over-year and 11% versus March 31, 2021. The increase in backlog and awarded orders reflects continued robust demand for the company’s products from customers in the U.S. Backlog represents signed purchase orders or contractual minimum purchase commitments with take-or-pay provisions and awarded orders are orders we are in the process of documenting a contract but for which a contract has not yet been signed.

Full Year 2021 Outlook        
Based on current business conditions, business trends and other factors, the Company reaffirms its previously announced outlook for the full year ending December 31, 2021 which calls for:

  • Revenues to be in the range of $230 million to $240 million, up 31% to 37% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $75 million to $80 million
  • Adjusted net income to be in the range of $47 to $51 million

For a reconciliation of a non-GAAP figure to the applicable GAAP figure please see pages 11-13 of this release. These expectations do not consider, or give effect for, material acquisitions that may be completed by the Company during 2021 or other unforeseen events, including changes in global economic conditions.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Company management will host a webcast and conference call on August 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the Company’s financial results.

Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.shoals.com.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-877-407-0789 (domestic) or +1-201-689-8562 (international). A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing 1-844-512-2921 or for international callers, +1-412-317-6671. The conference ID for the live call and pin number for the replay is 13721882. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 24, 2021.

About Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. is a leading provider of electrical balance of system (“EBOS”) solutions for solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Company’s mission is to provide innovative products that reduce the cost of installation while improving system performance, reliability and safety. At least one Shoals’ product was used on more than half of the solar energy projects installed in the U.S. in 2020. To learn more about Shoals Technologies, please visit the company’s website at https://www.shoals.com.

Investor Relations Contact
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.

Email: investors@shoals.com

Phone: 615-323-9836

Non-GAAP Financial Information

(1) A reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are forward-looking measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, is not provided because we are unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide a quantitative reconciliation is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty in predicting the occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the components of the applicable GAAP measures and non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. The GAAP measures may include the impact of such items as non-cash share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets and the tax effect of such items, in addition to other items we have historically excluded from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income per share. We expect to continue to exclude these items in future disclosures of these non-GAAP measures and may also exclude other similar items that may arise in the future (collectively, “non-GAAP adjustments”).

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our projected future results of operations, business strategies, and industry and regulatory environment. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(1) A reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are forward-looking measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, is not provided because we are unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide a quantitative reconciliation is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty in predicting the occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the components of the applicable GAAP measures and non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. The GAAP measures may include the impact of such items as non-cash share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets and the tax effect of such items, in addition to other items we have historically excluded from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income per share. We expect to continue to exclude these items in future disclosures of these non-GAAP measures and may also exclude other similar items that may arise in the future (collectively, “non-GAAP adjustments”).

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus (i) interest expense, (ii) income taxes, (iii) depreciation expense, (iv) amortization of intangibles, (v) tax receivable agreement liability adjustment (vi) loss on debt repayment, (vii) equity-based compensation, (viii) COVID-19 expenses and (viiii) non-recurring and other expenses. We define Adjusted Net Income as net income (loss) plus (i) amortization of intangibles, (ii) tax receivable agreement liability adjustment (iii) loss on debt repayment, (iv) amortization of deferred finance costs, (v) equity-based compensation, (vi) COVID-19 expenses and (vii) non-recurring and other expenses, all net of applicable income taxes. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average shares of Class A common shares outstanding for the applicable period, which assumes the pro forma exchange of all outstanding Class B common shares for Class A common shares.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are intended as supplemental measures of performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS: (i) as factors in evaluating management’s performance when determining incentive compensation; (ii) to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies; and (iii) because our credit agreement uses measures similar to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS to measure our compliance with certain covenants.

Among other limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; do not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, does not reflect income tax expense or benefit for periods prior to the reorganization; and may be calculated by other companies in our industry differently than we do or not at all, which may limit their usefulness as comparative measures.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. You should review the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except shares)

  June 30, 2021   December 31, 2020
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,171     $ 10,073  
Accounts receivable, net 42,977     27,004  
Unbilled receivables 6,797     3,794  
Inventory, net 21,272     15,121  
Other current assets 7,292     155  
Total Current Assets 91,509     56,147  
Property, plant and equipment, net 13,622     12,763  
Goodwill 50,176     50,176  
Other intangible assets, net 67,996     71,988  
Deferred tax asset 49,573      
Other assets 840     4,236  
Total Assets $ 273,716     $ 195,310  
       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit / Members’ Deficit      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable $ 14,224     $ 14,634  
Accrued expenses 9,499     5,967  
Long-term debt—current portion 3,500     3,500  
Total Current Liabilities 27,223     24,101  
Revolving line of credit 49,000     20,000  
Long-term debt, less current portion 188,859     335,332  
Payable Pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement 43,356      
Total Liabilities 308,438     379,433  
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)      
Stockholders’ Deficit / Members’ Deficit      
Members’ deficit     (184,123 )
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value – 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021      
Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value – 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 93,545,564 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 1      
Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value – 195,000,000 shares authorized; 73,066,607 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 1      
Additional paid-in capital 78,883      
Accumulated deficit (93,782 )    
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. / members’ deficit (14,897 )   (184,123 )
Non-controlling interests (19,825 )    
Total stockholders’ deficit / members’ deficit (34,722 )   (184,123 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit / Members’ Deficit $ 273,716     $ 195,310  

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Revenue $ 59,722     $ 43,427     $ 105,326     $ 84,167  
Cost of revenue 33,543     26,598     60,373     53,152  
Gross profit 26,179     16,829     44,953     31,015  
Operating Expenses              
General and administrative expenses 10,018     9,317     16,834     11,875  
Depreciation and amortization 2,062     2,064     4,130     4,125  
Total Operating Expenses 12,080     11,381     20,964     16,000  
Income from Operations 14,099     5,448     23,989     15,015  
Interest expense, net (3,620 )   (225 )   (7,329 )   (497 )
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment (1,664 )       (1,664 )    
Loss on debt repayment         (15,990 )    
Income (loss) before income taxes 8,815     5,223     (994 )   14,518  
Income tax benefit 339         1,814      
Net income 9,154     5,223     820     14,518  
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 4,596         (879 )    
Net income attributable to Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. $ 4,558     $ 5,223     $ 1,699     $ 14,518  
  Three Months
Ended June 30, 2021
      Period from
January 27, 2021

to June 30, 2021
Earnings per share of Class A common stock:          
Basic $ 0.05         $ (0.01 )
Diluted $ 0.05         $ (0.01 )
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:          
Basic 93,544         93,542  
Diluted 166,827         93,542  

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income $ 820     $ 14,518  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 4,808     4,656  
Amortization/write off of deferred financing costs 5,415     21  
Equity-based compensation 4,172     6,704  
Deferred taxes (524 )    
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment 1,664      
Gain on sale of assets 61      
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable (15,973 )   21  
Unbilled receivables (3,003 )   (4,970 )
Inventory (6,151 )   (3,356 )
Other assets (4,631 )   515  
Accounts payable (410 )   (1,494 )
Accrued expenses (362 )   2,313  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities (14,114 )   18,928  
Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,736 )   (1,345 )
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (1,736 )   (1,345 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Member / non-controlling interest distributions (2,973 )   (214 )
Employee withholding taxes related to net settled equity awards (137 )    
Deferred financing costs (94 )    
Payments on term loan facility (151,750 )    
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 34,000      
Repayments on revolving credit facility (5,000 )    
Payments on senior debt – term loan     (1,747 )
Payments on senior debt – revolving line of credit     (8,400 )
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock sold in an IPO, net of underwriting discounts and commissions 154,521      
Deferred offering costs (9,619 )    
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities 18,948     (10,361 )
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,098     7,222  
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Period 10,073     7,082  
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Period $ 13,171     $ 14,304  

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Net income $ 9,154     $ 5,223     $ 820     $ 14,518  
Interest expense 3,620     225     7,329     497  
Income tax benefit (339 )       (1,814 )    
Depreciation expense 411     338     816     664  
Amortization of intangibles 1,996     1,996     3,992     3,992  
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment(a) 1,664         1,664      
Loss on debt repayment         15,990      
Equity-based compensation 2,780     6,704     4,172     6,704  
COVID-19 expenses(b) 106     806     161     806  
Non-recurring and other expenses(c) 1,239     112     1,578     294  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 20,631     $ 15,404     $ 34,708     $ 27,475  

(a)  Represents an adjustment to eliminate the remeasurement of the Tax Receivable Agreement.

(b)  Represents costs incurred as a direct impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfecting and reconfiguration of facilities, medical professionals to conduct daily screenings of employees, premium pay during the pandemic to hourly workers in 2020 and direct legal costs associated with the pandemic.

(c) Represents certain costs associated with non-recurring professional services, Oaktree’s expenses and other costs.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. to Adjusted Net Income (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Net income attributable to Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. $ 4,558     $ 5,223     $ 1,699     $ 14,518  
Net income (loss) impact from pro forma conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock (a) 4,596         (879 )    
Adjustment to the provision for income tax (b) (942 )   (1,133 )   192     (3,150 )
Tax effected net income 8,212     4,090     1,012     11,368  
Amortization of intangibles 1,996     1,996     3,992     3,992  
Amortization of deferred financing costs 305     12     675     21  
Tax receivable agreement liability adjustment(c) 1,664         1,664      
Loss on debt repayment         15,990      
Equity-based compensation 2,780     6,704     4,172     6,704  
COVID-19 expenses (d) 106     806     161     806  
Non-recurring and other expenses (e) 1,239     112     1,578     294  
Tax impact of adjustments (f) (1,635 )   (635 )   (5,806 )   (1,110 )
Adjusted Net Income $ 14,667     $ 13,085     $ 23,438     $ 22,075  

(a)  Reflects net income (loss) to Class A common shares from pro forma exchange of corresponding shares of our Class B common shares held by our founder and management.

(b)  Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. is subject to U.S. Federal income taxes, in addition to state and local taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of Shoals Parent LLC. The adjustment to the provision for income tax reflects the effective tax rates below, assuming Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. owns 100% of the units in Shoals Parent LLC.

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate 21.0   %   21.0 %   21.0   %   21.0 %
State and local taxes (net of federal benefit) 2.0   %   0.7 %   2.0   %   0.7 %
Permanent items, including valuation adjustment (2.5 ) %   %   (1.1 ) %   %
Effective income tax rate for Adjusted Net Income 20.5   %   21.7 %   21.9   %   21.7 %

(c)  Represents an adjustment to eliminate the remeasurement of the Tax Receivable Agreement.

(d)  Represents costs incurred as a direct impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfecting and reconfiguration of facilities, medical professionals to conduct daily screenings of employees, premium pay during the pandemic to hourly workers in 2020 and direct legal costs associated with the pandemic.

(e) Represents certain costs associated with non-recurring professional services, Oaktree’s expenses and other costs.

(f)  Represents the estimated tax impact of all Adjusted Net Income add-backs, excluding those which represent permanent differences between book versus tax.

Reconciliation of Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding to Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands, except per share):

  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Diluted weighted average shares of Class A common shares outstanding, excluding Class B common shares 93,760     N/A (b)   93,650     N/A (b)
Assumed pro forma conversion of Class B common shares to Class A common shares 73,067     N/A (b)   73,067     N/A (b)
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding 166,827     N/A (b)   166,717     N/A (b)
               
Adjusted Net Income (a) $ 14,667     N/A (b)   $ 23,438     N/A (b)
Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 0.09     N/A (b)   $ 0.14     N/A (b)

(a) Represents Adjusted Net Income for the full period presented.

(b) This Non-GAAP measure is not applicable for this period, as the reorganization transactions had not yet occurred.



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