Q2 2024 Holley Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Holley Inc (HLLY) has made significant strides in streamlining operations, cutting non-value added costs, and improving inventory management.
- The company has successfully recruited top-tier talent to enhance organizational capabilities, completing a dynamic leadership team.
- Holley Inc (HLLY) has seen promising growth in its direct-to-consumer channel, with significant year-over-year sales growth.
- Operational improvements and cost reduction programs have yielded more than $6 million in savings year-to-date.
- The company ended the quarter in a strong liquidity position with over $53 million in cash and has proactively paid down $10 million in debt.
- Net sales decreased by 3.3% in the second quarter, reflecting a challenging market environment.
- The overall performance aftermarket remains soft due to a slowdown in consumer spending and economic uncertainty.
- Despite operational improvements, the company has lowered its full-year guidance for net sales and adjusted EBITDA.
- Inventory levels at distribution partners remain elevated, impacting sales and necessitating cautious guidance for the third quarter.
- The company has implemented temporary cost-cutting measures, including furloughs and suspension of the 401(k) match, indicating ongoing financial pressures.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the conference call to discuss Holley's second-quarter 2024 earnings. (Operator Instructions) Please be advised that the reproduction of this call in whole or in part is not permitted without written authorization of Holley. And as a reminder, this call is being recorded and will be made available for future playback.
I would now like to introduce your host for today's call, Anthony Rozmus with Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Good morning, and welcome to Holley's second-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. On the call with me today are President and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Stevenson; and Chief Financial Officer, Jesse Weaver. This webcast and the presentation materials, including non-GAAP reconciliations, are available on our Investor Relations website.
Our discussion today includes forward-looking statements that are based on our best view of the world and our businesses as we see them today and are subject to risks and uncertainties,
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