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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 1, 2023


☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 001-40358

LATHAM GROUP, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		83-2797583
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

787 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY		12110
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(800) 833-3800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	SWIM	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒	Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐	Emerging growth company	☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of May 5, 2023, 114,789,027 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.0001 par value, were outstanding.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1. Financial Statements		3
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		22
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		34
Item 4. Controls and Procedures		34
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION		35
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		35
Item 1A. Risk Factors		35
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		35
Item 6. Exhibits		36
SIGNATURES

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Index to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations		5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss		6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity		7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		9
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		10

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)


	April 1,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash	$	55,016	$	32,626
Trade receivables, net		102,374		48,847
Inventories, net		149,555		165,220
Income tax receivable		5,132		2,316
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,579		5,998
Total current assets		318,656		255,007
Property and equipment, net		105,167		98,184
Equity method investment		25,132		25,095
Deferred tax assets		7,867		7,762
Operating lease right-of-use assets		36,927		38,308
Goodwill		131,196		131,383
Intangible assets, net		302,299		309,215
Other assets		2,408		4,729
Total assets	$	929,652	$	869,683
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	48,835	$	25,449
Accounts payable – related party		367		358
Current maturities of long-term debt		3,250		3,250
Current operating lease liabilities		7,084		6,923
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		46,747		50,885
Total current liabilities		106,283		86,865
Long-term debt, net of discount, debt issuance costs, and current portion		357,211		309,631
Deferred income tax liabilities, net		50,181		50,181
Liability for uncertain tax positions		7,248		7,123
Non-current operating lease liabilities		30,905		32,391
Other long-term liabilities		2,777		702
Total liabilities		554,605		486,893
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized as of both April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022; no shares issued and outstanding as of both April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022		—		—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized as of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 114,690,053 and 114,667,975 shares issued and outstanding, as of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		11		11
Additional paid-in capital		447,649		440,880
Accumulated deficit		(68,936)		(54,568)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(3,677)		(3,533)
Total stockholders’ equity		375,047		382,790
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	929,652	$	869,683

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Net sales	$	137,719	$	191,614
Cost of sales		104,349		120,960
Gross profit		33,370		70,654
Selling, general, and administrative expense		33,057		45,225
Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock		—		11,437
Amortization		6,632		7,192
(Loss) income from operations		(6,319)		6,800
Other expense (income):
Interest expense		10,804		1,765
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—		3,465
Other expense (income), net		210		(355)
Total other expense, net		11,014		4,875
Earnings from equity method investment		37		542
(Loss) income before income taxes		(17,296)		2,467
Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,928)		5,307
Net loss	$	(14,368)	$	(2,840)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	(0.13)	$	(0.02)
Diluted	$	(0.13)	$	(0.02)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
Basic		112,102,198		113,698,513
Diluted		112,102,198		113,698,513

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Net loss	$	(14,368)	$	(2,840)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(144)		1,220
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(144)		1,220
Comprehensive loss	$	(14,512)	$	(1,620)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)


								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
				Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders'
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Income		Equity
Balances at December 31, 2021	119,445,611	$	12	$	401,846	$	(48,583)	$	370	$	353,645
Cumulative effect of adoption of new accounting standard - leases	—		—		—		(291)		—		(291)
Net loss	—		—		—		(2,840)		—		(2,840)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		—		1,220		1,220
Sale of common stock	13,800,000		1		269,099		—		—		269,100
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(13,800,244)		(1)		(257,662)		—		—		(257,663)
Retirement of restricted stock	(53,961)		—		—		—		—		—
Issuance of common stock upon release of restricted stock units	78,341		—		—		—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—		16,925		—		—		16,925
Balances at April 2, 2022	119,469,747	$	12	$	430,208	$	(51,714)	$	1,590	$	380,096

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)


								Accumulated
				Additional				Other		Total
				Paid-in		Accumulated		Comprehensive		Stockholders'
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Deficit		Loss		Equity
Balances at December 31, 2022	114,667,975	$	11	$	440,880	$	(54,568)	$	(3,533)	$	382,790
Net loss	—		—		—		(14,368)		—		(14,368)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—		—		—		(144)		(144)
Issuance of common stock upon release of restricted stock units	22,078		—		—		—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		—		6,769		—		—		6,769
Balances at April 1, 2023	114,690,053	$	11	$	447,649	$	(68,936)	$	(3,677)	$	375,047

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Latham Group, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1,		April 2,
	2023		2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(14,368)	$	(2,840)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,258		9,494
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount		430		280
Non-cash lease expense		1,877		1,780
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps		4,866		(2,781)
Stock-based compensation expense		6,769		16,925
Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock		—		11,437
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—		3,465
Other non-cash, net		2,560		1,374
Earnings from equity method investment		(37)		(542)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables		(55,286)		(78,947)
Inventories		15,615		(30,490)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(593)		(790)
Income tax receivable		(2,816)		(26)
Other assets		(1,225)		(328)
Accounts payable		20,947		17,494
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		(3,190)		(3,234)
Other long-term liabilities		717		261
Net cash used in operating activities		(14,476)		(57,468)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(9,942)		(6,666)
Net cash used in investing activities		(9,942)		(6,666)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings		—		320,125
Payments on long-term debt borrowings		(813)		(284,009)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities		48,000		20,000
Payments on revolving credit facility		—		(10,000)
Deferred financing fees paid		—		(6,865)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock		—		257,663
Repayments of finance lease obligations		(101)		—
Repurchases and retirements of common stock		—		(257,663)
Net cash provided by financing activities		47,086		39,251
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(278)		(411)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		22,390		(25,294)
Cash at beginning of period		32,626		43,952
Cash at end of period	$	55,016	$	18,658
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	5,123	$	1,628
Income taxes paid, net		637		578
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,849	$	337
Capitalized internal-use software included in accounts payable – related party		359		900
Right-of-use operating and finance lease assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities		1,625		33,839

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1. NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

Latham Group, Inc. (the “Company”) wholly owns Latham Pool Products, Inc. (“Latham Pool Products”) (together, “Latham”), a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Latham offers a portfolio of pools and related products, including in-ground swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers.

On December 18, 2018, Latham Investment Holdings, LP (“Parent”), an investment fund managed by affiliates of Pamplona Capital Management (the “Sponsor”), Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. and management acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Latham Topco., Inc., a newly incorporated entity in the State of Delaware. Latham Topco, Inc. changed its name to Latham Group, Inc. on March 3, 2021.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2022 was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of April 1, 2023 and for the fiscal quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Latham Group, Inc.’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of these condensed consolidated financial statements, have been included. The Company’s results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends, and other market-specific relevant factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis and revised as there are changes in circumstances, facts, and experience. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.

Seasonality

Although the Company generally has demand for its products throughout the fiscal year, its business is seasonal and weather is one of the principal external factors affecting the business. Historically, net sales and net income are highest during the second and

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third fiscal quarters, representing the peak months of swimming pool use, pool installation, and remodeling and repair activities. Severe weather may also affect net sales in all periods.

Significant Accounting Policies

Refer to the Annual Report for a discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies, as updated below.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The Company qualifies as “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 and has elected to “opt in” to the extended transition related to complying with new or revised accounting standards, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public and nonpublic companies, the Company will adopt the new or revised standard at the time nonpublic companies adopt the new or revised standard and will do so until such time that the Company either (i) irrevocably elects to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualifies as an emerging growth company. The Company may choose to early adopt any new or revised accounting standards whenever such early adoption is permitted for private companies.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss model. It also eliminates the concept of other-than-temporary impairment and requires credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a reduction in the amortized cost basis of the securities. These changes will result in earlier recognition of credit losses. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses, which narrowed the scope and changed the effective date for nonpublic entities for ASU 2016-13. The FASB subsequently issued supplemental guidance within ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief (“ASU 2019-05”). ASU 2019-05 provides an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost basis. For public entities that are SEC filers, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies, ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2023 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”), which amends ASC 805 by requiring acquiring entities to apply ASC 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. For public entities, ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. For all other entities, ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023. The amendments should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2023 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value.

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions incorporated into valuation techniques. These valuations require significant judgment.

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In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. When there is more than one input at different levels within the hierarchy, the fair value is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires substantial judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs are inherently difficult to estimate. Changes to these inputs can have significant impact on fair value measurements. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs are based on one or more of the following valuation techniques: market approach, income approach or cost approach. There were no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 or April 2, 2022.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

The Company’s non-financial assets such as goodwill, intangible assets, and property and equipment are measured at fair value upon acquisition and remeasured to fair value when an impairment charge is recognized. Such fair value measurements are based predominantly on Level 2 and Level 3 inputs.

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company considers the carrying amounts of cash, trade receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities to approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Term loan

The Company’s term loan (see Note 6) is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair value of the term loan for disclosure purposes. The fair value of the term loan is determined using inputs based on observable market data of a non-public exchange, which are classified as Level 2 inputs. The following table sets forth the carrying amount and fair value of its term loan (in thousands):



	April 1, 2023				December 31, 2022
	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
Term Loan	$	312,461	$	287,464	$	312,881	$	290,979

Interest rate swaps

The Company estimates the fair value of interest rate swaps (see Note 6) on a fiscal quarterly basis using Level 2 inputs, including the forward SOFR curve. The fair value is estimated by comparing (i) the present value of all future monthly fixed rate payments versus (ii) the variable payments based on the forward SOFR curve. As of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the net fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps was a $1.4 million liability and a $3.5 million asset, respectively, which were recorded within other long-term liabilities and other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill

The carrying amount of goodwill as of April 1, 2023 and as of December 31, 2022 was $131.2 million and $131.4 million, respectively. The change in the carrying value during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 was solely because of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net as of April 1, 2023 consisted of the following (in thousands):


	April 1, 2023
	Gross		Foreign
	Carrying		Currency		Accumulated		Net
	Amount		Translation		Amortization		Amount
Trade names and trademarks	$	148,100	$	(238)	$	24,631	$	123,231
Patented technology		16,126		31		7,397		8,760
Technology		13,000		—		1,156		11,844
Pool designs		13,628		(88)		2,270		11,270
Franchise relationships		1,187		44		1,138		93
Dealer relationships		197,376		11		50,639		146,748
Order backlog		1,600		—		1,600		—
Non-competition agreements		2,476		—		2,123		353
	$	393,493	$	(240)	$	90,954	$	302,299

The Company recognized $6.6 million of amortization expense related to intangible assets during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023. The Company recognized $7.2 million of amortization expense related to intangible assets during the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022.

Intangible assets, net as of December 31, 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands):


	December 31, 2022
	Gross		Foreign
	Carrying		Currency		Accumulated		Net
	Amount		Translation		Amortization		Amount
Trade names and trademarks	$	148,100	$	(84)	$	22,982	$	125,034
Patented technology		16,126		37		6,959		9,204
Technology		13,000		—		939		12,061
Pool designs		13,628		(10)		2,037		11,581
Franchise relationships		1,187		45		1,064		168
Dealer relationships		197,376		13		46,699		150,690
Order backlog		1,600		—		1,600		—
Non-competition agreements		2,476		—		1,999		477
	$	393,493	$	1	$	84,279	$	309,215

The Company estimates that amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets will be as follows in each of the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):


	Estimated Future
	Amortization
Year Ended	Expense
Remainder of fiscal 2023	$	19,896
2024		25,708
2025		25,550
2026		25,550
2027		25,550
Thereafter		180,045
	$	302,299

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5. INVENTORIES, NET

Inventories, net consisted of the following (in thousands):



	April 1, 2023		December 31, 2022
Raw materials	$	86,593	$	95,388
Finished goods		62,962		69,832
	$	149,555	$	165,220

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

The components of the Company’s outstanding long-term debt obligations consisted of the following (in thousands):



	April 1, 2023		December 31, 2022
Term Loan	$	321,750	$	322,562
Revolving Credit Facility		48,000		—
Less: Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs		(9,289)		(9,681)
Total debt		360,461		312,881
Less: Current portion of long-term debt		(3,250)		(3,250)
Total long-term debt	$	357,211	$	309,631

On February 23, 2022, Latham Pool Products entered into an agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Barclays Bank PLC, which provides a senior secured multicurrency revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in an initial principal amount of $75.0 million and a U.S. Dollar senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) in an initial principal amount of $325.0 million. On such date, proceeds under the Credit Agreement were used to terminate the previous credit agreement by repayment of $294.0 million of outstanding debt thereunder and for general corporate purposes.

Revolving Credit Facility

The Revolving Credit Facility may be utilized to finance ongoing general corporate and working capital needs and permits Latham Pools Products to borrow loans in U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros and Australian Dollars. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on February 23, 2027. Loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility denominated in U.S. Dollars and Canadian Dollars bear interest, at the borrower’s option, at a rate per annum based on Term SOFR or CDO (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), as applicable, plus a margin of 3.50%, or at a rate per annum based on the Base Rate or the Canadian Prime Rate (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin of 2.50%. Loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility denominated in Euros or Australian Dollars bear interest based on EURIBOR or the AUD Rate (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), respectively, plus a margin of 3.50%. A commitment fee accrues on any unused portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee is due and payable quarterly in arrears and is, initially, 0.375% per annum and will, thereafter, accrue at a rate per annum ranging from 0.25% to 0.50%, depending on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement, the “First Lien Net Leverage Ratio”). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are due at maturity.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $0.8 million related to the Revolving Credit Facility. The debt issuance costs were recorded within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of the applicable period and are being amortized over the life of the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Company is required to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining specific liquidity measurements. There are also negative covenants, including certain restrictions on the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments, consolidate, or merge with other entities, enter into transactions with affiliates, make prepayments with respect to certain indebtedness, make dividend payments, loans, or advances to the Company, declare dividends and make restricted payments and other distributions.

As of April 1, 2023, there was $48.0 million outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility.

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Term Loan

The Term Loan matures on February 23, 2029. Loans outstanding under the Term Loan bear interest, at the borrower’s option, at a rate per annum based on Term SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 3.75% to 4.00%, depending on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, or based on the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 2.75% to 3.00%, depending on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio. Loans under the Term Loan are subject to scheduled quarterly amortization payments of $812,500, equal to 0.25% of the initial principal amount of the Term Loan. The Credit Agreement contains customary mandatory prepayment provisions, including requirements to make mandatory prepayments with 50% of any excess cash flow and with 100% of the net cash proceeds from the incurrence of indebtedness not otherwise permitted to be incurred by the covenants, asset sales, and casualty and condemnation events, in each case, subject to customary exceptions.

The Company recorded $6.1 million of debt issuance costs and $4.9 million of debt discount related to the Term Loan as a direct reduction to the carrying amount of long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of the applicable period.

Outstanding borrowings as of April 1, 2023 were $312.5 million, net of discount and debt issuance costs of $9.3 million. In connection with the Term Loan, the Company is subject to various negative, reporting, financial, and other covenants, including maintaining specific liquidity measurements.

As of April 1, 2023, the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount on the Term Loan were $5.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The effective interest rate was 9.96% at April 1, 2023, including the impact of the Company’s interest rate swaps.

As of April 1, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk associated with the Credit Agreement is mitigated partially through interest rate swaps.

The Company executed an interest rate swap on April 30, 2020. The swap has an effective date of May 18, 2020 and a termination date of May 18, 2023. In February of 2022, the Company amended its interest rate swap to change the index rate from LIBOR to SOFR in connection with the entry into the Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the amended swap, the Company fixed its SOFR borrowing rate at 0.496% on a notional amount of $200.0 million. The interest rate swap is not designated as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes (see Note 3).

Additionally, the Company entered into an interest rate swap that was executed on March 10, 2023. The swap has an effective date of May 18, 2023 and a termination date of May 18, 2026. Under the terms of the swap, the Company fixed its SOFR borrowing rate at 4.3725% on a notional amount of $161.0 million. The interest rate swap is not designated as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes (see Note 3).

Debt Maturities

Principal payments due on the outstanding debt, excluding the Revolving Credit Facility, in the next five fiscal years, excluding any potential payments based on excess cash flow levels, are as follows (in thousands):



Year Ended	Term Loan
Remainder of fiscal 2023	$	2,438
2024		3,250
2025		3,250
2026		3,250
2027		3,250
Thereafter		306,312
	$	321,750

The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) of the Company as defined in the security agreement. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the

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Guarantors’ tangible and intangible assets, including their accounts receivables, equipment, intellectual property, inventory, cash and cash equivalents, deposit accounts, and security accounts. The Credit Agreement also restricts payments and other distributions unless certain conditions are met, which could restrict the Company’s ability to pay dividends.

7. PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The warranty reserve activity consisted of the following (in thousands):



	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year	$	3,990	$	4,909
Adjustments to reserve		354		1,300
Less: Settlements made (in cash or in kind)		(761)		(1,074)
Balance at the end of the fiscal quarter	$	3,583	$	5,135

8. LEASES

On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” and the related amendments. The optional transition method of adoption was used, in which the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard to existing leases was $0.3 million to record the operating lease right-of-use assets and the related liabilities as of January 1, 2022. Under this method of adoption, the comparative information has not been revised and continues to be reported under the previously applicable lease accounting guidance.

For leases with initial terms greater than 12 months, the Company considers these right-of-use assets and records the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments over the term. For leases with initial terms equal to or less than 12 months, the Company does not consider them as right-of-use assets and instead considers them short-term lease costs that are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s leases may include escalation clauses, renewal options, and/or termination options that are factored into the Company’s determination of lease term and lease payments when it is reasonably certain the option will be exercised. The Company elected to take the practical expedient and not separate lease and non-lease components of contracts. The Company estimates an incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement because the implicit rate of the lease is generally not known.

The Company leases manufacturing facilities, office space, land, and certain vehicles and equipment under operating leases. The Company also leases certain vehicles and equipment under finance leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The components of lease expense for the fiscal quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Operating lease expense	$	2,351	$	2,138
Finance lease amortization of assets		109		1
Finance lease interest on lease liabilities		52		1
Short-term lease expense		54		20
Variable lease expense		327		178
Total lease expense	$	2,893	$	2,338

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Operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and lease-related liabilities as of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):


	April 1, 2023		December 31, 2022		Classification

Lease right-of-use assets:
Operating leases	$	36,927	$	38,308	Operating lease right-of-use assets
Finance leases		1,225		316	Other assets
Total lease right-of-use assets	$	38,152	$	38,624

Lease-related liabilities
Current
Operating leases	$	7,084	$	6,923	Current operating lease liabilities
Finance leases		230		105	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Non-current
Operating leases		30,905		32,391	Non-current operating lease liabilities
Finance leases		987		193	Other long-term liabilities
Total finance lease liabilities	$	39,206	$	39,612

The table below presents supplemental information related to leases as of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022:


	April 1, 2023			December 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance leases		5.4			2.8
Operating leases		6.4			6.5
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance leases		7.9	%		5.4	%
Operating leases		5.0	%		4.9	%

The table below presents supplemental information related to the cash flows for operating leases recorded on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases	$	1,817	$	1,785

The following table summarizes maturities of operating lease liabilities as of April 1, 2023 (in thousands):


	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
Remainder of fiscal 2023	$	6,671	$	238	$	6,909
2024		8,198		317		8,515
2025		7,423		268		7,691
2026		5,929		208		6,137
2027		4,281		192		4,473
Thereafter		12,044		282		12,326
Total lease payments		44,546		1,505		46,051
Less: Interest		(6,557)		(288)		(6,845)
Present value of lease liability	$	37,989	$	1,217	$	39,206

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9. NET SALES

The following table sets forth the Company’s disaggregation of net sales by product line (in thousands):



	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
In-ground Swimming Pools	$	78,612	$	111,803
Covers		32,745		32,525
Liners		26,362		47,286
	$	137,719	$	191,614

10. INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 was 16.9%, compared to 215.1% for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate for both the fiscal quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 was primarily attributable to the discrete impact of stock-based compensation expense.

The Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") was passed into law on August 16, 2022. Key provisions from the IRA include the implementation of a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, an excise tax on stock buybacks, and significant tax incentives for energy and climate initiatives. Enactment of the IRA has not impacted the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows for the period ended April 1, 2023 and the Company does not expect a material impact on its future results.

11. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Offering of Common Stock

On January 11, 2022, the Company completed an offering of 13,800,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, including the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to 1,800,000 additional shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $19.50 per share. The Company received proceeds of $257.7 million from this offering, net of $11.4 million of underwriting fees. The proceeds of $257.7 million were used to purchase 13,800,000 shares of common stock from certain of the Company’s stockholders, primarily investment funds managed by the Sponsor and Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., and also a small percentage of shares of common stock owned by some of the Company’s directors and executive officers.

Repurchase Program

On May 10, 2022, the Company approved a stock repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”), which authorized the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of the Company’s shares of common stock over the next three years. The Company may effect these repurchases in open market transactions, privately negotiated purchases, or other acquisitions. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any of its shares of its common stock under the Repurchase Program and the timing and amount of any repurchases will depend on market conditions, the Company’s stock price, alternative uses of capital, the terms of the Company’s debt instruments, and other factors.

As of April 1, 2023, approximately $77.0 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the Repurchase Program. The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023. The Company accounts for the excess of the repurchase price over the par value of shares acquired as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.

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12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On April 12, 2021, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”), which became effective on April 22, 2021, upon pricing of its initial public offering. The Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other stock-based and cash-based awards. The maximum aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance under the Omnibus Incentive Plan is 13,170,212 shares. The maximum grant date fair value of cash and equity awards that may be awarded to a non-employee director under the Omnibus Incentive Plan during any one fiscal year, together with any cash fees paid to such non-employee director during such fiscal year, is $750,000.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense:



	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Cost of sales	$	426	$	1,176
Selling, general, and administrative		6,343		15,749
	$	6,769	$	16,925

As of April 1, 2023, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to all unvested stock-based awards was $21.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.44 years.

The following table sets forth the significant assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on a weighted-average basis to determine the fair value of stock option awards granted:



	April 2, 2022
Risk-free interest rate	1.79	%
Expected volatility	39.80	%
Expected term (in years)	6.25
Expected dividend yield	0.00	%

No stock options were granted under this plan during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023.

Restricted Stock Awards

The following table represents the Company’s restricted stock awards activity during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023:


		Weighted-
		Average Grant-
	Shares	Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2023	2,576,219	$	19.00
Granted	—		—
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at April 1, 2023	2,576,219	$	19.00

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Restricted Stock Units

The following table represents the Company’s restricted stock units activity during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023:


		Weighted-
		Average Grant-
	Shares	Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2023	617,941	$	8.37
Granted	1,781,928		3.24
Vested	(22,078)		16.31
Forfeited	(56,635)		6.25
Outstanding at April 1, 2023	2,321,156	$	4.41

Stock Options

The following table represents the Company’s stock option activity during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023:


			Weighted-	Weighted-
			Average	Average
		Exercise Price		Remaining	Aggregate
	Shares	per Share		Contract Term	Intrinsic Value
				(in years)	(in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2023	1,914,670	$	14.85
Granted	—		—
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	(161,625)		6.49
Outstanding at April 1, 2023	1,753,045	$	15.62	8.55	$	—
Vested and expected to vest at April 1, 2023	1,753,045	$	15.62	8.55	$	—
Options exercisable at April 1, 2023	391,859	$	17.13	8.36	$	—

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the stock options and the fair value of the Company’s common stock for those stock options that had exercise prices lower than the fair value of the Company’s common stock.

13. NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders was calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,368)	$	(2,840)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic		112,102,198		113,698,513
Diluted		112,102,198		113,698,513
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	(0.13)	$	(0.02)
Diluted	$	(0.13)	$	(0.02)

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As of April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 112,113,834 and 112,091,756 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding for accounting purposes, respectively.

The following table includes the number of shares that may be dilutive common shares in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effect was anti-dilutive:

14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

BrightAI Services

Starting in 2020, BrightAI has rendered services to the Company, for which the cost was capitalized as internal-use software. A co-founder of BrightAI Services has served on the Company’s board of directors since December 9, 2020. In December 2022, the Company executed an additional agreement with BrightAI for the provision of hardware that will run the technology developed by BrightAI and the Company. During the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, associated with services performed by BrightAI, which is recorded as construction in progress within property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 1, 2023. As of both April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had accounts payable related to BrightAI of $0.4 million.

Expense Reimbursement

The Company entered into a Stockholders’ Agreement with the Sponsor and Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. on April 27, 2021. The Stockholders’ Agreement requires the Company to reimburse the Sponsor and Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. the reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses in connection with monitoring and overseeing their investment in the Company.

The Company recognized $0.2 million for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and expenses to Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. and no amounts for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and expenses to the Sponsor during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023. The Company did not reimburse any out-of-pocket costs or expenses to the Sponsor and Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. during the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. As of both April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was less than $0.1 million outstanding amounts payable to the Sponsor and no outstanding amounts payable to Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on March 7, 2023 (the “Annual Report”).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this report other than statements of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our future operating results and financial position, our business strategy and plans, business and market trends, our objectives for future operations, macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, and the sufficiency of our cash balances, working capital and cash generated from operating, investing, and financing activities for our future liquidity and capital resource needs. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “confident,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important 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, including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in the Annual Report, elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and as described in other subsequent reports we file or furnish with the SEC. For similar reasons, our past results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and trends. We encourage you to read this report and our other filings with the SEC carefully. You also should be aware that these risk factors and other information may not described every risk that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may affect us. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable and our expectations based on third-party information and projections are from sources that management believes to be reputable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activities, performance, or achievements.

These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date specified herein, and we have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or review publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, merger, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments we may undertake. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

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Overview

We are the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. We hold the #1 position in North America in every product category in which we compete. We believe that we are the most sought-after brand in the pool industry and the only pool company that has established a direct relationship with the homeowner. We are Latham, The Pool Company^TM.

With an operating history that spans over 65 years, we offer the industry’s broadest portfolio of pools and related products, including in-ground swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers.

We have a heritage of innovation. In an industry that has traditionally marketed on a business-to-business basis (pool manufacturer to dealer), we pioneered the first “direct-to-homeowner” digital and social marketing strategy that has transformed the homeowner’s purchase journey. Through this marketing strategy, we are able to create demand for our pools and to provide high quality, purchase-ready consumer leads to our dealer partners.

Partnership with our dealers is integral to our collective success, and we have enjoyed long-tenured relationships averaging over 14 years. We support our dealer network with business development tools, co-branded marketing programs, and in-house training.

Our operations consist of over 2,000 employees across over 30 locations. The full resources of our company are dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-quality pool products, with the homeowner in mind, and to position ourselves as a value-added partner to our dealers.

We conduct our business as one operating and reportable segment that designs, manufactures, and markets in-ground swimming pools, liners, and covers.

Recent Developments

Highlights for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023

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Decrease in net sales of 28.1%, or $53.9 million, to $137.7 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $191.6 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022.

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Increase in net loss of $11.6 million, to $14.4 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to a net loss of $2.8 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, representing a 10.4% net loss margin for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023.

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Decrease in Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) of $37.0 million, to $11.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $48.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022.

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Business Update

Market conditions continue to evolve. Macroeconomic challenges are affecting consumer spending and softening demand, resulting in anticipated declines in U.S. new in-ground pool installations. We continue to see a normalization of packaged pool channel inventory in the wholesale distribution channel from elevated levels, which is expected to remain a headwind through at least the first half of fiscal 2023. We believe continued progress on fiberglass conversion efforts, especially from concrete, will be a tailwind as we continue to work to drive homeowner and dealer awareness and adoption, supported by our continued momentum on our lead generation efforts and digital tools. We continue to take a disciplined approach to capital investments, with the focus on the completion of previously announced projects. This includes the completion of our Kingston, Ontario facility as well as our acquired fiberglass manufacturing assets in Seminole, Oklahoma.

We have responded to economic uncertainty with immediate actions to reduce our costs. On November 8, 2022, we approved a cost reduction plan to optimize our production and shift schedules, implement a workforce reduction, and streamline our pool cover and pool liner manufacturing footprint with the closure of our Bossier City, Louisiana facility in the first fiscal quarter of 2023. We expect to generate annual operating expense savings of approximately $12.0 million in fiscal 2023 as a result of our cost reduction plan.

Key Performance Indicators

Net Sales

We derive our revenue from the design, manufacture, and sale of in-ground swimming pools, pool covers, and pool liners. We sell fiberglass pools, which are one-piece manufactured fiberglass pools that are ready to be installed in a consumer’s backyard, and custom vinyl pools, which are manufactured pools that are made out of non-corrosive steel, aluminum, or composite polymer frame, on top of which a vinyl liner is installed. We sell liners for the interior surface of vinyl pools (including pools that were not manufactured by us). We also sell all-season covers, which are winterizing mesh or solid pool covers that protect pools against debris and cold or inclement weather, and automatic safety covers for pools that can be operated with a switch.

Our sales are made through one-step and two-step business-to-business distribution channels. In our one-step distribution channel, we sell our products directly to dealers who, in turn, sell our products to consumers. In our two-step distribution channel, we sell our products to distributors who warehouse our products and sell them on to dealers, who ultimately sell our products to consumers.

Each product shipped is considered to be one performance obligation. With the exception of our extended service warranties and our custom product contracts, we recognize our revenue when control of our promised goods is transferred to our customers, either upon shipment or arrival at our customer’s destination depending upon the terms of the purchase order. Sales are recognized net of any estimated rebates, returns, allowances, cash discounts, or other sales incentives. Revenue that is derived from our extended service warranties, which are separately priced and sold, is recognized over the term of the contracts. Revenue from custom products is recognized over time utilizing an input method that compares the cost of cumulative work-in-process to date to the most current estimates for the entire cost of the performance obligation.

Gross Margin

Gross margin is gross profit as a percentage of our net sales. Gross margin depends upon several factors, such as the prices we charge buyers, changes in prices of raw materials, the volume and relative sales mix among product lines, and plant performance, among other factors. Gross margin is also impacted by the costs of distribution and occupancy costs, which can vary.

Our gross profit is variable in nature and generally follows changes in net sales. The components of our cost of sales may not be comparable to the components of cost of sales or similar measures of other companies. As a result, our gross profit and gross margin may not be comparable to similar data made available by other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, to utilize as a significant performance metric in our annual management incentive bonus plan compensation and to compare our performance against that of other peer companies using similar

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measures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax (benefit) expense, (iv) loss (gain) on sale and disposal of property and equipment, (v) restructuring charges, (vi) stock-based compensation expense, (vii) unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency transactions, (viii) strategic initiative costs, (ix) acquisition and integration related costs, (x) loss on extinguishment of debt, (xi) underwriting fees related to offering of common stock, (xii) Odessa fire and (xiii) other items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. We believe excluding these items allows for better comparison of our financial results across reporting periods.

We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. Our definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

For a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin and the limitations on their use, and the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin see “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Results of Operations

Fiscal Quarter Ended April 1, 2023 Compared to Fiscal Quarter Ended April 2, 2022

The following table summarizes our results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022:


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
			% of Net				% of Net		Change		Change %
	April 1, 2023		Sales		April 2, 2022		Sales		Amount		of Net Sales

	(dollars in thousands)
Net sales	$	137,719	100.0	%	$	191,614	100.0	%	$	(53,895)	0.0	%
Cost of sales		104,349	75.8	%		120,960	63.1	%		(16,611)	12.7	%
Gross profit		33,370	24.2	%		70,654	36.9	%		(37,284)	(12.7)	%

Selling, general, and administrative expense		33,057	24.0	%		45,225	23.6	%		(12,168)	0.4	%
Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock		—	(0.1)	%		11,437	6.0	%		(11,437)	(6.1)	%
Amortization		6,632	4.8	%		7,192	3.8	%		(560)	1.0	%
(Loss) income from operations		(6,319)	(4.6)	%		6,800	3.5	%		(13,119)	(8.1)	%
Other expense (income):
Interest expense		10,804	7.8	%		1,765	0.9	%		9,039	6.9	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—	—	%		3,465	1.8	%		(3,465)	(1.8)	%
Other expense (income), net		210	0.1	%		(355)	(0.2)	%		565	0.3	%
Total other expense, net		11,014	8.0	%		4,875	2.5	%		6,139	5.5	%
Earnings from equity method investment		37	0.0	%		542	0.3	%		(505)	(0.3)	%
(Loss) income before income taxes		(17,296)	(12.6)	%		2,467	1.3	%		(19,763)	(13.9)	%
Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,928)	(2.1)	%		5,307	2.8	%		(8,235)	(4.9)	%
Net loss	$	(14,368)	(10.4)	%	$	(2,840)	(1.5)	%	$	(11,528)	(8.9)	%
Adjusted EBITDA^(a)	$	11,033	8.0	%	$	47,962	25.0	%	$	(36,929)	(17.0)	%

(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and for information regarding our use of Adjusted EBITDA.

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Net Sales

Net sales were $137.7 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $191.6 million for fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $53.9 million, or 28.1%, decrease in net sales was because of a $57.2 million decrease in volume, partially offset by a $3.3 million increase from pricing. The decrease was primarily attributable to volume declines as the pool market returned to pre-2020 seasonality, the wholesale channel continued to destock packaged pool inventory, and macroeconomic challenges continued. The decrease in total net sales of $53.9 million across our product lines consisted of $33.2 million for in-ground swimming pools and $20.9 million for liners, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in covers.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

Cost of sales was $104.3 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $121.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. Gross margin decreased by 12.7%, to 24.2% of net sales for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 compared to 36.9% of net sales for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $16.7 million, or 13.7%, decrease in cost of sales was primarily the result of the decrease in sales volume and a $0.8 million decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense. The 12.7% decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by reduced sales, negative fixed cost leverage from volume declines, the impact of inflation, and the right sizing of our inventory, partially offset by lower non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expense

Selling, general, and administrative expense was $33.1 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $45.2 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, and increased as a percentage of net sales by 0.4%. The $12.1 million, or 26.9%, decrease in selling, general, and administrative expense was primarily driven by a $9.4 million decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense and benefits from the cost reduction actions taken in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

Underwriting Fees Related to Offering of Common Stock

Underwriting fees related to our offering of common stock were $11.4 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, related to the offering that was completed in January 2022.

Amortization

Amortization was $6.6 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $7.2 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $0.6 million, or 7.8%, decrease in amortization was driven by certain definite-lived intangible assets becoming fully amortized during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $10.8 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $1.8 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $9.0 million, or 512.1%, increase in interest expense was primarily the result of the change in the fair value of our interest rate swaps and a higher effective interest rate, compared to the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. Interest expense for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 was impacted by an unrealized loss of $4.9 million related to the change in fair value of our interest rate swaps compared to an unrealized gain of $2.8 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt was $3.5 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, related to our debt refinancing completed in February 2022.

Other Expense (Income), Net

Other expense (income), net was $0.2 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to ($0.4) million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $0.6 million increase in other expense was primarily driven by an unfavorable change in net foreign currency transaction gains and losses associated with our international subsidiaries.

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Earnings from Equity Method Investment

Earnings from our equity method investment in Premier Pools & Spa were less than $0.1 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $0.5 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, primarily because of the financial performance of Premier Pools & Spa.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

Income tax benefit was $2.9 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to income tax expense of $5.3 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. Our effective tax rate was 16.9% for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to 215.1% for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and our effective income tax rate for both the fiscal quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 was primarily attributable to the discrete impact of stock-based compensation expense for which there is no associated tax benefit.

Net Loss

Net loss was $14.4 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $2.8 million of net loss for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $11.6 million, or 405.9%, increase in net loss was primarily because of the factors described above.

Net Loss Margin

Net loss margin was 10.4% for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to net loss margin of 1.5% for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The 8.9% increase in net loss margin was driven by a $11.6 million increase in net loss and a $53.9 million decrease in net sales, compared to the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 because of the factors described above.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA was $11.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to $48.0 million for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The $37.0 million, or 77.0%, decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily because of the decrease in net sales, as well as the other factors described above.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.0% for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, compared to 25.0% for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022. The 17.0% decrease in Adjusted EBITDA margin was primarily because of a $37.0 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA and a $53.9 million decrease in net sales, compared to the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, as well as the other factors described above.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are key metrics used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are also frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures. We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, to utilize as a significant performance metric in our annual management incentive bonus plan compensation, and to compare our performance against that of other companies using similar measures. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin solely as supplemental disclosures because we believe they allow for a more complete analysis of results of operations and assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance, such as (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax (benefit) expense, (iv) loss (gain) on sale and disposal of property and equipment, (v) restructuring charges, (vi) stock-based compensation expense, (vii) unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency transactions, (viii) strategic initiative costs, (ix) acquisition and integration related costs, (x) loss on extinguishment of debt, (xi) underwriting fees related to offering of common stock, (xii) Odessa fire and (xiii) other items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered as alternatives to net income as a measure of financial performance or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, and they should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. There can be no assurance that we will not modify the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in the future, and any such modification may be material. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin should not be construed to imply that our future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin at all or may calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin differently and accordingly, are not necessarily comparable to similarly entitled measures of other companies, which reduces the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as tools for comparison.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have their limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin:

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do not reflect every expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

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do not reflect changes in our working capital needs;

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do not reflect the interest expense, or the amounts necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our outstanding debt;

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do not reflect income tax (benefit) expense, and because the payment of taxes is part of our operations, tax expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to operate;

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do not reflect non-cash stock-based compensation, which will remain a key element of our overall compensation package; and

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do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations.

Although depreciation and amortization are eliminated in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect any costs of such replacements.

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Management compensates for these limitations by primarily relying on our GAAP results, while using Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as supplements to the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

The following table provides a reconciliation of our net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin:


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023			April 2, 2022

	(in thousands)
Net loss	$	(14,368)		$	(2,840)
Depreciation and amortization		9,258			9,494
Interest expense		10,804			1,765
Income tax (benefit) expense		(2,928)			5,307
Loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment		8			—
Restructuring charges^(a)		519			13
Stock-based compensation expense^(b)		6,769			16,925
Unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency transactions^(c)		730			(4)
Strategic initiative costs^(d)		1,067			1,818
Acquisition and integration related costs^(e)		11			257
Loss on extinguishment of debt^(f)		—			3,465
Underwriting fees related to offering of common stock^(g)		—			11,437
Odessa fire^(h)		(864)			—
Other⁽ⁱ⁾		27			325
Adjusted EBITDA	$	11,033		$	47,962
Net sales	$	137,719		$	191,614
Net loss margin		(10.4)	%		(1.5)	%
Adjusted EBITDA margin		8.0	%		25.0	%

(a) Represents costs related to a cost reduction plan announced in 2022 to optimize production and shift schedules, implement a workforce reduction, and to shut down our Bossier City, Louisiana facility. Also includes severance and other costs for our executive management changes.

(b) Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

(d) Represents fees paid to external consultants for our strategic initiatives.

(e) Represents acquisition and integration costs primarily related to the acquisition of Radiant, the equity investment in Premier Pools & Spas, as well as other costs related to potential transactions.

(f) Represents the loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with our debt refinancing on February 23, 2022.

(g) Represents underwriting fees related to our offering of common stock that was completed in January 2022.

(h) Represents costs incurred and insurance recoveries in excess of costs incurred for the period related to a production facility fire in Odessa, Texas.

(i) Other costs consist of other discrete items as determined by management, primarily including (i) fees paid to external advisors for various matters, (ii) non-cash adjustments to record the step-up in the fair value of inventory related to the acquisition of Radiant, which was amortized through cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, and (iii) other items.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary sources of liquidity are net cash provided by operating activities and availability under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). Historically, we have funded working capital requirements, capital expenditures, payments related to acquisitions, and debt service requirements with internally generated cash on hand, borrowings under our credit facilities, and the issuance of shares of our common stock. Our primary cash needs are to fund working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, any acquisitions or investments we may undertake, and any share repurchases we may make. As of April 1, 2023, we had $55.0 million of cash, $360.5 million of outstanding borrowings and an additional $27.0 million of borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit Facility.

Our primary working capital requirements are for the purchase of inventory, payroll, rent, facility costs and other selling, general, and administrative costs. Our working capital requirements fluctuate during the fiscal year, driven primarily by seasonality and the timing of raw material purchases. Our capital expenditures are primarily related to growth, including production capacity, storage, and delivery equipment. We are in the midst of a multi-year capital plan to invest in our facilities, technology, and systems, including investments to expand our fiberglass manufacturing capacity.

We believe that our existing cash, cash generated from operations and availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, will be adequate to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements over the next 12 months, as well as our longer-term liquidity needs. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we expect. We may issue debt or equity securities, which may provide an additional source of liquidity. However, there can be no assurance equity or debt financing will be available to us when we need it or, if available, the terms will be satisfactory to us and not dilutive to our then-current stockholders.

Our Indebtedness

On February 23, 2022, Latham Pool Products, Inc. (“Latham Pool Products”), our wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Barclays Bank PLC, which provides a senior secured multicurrency revolving line of credit in an initial principal amount of $75.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a U.S. Dollar senior secured term loan (the “Term Loan”) in an initial principal amount of $325.0 million (the “Refinancing”). On such date, proceeds under the agreement were used to repay and replace $294.0 million under, and terminate, the previous credit agreement and for general corporate purposes.

Revolving Credit Facility

The Revolving Credit Facility may be utilized to finance ongoing general corporate and working capital needs and permits Latham Pools Products to borrow loans in U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros and Australian Dollars. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on February 23, 2027. Loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility denominated in U.S. Dollars and Canadian Dollars bear interest, at the borrower’s option, at a rate per annum based on Term SOFR or CDO (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), as applicable, plus a margin of 3.50%, or at a rate per annum based on the Base Rate or the Canadian Prime Rate (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin of 2.50%. Loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility denominated in Euros or Australian Dollars bear interest based on EURIBOR or the AUD Rate (each, as defined in the Credit Agreement), respectively, plus a margin of 3.50%. A commitment fee accrues on any unused portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee is due and payable quarterly in arrears and is, initially, 0.375% per annum and will, thereafter, accrue at a rate per annum ranging from 0.25% to 0.50%, depending on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement, the “First Lien Net Leverage Ratio”). The Revolving Credit Facility is not subject to amortization.

We are also required to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining specific liquidity measurements. There are also negative covenants, including certain restrictions on our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments, consolidate, or merge with other entities, enter into transactions with affiliates, make prepayments with respect to certain indebtedness, make dividend payments, loans, or advances to the Company, declare dividends and make restricted payments and other distributions.

As of April 1, 2023, we had $48.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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Term Loan

The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries as defined in the security agreement. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the guarantors’ tangible and intangible assets, including, but not limited to, their accounts receivables, equipment, intellectual property, inventory, cash and cash equivalents, deposit accounts and security accounts. The Credit Agreement also restricts payments and other distributions unless certain conditions are met, which could restrict our ability to pay dividends.

As of April 1, 2023, we had $312.5 million of outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan.

As of April 1, 2023, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan.

Share Repurchase Program

On May 10, 2022, we approved a stock repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”), which authorized us to repurchase up to $100 million of our shares of common stock over the next three years. We may effect these repurchases in open market transactions, privately negotiated purchases or other acquisitions. We are not obligated to repurchase any of our outstanding shares under the Repurchase Program and the timing and amount of any repurchases will depend on market conditions, our stock price, alternative uses of capital, the terms of our debt instruments and other factors. As of April 1, 2023, approximately $77.0 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to our Repurchase Program.

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our sources and uses of cash for each of the periods presented:


	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 1, 2023		April 2, 2022

	(in thousands)
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(14,476)	$	(57,468)
Net cash used in investing activities		(9,942)		(6,666)
Net cash provided by financing activities		47,086		39,251
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(278)		(411)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	$	22,390	$	(25,294)

Operating Activities

During the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, operating activities used $14.5 million of cash. Net loss, after adjustments for non-cash items, provided cash of $11.4 million. Cash used in operating activities was further driven by changes in our operating assets and liabilities, which used $25.8 million. Net cash used in changes in our operating assets and liabilities for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 consisted primarily of a $55.3 million increase in trade receivables, a $2.8 million increase in income tax receivable, a $1.2 million increase in other assets, a $0.6 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and a $3.2 million decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, partially offset by, a $15.6 million decrease in inventories, a $20.9 million increase in accounts payable, and a $0.7 million increase in other long-term liabilities. The change in trade receivables was primarily driven by the timing of net sales, and the decrease in inventories was primarily driven by efforts to meet demand outlook while maintaining lead times and service levels. The changes in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and accounts payable were primarily driven by volume of purchases and timing of payments.

During the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, operating activities used $57.5 million of cash. Net loss, after adjustments for non-cash items, provided cash of $38.6 million. Cash used in operating activities was further driven by changes in our operating assets and liabilities, which used $96.1 million. Net cash used in changes in our operating assets and liabilities for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022 consisted primarily of a $78.9 million increase in trade receivables, a $30.5 million increase in inventories, a $0.8 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a $0.3 million increase in other assets, a $3.2 million decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, partially offset by a $17.5 million increase in accounts payable, and a $0.3 million increase in other long-term liabilities. The change in trade receivables was primarily driven by the timing of, and increase in, net sales, and the increase in inventories was primarily driven by a strategic decision to carry more inventory in an attempt to minimize the impact of any supply chain interruptions as well as higher costs. The changes in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and accounts payable were primarily driven by volume of purchases and timing of payments.

Investing Activities

During the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, investing activities used $9.9 million of cash, consisting of purchases of property and equipment for $9.9 million. The purchase of property and equipment was primarily to expand capacity for production, especially for fiberglass pools.

During the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, investing activities used $6.7 million of cash, consisting of purchases of property and equipment. The purchase of property and equipment was primarily to expand capacity for inventory production in order to meet increasing customer demand.

Financing Activities

During the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, financing activities provided $47.1 million of cash, primarily consisting of borrowings on revolving credit facilities of $48.0 million, partially offset by repayments on long-term debt borrowings of $0.8 million, and repayments of finance lease obligations of $0.1 million.

During the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2022, financing activities provided $39.3 million of cash, primarily consisting of proceeds from long-term debt borrowings in connection with the Refinancing of $320.1 million, proceeds from the sale of common stock of

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$257.7 million and borrowings on revolving credit facilities of $20.0 million, partially offset by repayments on long-term debt borrowings of $284.0 million, the repurchase and retirement of common stock of $257.7 million, repayments on revolving credit facility borrowings of $10.0 million, and deferred financing fees paid of $6.9 million.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes, outside of the ordinary course of business, to our contractual obligations during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023 from those described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Contractual Obligations” in our Annual Report.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Throughout the preparation of these financial statements, we have made estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our critical accounting policies are described below and under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report. These estimates are based on historical results, trends, and other assumptions we believe to be reasonable. We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from estimates. For additional information about our critical accounting policies and estimates, see the disclosure included in our Annual Report as well as Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Impairment of Goodwill

We evaluate goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We have selected the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter to perform our annual goodwill impairment testing.

We may assess our goodwill for impairment initially using a qualitative approach, or step zero, to determine whether conditions exist to indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The qualitative assessment requires significant judgments by management about economic conditions including the entity’s operating environment, its industry and other market considerations, entity-specific events related to financial performance or loss of key personnel, and other events that could impact the reporting unit. If management concludes, based on assessment of relevant events, facts, and circumstances, that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is greater than its carrying value, no further impairment testing is required.

If our assessment of qualitative factors indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then a quantitative assessment is performed. We may also elect to initially perform a quantitative analysis instead of starting with step zero. The quantitative analysis requires comparing the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, to its fair value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and no further testing is required. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, there is an impairment of goodwill and an impairment loss is recorded. We calculate the impairment loss by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit less the carrying value, including goodwill. The goodwill impairment is limited to the carrying value of the goodwill.

The qualitative factors we assessed as part of our annual impairment testing included economic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, and other entity specific events. In addition, we considered our market capitalization based on quoted market prices of our securities on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, adjusted for the effect of a control premium as contemplated by ASC 350.

Based on the results of the qualitative assessments performed for our one reporting unit, we determined that goodwill was not impaired at October 2, 2022 or October 3, 2021. Subsequent to April 1, 2023, our stock price has declined to a level that may require us to analyze goodwill for impairment and could result in a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2023 or in subsequent periods.

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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the potential loss that may result from market changes associated with our business or with an existing or forecasted financial transaction. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes. We are exposed to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates because we finance certain operations through variable rate debt instruments and denominate some of our transactions in foreign currencies. Changes in these rates may have an impact on future cash flow and earnings. We manage these risks through normal operating and financing activities.

During the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023, there have been no material changes, other than the interest rate swap discussed below, to the information included under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company entered into an additional interest rate swap that was executed on March 10, 2023. The swap has an effective date of May 18, 2023 and a termination date of May 18, 2026. Under the terms of the swap, the Company fixed its SOFR borrowing rate on a notional amount of $161.0 million. The interest rate swap is not designated as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes.

An increase or decrease of 1% in the effective interest rate, giving effect related to interest rate swaps, as of April 1, 2023, would cause an increase or decrease to annual interest expense of approximately $1.5 million.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of April 1, 2023. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of April 1, 2023.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements related to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations and businesses that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, contract and employment claims, personal injury claims, intellectual property claims, product liability claims and warranty claims. Currently, there are no claims or proceedings against us that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Further, no material legal proceedings were terminated, settled, or otherwise resolved during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023. However, the results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and, regardless of the outcome, we may incur significant costs and experience a diversion of management resources as a result of litigation.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We have disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, the risk factors that materially affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report. You should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors set forth in the Annual Report, in this Form 10-Q and other subsequent reports we file or furnish with the SEC, any of which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied. For similar reasons, our past results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and trends. You also should be aware that these risk factors and other information may not described every risk that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may affect us. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and new risks emerge from time to time, and we anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. Any of these known or emerging factors may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results, as well as the trading price of our common stock.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On May 10, 2022, we approved a stock repurchase program, which authorized us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our shares of common stock over the next three years. We may effect these repurchases in open market transactions, privately negotiated purchases or other acquisitions. We are not obligated to repurchase any of our shares of our common stock under the program and the timing and amount of any repurchases will depend on market conditions, our stock price, alternative uses of capital, the terms of our debt instruments and other factors. As of April 1, 2023, approximately $77.0 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the repurchase program. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2023.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit
No.		Description
10.1†		Employment Agreement by and between J. Mark Borseth and Latham Group, Inc., dated February 6, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 6, 2023 (File No. 001-40358)).
10.2†		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated March 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358)).
10.3†		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan dated March 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358)).
10.4†		Latham Group, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358)).
10.5†		Form of Latham Group, Inc. Management Incentive Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Latham Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2023 (File No. 001-40358)).
31.1*		Certification of CEO, pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) (filed herewith)
31.2*		Certification of CFO, pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) (filed herewith)
32.1**		Certification by the CEO, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2**		Certification by the CFO, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


†		Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.
*		Filed herewith.

**		A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and forwarded to the SEC or its staff upon request.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date May 9, 2023


	LATHAM GROUP, INC.

	/s/ James Mark Borseth
	James Mark Borseth
	Interim Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit 31.1

LATHAM GROUP, INC.

I, Scott M. Rajeski, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Latham Group, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13-a15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


May 9, 2023	/s/ Scott M. Rajeski
	Scott M. Rajeski
	Chief Executive Officer and President
	Latham Group, Inc.

Exhibit 31.2

LATHAM GROUP, INC.

I, James Mark Borseth, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Latham Group, Inc.;

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

May 9, 2023	/s/ James Mark Borseth
	James Mark Borseth
	Interim Chief Financial Officer
	Latham Group, Inc.

Exhibit 32.1

LATHAM GROUP, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Latham Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending April 1, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Scott M. Rajeski, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

●

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

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The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


May 9, 2023	/s/ Scott M. Rajeski
	Scott M. Rajeski
	Chief Executive Officer and President
	Latham Group, Inc.

The foregoing certification is being furnished as an exhibit to the Report pursuant to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K and Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code and, accordingly, is not being filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Report and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (whether made before or after the date of the Report, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing).

Exhibit 32.2

LATHAM GROUP, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Latham Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending April 1, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, James Mark Borseth, Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

●

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

●

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


May 9, 2023	/s/ James Mark Borseth
	James Mark Borseth
	Interim Chief Financial Officer
	Latham Group, Inc.