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Generac Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2016 Results

Strong residential product shipments lead to overall organic sales growth during the fourth quarter; Operating and free cash flow achieve quarterly records

WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) (“Generac” or the “Company”), a leading global designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine powered products, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2016.  Additionally, the Company initiated its outlook for 2017. 

Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights

  • Net sales increased 16.7% to $417.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2016 as compared to $357.8 million in the prior-year fourth quarter, including approximately $50 million of contribution from the Pramac acquisition.

    -  Domestic segment sales increased 4.0% to $339.7 million as compared to $326.6 million in the prior-year quarter, which was primarily due to an increase in sales of portable and home standby generators, partially offset by a continued decline in shipments of mobile products given ongoing oil & gas weakness.

    -  International segment sales increased to $77.7 million as compared to $31.2 million in the prior-year quarter, which was primarily due to the contribution from the Pramac acquisition.

  • Net income attributable to the Company during the fourth quarter of 2016 was $41.5 million, or $0.64 per share, as compared to $9.2 million, or $0.14 per share, for the same period of 2015.  The prior-year net income includes the impact of $40.7 million of pre-tax, non-cash charges for the impairment of certain intangible assets.

  • Adjusted net income attributable to the Company, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $71.4 million, or $1.12 per share, as compared to $65.3 million, or $0.97 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2015.

  • Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $91.0 million as compared to $80.1 million in the fourth quarter last year.

  • Cash flow from operations was a quarterly record of $123.9 million as compared to $111.8 million in the prior year quarter.  Free cash flow, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was also a quarterly record of $114.3 million as compared to $101.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

  • The Company repurchased 1.24 million shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter for $50.0 million under its share repurchase program.

  • On November 2, 2016, the Company amended its Term Loan credit facility which, among other items, extended the maturity date from May 31, 2020 to May 31, 2023.  In conjunction with this amendment, the Company made a $25.0 million voluntary prepayment of the Term Loan.

  • As previously announced, the Company on January 1, 2017 closed on the acquisition of Motortech GmbH & affiliates (“Motortech”), headquartered in Celle, Germany.  Motortech is a leading manufacturer of gaseous-engine control systems and accessories, which are sold primarily to European gas-engine manufacturers and to aftermarket customers.  Motortech has over 250 employees located at its German headquarters, manufacturing plant in Poland and sales offices located in the U.S. and China.

Full-Year 2016 Highlights

  • Net sales increased 9.7% to $1.444 billion during 2016 as compared to $1.317 billion during 2015.

    -  Domestic segment sales were $1.174 billion as compared to $1.205 billion in the prior year, which was primarily due to significant declines in shipments of mobile products into oil & gas and general rental markets.  Partially offsetting these impacts was the contribution from the Country Home Products acquisition, which closed on August 1, 2015, along with increased shipments of portable and home standby generators.

    -  International segment sales increased to $270.9 million as compared to $112.7 million in the prior year, which was due to the contribution from the Pramac acquisition.  Partially offsetting this impact were declines in organic shipments of mobile products primarily into the European region.

  • Net income attributable to the Company during 2016 was $98.8 million, or $1.50 per share, as compared to $77.7 million, or $1.12 per share for 2015.  Net income for 2016 includes the impact of $7.1 million of non-recurring, pre-tax charges relating to business optimization and restructuring costs to address the impact of the significant and extended downturn for capital spending within the oil & gas industry.  The prior-year net income includes the impact of $40.7 million of pre-tax, non-cash charges for the impairment of certain intangible assets.

  • Adjusted net income attributable to the Company was $198.3 million, or $3.03 per share, as compared to $198.4 million, or $2.87 per share, in 2015.

  • Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company for 2016 was $274.6 million as compared to $270.8 million last year.

  • Cash flow from operations was $253.4 million as compared to $188.6 million in the prior year.  Free cash flow was $222.9 million as compared to $158.0 million in 2015.

  • On March 1, 2016, the Company acquired a majority ownership interest of PR Industrial S.r.l and its subsidiaries (collectively Pramac), headquartered in Siena, Italy.  With over 600 employees, four manufacturing plants and 14 commercial branches located around the world, Pramac is a leading global manufacturer of stationary, mobile and portable generators sold in over 150 countries through a broad distribution network.

  • The Company repurchased nearly 4.0 million shares of its common stock during 2016 for approximately $150 million under its share repurchase programs.

  • Uses of cash during 2016 included $30.5 million for capital expenditures, $76.7 million related to the Pramac and Motortech acquisitions, $25.0 million for the pre-payment of term loan debt, and approximately $150 million for stock repurchases.

“Overall fourth quarter results provided a strong end to 2016, with organic sales improving over the prior-year and operating and free cash flow achieving quarterly records,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Hurricane Matthew drove significant shipments of residential products during the quarter as our team executed well to fulfill the increased demand from this event.  We continued to generate a strong level of free cash flow that exceeded $220 million for the year, which allowed us to deploy cash in a variety of strategic ways including acquisitions and certain capital expenditures, as well as paying down debt and returning capital to shareholders.”

Additional Fourth Quarter 2016 Consolidated Highlights

Net sales increased 16.7% to $417.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2016 as compared to $357.8 million in the prior-year fourth quarter.  Residential product sales increased 20.3% to $238.9 million as compared to $198.5 million in the prior year.  Commercial & Industrial (C&I) product sales increased 12.3% to $148.1 million as compared to $131.9 million in the prior year.

Gross profit margin improved 30 basis points to 36.9% compared to 36.6% in the prior-year fourth quarter.  Gross margin was positively impacted by the ongoing favorable impacts from lower commodity prices seen in prior quarters and continued overseas sourcing benefits from a stronger U.S. dollar, along with an overall favorable organic product mix.  These benefits were largely offset by the mix impact from the Pramac acquisition.

Operating expenses declined $26.9 million, or 25.9%, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015, which the prior year included the impact of the aforementioned $40.7 million of intangible impairment charges.  Excluding the impact of these charges in the prior-year quarter, operating expenses for the quarter increased $13.8 million, or 21.8%, as compared to the prior year.  The increase was primarily driven by the addition of recurring operating expenses associated with the Pramac acquisition, including the impact of increased amortization expense.

Cash flow from operations was $123.9 million as compared to $111.8 million in the prior-year fourth quarter, and free cash flow was $114.3 million as compared to $101.2 million in the same quarter last year.  The improvements in cash flow were primarily driven by the increase in operating earnings as compared to the prior year. 

The Company repurchased 1.24 million shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2016 for $50.0 million under its new share repurchase program which was announced in October 2016. The program authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of its common stock over a 24 month period.

Business Segment Results

Domestic Segment

Domestic segment sales were $339.7 million as compared to $326.6 million in the prior-year quarter.  The increase was due to Hurricane Matthew driving strong shipments of portable generators and, to a lesser extent, home standby generators, with home standby shipments also benefitting from successful promotional campaigns.  Partially offsetting this increase was ongoing significant declines in shipments of mobile products into oil & gas and general rental markets. 

Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $87.9 million, or 25.9% of net sales, as compared to $74.9 million in the prior year, or 22.9% of net sales.  Adjusted EBITDA margin in the current year benefitted from overall favorable product mix, lower commodity costs and overseas sourcing benefits from a stronger U.S. dollar, the benefit of cost-reduction actions within domestic mobile products, and improved overall leverage of fixed operating expenses on the organic increase in sales. 

International Segment

International segment sales, primarily consisting of C&I products, increased to $77.7 million as compared to $31.2 million in the prior-year quarter.  The increase was primarily due to the contribution from the Pramac acquisition, which closed on March 1, 2016, partially offset by declines in organic shipments of mobile products into the European region.

Adjusted EBITDA for the segment, before deducting for non-controlling interests, declined to $3.9 million, or 5.0% of net sales, as compared to $5.2 million, or 16.7% of net sales, in the prior year.  The decline in adjusted EBITDA margin as compared to the prior year was primarily due to reduced operating leverage and overall margins for mobile products.  Also contributing to the decline in margin, to a lesser extent, was the Pramac acquisition.

2017 Outlook

The Company is initiating guidance for 2017 with net sales expected to increase between 5 to 7% as compared to the prior year.  Total organic sales on a constant currency basis are anticipated to increase between 1 to 3%.  This top-line guidance assumes no material changes in the current macroeconomic environment and also assumes a power outage severity level similar to that experienced during 2016 excluding the impact of Hurricane Matthew.  Should the baseline power outage environment improve or if there is a “major” power outage event in 2017, it is likely the Company could exceed these expectations. 

Net income margins, before deducting for non-controlling interests, are expected to be between 7.5 to 8.0% for the full-year 2017, with adjusted EBITDA margins, also before deducting for non-controlling interests, expected to be between 19.0 to 19.5% for the year.  Operating and free cash flow generation is expected to be strong, with the conversion of adjusted net income expected to be over 90%.

“Entering 2017, our market position for residential products remains strong and we believe demand trends in a number of our C&I markets are at or near the bottom.  As a result, we are cautiously optimistic in returning to organic growth during 2017,” continued Mr. Jagdfeld.  “We enter 2017 with a more diverse business and a strong liquidity position that gives us the flexibility to drive our Powering Ahead strategic plan forward, and we will continue to make investments in new products, technologies and infrastructure across the business as our end markets improve.  We remain confident regarding the overall long-term growth prospects for our business, and we expect to continue to utilize our strong free cash flow generation in a variety of ways to increase shareholder value.”

Conference Call and Webcast

Generac management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 to discuss highlights of the fourth quarter and full-year 2016 operating results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (866) 415-3113 (domestic) or +1 (678) 509-7544 (international) and entering passcode 61397072.

The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously on Generac's website (http://www.generac.com), under the Investor Relations link. The webcast link will be made available on the Company’s website prior to the start of the call within the Events section of the Investor Relations website.

Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website. A telephonic replay will also be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or +1 (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering passcode 61397072. The telephonic replay will be available for seven days.

About Generac

Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of power generation equipment and other engine powered products.  As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, and industrial markets, Generac's power products are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers. 

Forward-looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Generac Holdings Inc. or its employees, may contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Generac's current expectations and projections relating to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "confident," "may," "should," "can have," "likely," "future," “optimistic” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

Any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Although Generac believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Generac's actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including:

  • frequency and duration of power outages impacting demand for Generac products;
  • availability, cost and quality of raw materials and key components used in producing Generac products;
  • the impact on our results of possible fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates;
  • the possibility that the expected synergies, efficiencies and cost savings of our acquisitions will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period;
  • the risk that our acquisitions will not be integrated successfully;
  • difficulties Generac may encounter as its business expands globally;
  • competitive factors in the industry in which Generac operates;
  • Generac's dependence on its distribution network;
  • Generac's ability to invest in, develop or adapt to changing technologies and manufacturing techniques;
  • loss of key management and employees;
  • increase in product and other liability claims or recalls; and
  • changes in environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Generac's actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in any forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect future results is contained in Generac's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), particularly in the Risk Factors section of the 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by Generac in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made.  Generac undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA

The computation of adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company is based on the definition of EBITDA contained in Generac's credit agreement dated as of May 31, 2013, as amended.  To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Generac provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the impact of non-controlling interests, taking into account certain charges and gains that were recognized during the periods presented. 

Adjusted Net Income

To further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted net income attributable to the Company. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company is defined as net income before non-controlling interests and provision for income taxes adjusted for the following items: cash income tax expense, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount related to the Company's debt, intangible impairment charges, certain transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments, losses on extinguishment of debt, business optimization expenses, certain other non-cash gains and losses, and adjusted net income attributable to non-controlling interests.

Free Cash Flow

In addition, we reference free cash flow to further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less expenditures for property and equipment and is intended to be a measure of operational cash flow taking into account additional capital expenditure investment into the business. 

The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Please see our SEC filings for additional discussion of the basis for Generac's reporting of Non-GAAP financial measures, which includes why the Company believes these measures provide useful information to investors and the additional purposes for which management uses the non-GAAP financial information.

 
Generac Holdings Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
           
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
               
Net sales $ 417,421     $ 357,830     $ 1,444,453     $ 1,317,299  
Costs of goods sold   263,294       226,706       930,347       857,349  
Gross profit   154,127       131,124       514,106       459,950  
               
Operating expenses:              
Selling and service   40,543       36,925       164,607       130,242  
Research and development   9,717       8,015       37,229       32,922  
General and administrative   19,208       12,050       74,700       52,947  
Amortization of intangibles   7,428       6,131       32,953       23,591  
Tradename and goodwill impairment         40,687             40,687  
Total operating expenses   76,896       103,808       309,489       280,389  
Income from operations   77,231       27,316       204,617       179,561  
               
Other (expense) income:              
Interest expense   (10,854 )     (10,602 )     (44,568 )     (42,843 )
Investment income   8       12       44       123  
Loss on extinguishment of debt   (574 )           (574 )     (4,795 )
Loss on change in contractual interest rate               (2,957 )     (2,381 )
Costs related to acquisition   (88 )     (1,042 )     (1,082 )     (1,195 )
Other, net   338       (130 )     902       (5,487 )
Total other expense, net   (11,170 )     (11,762 )     (48,235 )     (56,578 )
               
Income before provision for income taxes   66,061       15,554       156,382       122,983  
Provision for income taxes   24,416       6,372       57,570       45,236  
Net income   41,645       9,182       98,812       77,747  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   136       -       24       -  
Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 41,509     $ 9,182     $ 98,788     $ 77,747  
               
Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - basic: $ 0.64     $ 0.14     $ 1.51     $ 1.14  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic:   63,021,966       66,482,219       64,905,793       68,096,051  
               
Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - diluted: $ 0.64     $ 0.14     $ 1.50     $ 1.12  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted:   63,533,112       67,472,231       65,382,774       69,200,297  
               
Other comprehensive income (loss):              
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (7,498 )   $ (1,069 )   $ (18,545 )   $ (7,624 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives   1,044       1,106       535       (965 )
Pension liability adjustment   322       1,881       322       1,881  
Other comprehensive income (loss)   (6,132 )     1,918       (17,688 )     (6,708 )
Total comprehensive income   35,513       11,100       81,124       71,039  
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests   (1,727 )           (973 )      
Comprehensive income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 37,240     $ 11,100     $ 82,097     $ 71,039  
               


Generac Holdings Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
       
  December 31,
    2016       2015  
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,272     $ 115,857  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,642 and $2,494 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively   241,857       182,185  
Inventories   349,731       325,375  
Prepaid expenses and other assets   24,649       8,600  
Total current assets   683,509       632,017  
       
Property and equipment, net   212,793       184,213  
       
Customer lists, net   45,312       39,313  
Patents, net   48,061       53,772  
Other intangible assets, net   2,925       2,768  
Tradenames, net   158,874       161,057  
Goodwill   704,640       669,719  
Deferred income taxes   3,337       34,812  
Other assets   2,233       964  
Total assets $ 1,861,684     $ 1,778,635  
       
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity      
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings $ 31,198     $ 8,594  
Accounts payable   181,519       108,332  
Accrued wages and employee benefits   21,189       13,101  
Other accrued liabilities   93,068       82,540  
Current portion of long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations   14,965       657  
Total current liabilities   341,939       213,224  
       
Long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations   1,006,758       1,037,132  
Deferred income taxes   17,278       4,950  
Other long-term liabilities   61,459       57,458  
Total liabilities   1,427,434       1,312,764  
       
Redeemable noncontrolling interest   33,138        
       
Stockholders’ equity:      
Common stock, par value $0.01, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 70,261,481 and 69,582,669 shares issued at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively   702       696  
Additional paid-in capital   449,049       443,109  
Treasury stock, at cost, 7,564,874 and 3,567,575 shares at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively   (262,402 )     (111,516 )
Excess purchase price over predecessor basis   (202,116 )     (202,116 )
Retained earnings   456,052       358,173  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (40,163 )     (22,475 )
Stockholders’ equity attributable to Generac Holdings Inc.   401,122       465,871  
Noncontrolling interests   (10 )      
Total stockholders’ equity   401,112       465,871  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,861,684     $ 1,778,635  
       


Generac Holdings Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
       
  Year Ended December 31,
    2016       2015  
  (Unaudited)   (Audited)
Operating activities              
Net income $ 98,812     $ 77,747  
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              
Depreciation   21,465       16,742  
Amortization of intangible assets   32,953       23,591  
Amortization of original issue discount and deferred financing costs   3,940       5,429  
Tradename and goodwill impairment         40,687  
Loss on extinguishment of debt   574       4,795  
Loss on change in contractual interest rate   2,957       2,381  
Deferred income taxes   39,347       26,955  
Share-based compensation expense   9,493       8,241  
Other   127       540  
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Accounts receivable   (9,082 )     9,610  
Inventories   15,514       9,084  
Other assets   406       5,063  
Accounts payable   32,908       (27,771 )
Accrued wages and employee benefits   5,196       (5,361 )
Other accrued liabilities   6,719       445  
Excess tax benefits from equity awards   (7,920 )     (9,559 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   253,409       188,619  
               
Investing activities              
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   1,360       105  
Expenditures for property and equipment   (30,467 )     (30,651 )
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired   (61,386 )     (73,782 )
Deposit paid related to acquisition   (15,329 )      
Net cash used in investing activities   (105,822 )     (104,328 )
               
Financing activities              
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   28,712       26,384  
Proceeds from long-term borrowings         100,000  
Repayments of short-term borrowings   (27,755 )     (23,149 )
Repayments of long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations   (37,627 )     (150,826 )
Stock repurchases   (149,937 )     (99,942 )
Payment of debt issuance costs   (4,557 )     (2,117 )
Cash dividends paid   (76 )     (1,436 )
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards   (14,008 )     (12,956 )
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options   1,623        
Excess tax benefits from equity awards   7,920       9,559  
Net cash used in financing activities   (195,705 )     (154,483 )
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (467 )     (3,712 )
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (48,585 )     (73,904 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   115,857       189,761  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 67,272     $ 115,857  
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information              
Cash paid during the period              
Interest $ 42,456     $ 39,524  
Income taxes   8,889       6,087  
               


Generac Holdings Inc.
Segment Reporting and Product Class Information
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
  Net Sales
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
Reportable Segments   2016     2015     2016     2015
Domestic $ 339,728   $ 326,647   $ 1,173,559   $ 1,204,589
International   77,693     31,183     270,894     112,710
Total net sales $ 417,421   $ 357,830   $ 1,444,453   $ 1,317,299
               
Product Classes              
Residential products $ 238,864   $ 198,496   $ 772,436   $ 673,764
Commercial & industrial products   148,136     131,863     557,532     548,440
Other   30,421     27,471     114,485     95,095
Total net sales $ 417,421   $ 357,830   $ 1,444,453   $ 1,317,299
               
  Adjusted EBITDA
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
    2016     2015     2016     2015
Domestic $ 87,907   $ 74,864   $ 261,428   $ 254,882
International   3,909     5,220     16,959     15,934
Total adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 91,816   $ 80,084   $ 278,387   $ 270,816
               
(1) See reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. on the following reconciliation schedule.
               


Generac Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation Schedules
(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
                               
Net income to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation                              
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
                               
Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 41,509     $ 9,182     $ 98,788     $ 77,747  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (1)   136       -       24       -  
Net income   41,645       9,182       98,812       77,747  
Interest expense   10,854       10,602       44,568       42,843  
Depreciation and amortization   13,075       10,573       54,418       40,333  
Provision for income taxes   24,416       6,372       57,570       45,236  
Non-cash write-down and other adjustments (2)   (1,332 )     (199 )     357       3,892  
Non-cash share-based compensation expense (3)   1,688       1,352       9,493       8,241  
Tradename and goodwill impairment (4)   -       40,687       -       40,687  
Loss on extinguishment of debt (5)   574             574       4,795  
Loss on change in contractual interest rate (6)               2,957       2,381  
Transaction costs and credit facility fees (7)   943       1,250       2,442       2,249  
Business optimization expenses (8)   152       204       7,316       1,947  
Other   (199 )     61       (120 )     465  
Adjusted EBITDA   91,816       80,084       278,387       270,816  
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests   769       -       3,784       -  
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 91,047     $ 80,084     $ 274,603     $ 270,816  
                               
(1) Includes the noncontrolling interests' share of expenses related to Pramac purchase accounting, including the step-up in value of inventories and intangible amortization, of $1.1 million and $8.0 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016, respectively.
                               
(2) Includes gains/losses on disposals of assets, unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on commodity contracts, and certain foreign currency and purchase accounting related adjustments. A full description of these and the other reconciliation adjustments contained in these schedules is included in Generac's SEC filings.
                               
(3) Represents share-based compensation expense to account for stock options, restricted stock and other stock awards over their respective vesting periods.
                               
(4) Represents the impairment of certain tradenames due to a change in brand strategy to transition and consolidate various brands to the Generac® tradename ($36.1 million) and the impairment of goodwill related to the Ottomotores reporting unit ($4.6 million).
                               
(5) Represents the write-off of original issue discount and capitalized debt issuance costs due to voluntary debt prepayments.
                               
(6) For the year ended December 31, 2016, represents a non-cash loss in the third quarter 2016 relating to the continued 25 basis point increase in borrowing costs as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio remaining above 3.0 times and continuing to remain above 3.0 times based on current projections. For the year ended December 31, 2015, represents a non-cash loss relating to a 25 basis point increase in borrowing costs as a result of the credit agreement leverage ratio rising above 3.0 times effective third quarter 2015 and remaining above 3.0 times based on projections at the time.
                               
(7) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, together with certain fees relating to our senior secured credit facilities.
                               
(8) For the year ended December 31, 2016, represents charges primarily relating to business optimization and restructuring costs to address the significant and extended downturn for capital spending within the oil & gas industry, consisting of $2.7 million classified within cost of goods sold and $4.4 million classified within operating expenses. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2015, represents severance and other non-recurring restructuring charges.
                               
Net income to Adjusted net income reconciliation                              
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
                               
Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 41,509     $ 9,182     $ 98,788     $ 77,747  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (1)   136       -       24       -  
Net income   41,645       9,182       98,812       77,747  
Provision for income taxes   24,416       6,372       57,570       45,236  
Income before provision for income taxes   66,061       15,554       156,382       122,983  
Amortization of intangible assets   7,428       6,131       32,953       23,591  
Amortization of deferred finance costs and original issue discount   711       1,061       3,940       5,429  
Tradename and goodwill impairment (4)   -       40,687       -       40,687  
Loss on extinguishment of debt (5)   574             574       4,795  
Loss on change in contractual interest rate (6)               2,957       2,381  
Transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments (9)   494       1,228       5,653       2,710  
Business optimization expenses (8)   152       204       7,316       1,947  
Adjusted net income before provision for income taxes   75,420       64,865       209,775       204,523  
Cash income tax expense (10)   (3,704 )     448       (9,299 )     (6,087 )
Adjusted net income   71,716       65,313       200,476       198,436  
Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   280       -       2,219       -  
Adjusted net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 71,436     $ 65,313     $ 198,257     $ 198,436  
                               
Adjusted net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. per common share - diluted: $ 1.12     $ 0.97     $ 3.03     $ 2.87  
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted:   63,533,112       67,472,321       65,382,774       69,200,297  
                               
(9) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, and certain purchase accounting adjustments.
                               
(10) Amount for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016 is based on a cash income tax rate of 5.9% for the full year ended 2016. Cash income tax expense for the respective 2016 periods is based on the projected taxable income and corresponding cash tax rate for the full year after considering the effects of current and deferred income tax items. Amount for the three months and year ended December 31, 2015 is based on actual cash income taxes paid during the full year ended 2015, which equates to a cash income tax rate of 4.9% for the full year 2015.
                               
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation                              
  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
    2016       2015       2016       2015  
  (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
                               
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 123,896     $ 111,760     $ 253,409     $ 188,619  
Expenditures for property and equipment   (9,620 )     (10,543 )     (30,467 )     (30,651 )
Free cash flow $ 114,276     $ 101,217     $ 222,942     $ 157,968  
                               


CONTACT:
Michael W. Harris
Vice President – Finance
(262) 544-4811 x2675
Michael.Harris@Generac.com