2023-10-312025-10-312026-10-31
Exhibit 99.1
HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
     As of
June 27,
2021
    As of
December 31,
2020
 
ASSETS
    
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 55,665     $ 71,674  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $
1,570
and $
1,240
, respectively
     62,873       47,341  
Inventory
     134,833       133,928  
Prepaids and other current assets
     7,836       5,037  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total current assets
     261,207       257,980  
Property, plant, and equipment, net
     49,692       43,729  
Goodwill
     377,368       359,099  
Other intangibles assets, net
     425,423       404,522  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total assets
   $ 1,113,690     $ 1,065,330  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
    
Accounts payable
   $ 42,744     $ 34,601  
Accrued interest
     5,687       6,588  
Accrued liabilities
     29,096       26,092  
Acquisition contingent consideration payable
     24,373       9,200  
Current portion of long-term debt
     5,528       5,528  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
     107,428       82,009  
Long-term debt, net of current portion
     649,874       649,458  
Long-term debt due to related party
     20,000       20,000  
Deferred taxes
     72,538       71,336  
Other noncurrent liabilities
     2,146       2,146  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total liabilities
     851,986       824,949  
Commitments and contingencies (Refer to Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies)
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding
                  
Additional
paid-in
capital
     239,152       238,890  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
     (655     (674
Retained earnings
     23,207       2,165  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total stockholder’s equity
     261,704       240,381  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity
   $ 1,113,690     $ 1,065,330  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
 
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HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended    
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27,
2021
     June 28,
2020
    June 27,
2021
    June 28,
2020
 
Net sales
   $ 193,041      $ 125,296     $ 353,373     $ 232,453  
Cost of goods sold
     111,841        70,468       206,494       134,292  
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Gross profit
     81,200        54,828       146,879       98,161  
Selling, general, and administrative
     26,190        16,294       50,202       31,487  
Research and development costs
     7,065        5,595       13,034       11,216  
Amortization of intangibles
     3,502        2,701       6,838       5,400  
Acquisition and restructuring costs
     2,676        3,118       21,509       4,532  
Related party acquisition and management fee costs
     1,658        880       2,539       1,771  
Other expense (income)
     47        (109     (86     (268
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total operating expenses
     41,138        28,479       94,036       54,138  
Operating income
     40,062        26,349       52,843       44,023  
Interest expense
     11,174        11,013       21,245       22,518  
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
     28,888        15,336       31,598       21,505  
Income tax expense
     5,790        2,827       10,556       4,144  
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income
   $ 23,098      $ 12,509     $ 21,042     $ 17,361  
Comprehensive income:
         
Foreign currency translation adjustment
     35        —         19       —    
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income
   $ 23,133      $ 12,509     $ 21,061     $ 17,361  
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
 
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HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
 
     Common Stock                           
     Shares      Amount      Additional
Paid-In Capital
    Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
    Retained Earnings
(Accumulated Deficit)
    Total  
Balance at December 31, 2019
     100      $ —        $ 236,503     $ (397   $ (30,692   $ 205,414  
Net income
     —          —          —         —         4,852       4,852  
Equity compensation
     —          —          121       —         —         121  
Balance at March 29, 2020
     100        —          236,624       (397     (25,840     210,387  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net income
     —          —          —         —         12,509       12,509  
Equity compensation
     —          —          114       —         —         114  
Capital distributions
     —          —          (100     —         —         (100
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balance at June 28, 2020
     100      $ —        $ 236,638     $ (397   $ (13,331   $ 222,910  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2020
     100      $ —        $ 238,890     $ (674   $ 2,165     $ 240,381  
Net loss
     —          —          —         —         (2,056     (2,056
Equity compensation
     —          —          131       —         —         131  
Foreign currency translation
     —          —          —         (16     —         (16
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balance at March 28, 2021
     100        —          239,021       (690     109       238,440  
Net income
     —          —          —         —         23,098       23,098  
Equity compensation
     —          —          131       —         —         131  
Foreign currency translation
     —          —          —         35       —         35  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balance at June 27, 2021
     100      $ —        $ 239,152     $ (655   $ 23,207     $ 261,704  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
 
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HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
    
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021     June 28, 2020  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    
Net income
   $ 21,042     $ 17,361  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
    
Depreciation
     4,453       4,013  
Amortization of intangible assets
     6,838       5,400  
Amortization of deferred loan costs
     1,955       1,472  
Increase in acquisition earn out liability
     17,173       —    
Equity compensation
     262       235  
Change in deferred taxes
     1,188       451  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
     (282     28  
Allowance for credit losses
     410       176  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
    
Accounts receivable
     (12,457     (16,707
Inventories
     2,465       25,044  
Prepaids and other current assets
     (2,295     593  
Accounts payable
     6,038       818  
Accrued interest
     (901     (417
Accrued liabilities
     508       4,982  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net cash from operating activities
     46,397       43,449  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    
Capital expenditures
     (7,141     (3,435
Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets
     285       —    
Cash paid for acquisitions, net
     (54,011     —    
Trademark acquisition
     —         (50
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
     (60,867     (3,485
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    
Net change under revolving credit agreement
     —         27,500  
Principal payments on long-term debt
     (1,539     (950
Capital distributions
     —         (100
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) from financing activities
     (1,539     26,450  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
     (16,009     66,414  
Cash and cash equivalents:
    
Beginning of period
     71,674       8,335  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
End of period
   $ 55,665     $ 74,749  
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
    
Cash paid for interest
   $ 20,191     $ 21,464  
Cash paid for income taxes
   $ 7,182     $ —    
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
 
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HOLLEY INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
1. Description of the Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Holley Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries (“Holdings” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, was incorporated on October 25, 2018 to effect the merger of Driven Performance Brands, Inc. (“Driven”) and the purchase of High Performance Industries, Inc. (“HPI”). The Company is a 100% owned subsidiary of Holley Parent Holdings, LLC (“Parent”). Investment funds managed by Sentinel Capital Partners hold a controlling interest in Parent. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes performance automotive products to customers primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company is a leading manufacturer of a diversified line of performance automotive products, including carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel injection systems, nitrous oxide injection systems, superchargers, exhaust headers, mufflers, distributors, ignition components, engine tuners and automotive performance plumbing products that are produced through its two major subsidiaries, Holley Performance Products Inc. (“Holley”) and Hot Rod Brands Holdings LLC. (“Hot Rod Brands”). The Company is also a leading manufacturer of exhaust products as well as shifters, converters, transmission kits, transmissions, tuners and automotive software. The Company’s products are designed to enhance street,
off-road,
recreational and competitive vehicle performance through increased horsepower, torque and drivability. The Company has locations in North America, Canada, Italy and China.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted (“GAAP”) in the United States of America (“U.S.” or “United States”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. 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. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2020. In management’s opinion, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, that are necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.
The Company operates on a calendar year that ends on December 31, 2021 and 2020. The three and six month periods ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020 each included 13 weeks and 26 weeks, respectively.
Principles of Consolidation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to our significant accounting policies described in our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 that have had a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
 
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue with customers when control of the promised goods transfers to the customer. This generally occurs when the product is delivered to the customer. Revenue is recorded at the amount of consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the delivered goods, which includes an estimate of variable consideration, expected returns, or refunds when applicable. The Company estimates variable consideration, such as sales incentives, by using the most likely amount approach, which considers the single most likely amount from a range of possible consideration amounts. Estimates of variable consideration result in an adjustment to the transaction price such that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue would not occur in the future. Sales incentives and allowances are recognized as a reduction to revenue at the time of the related sale. Revenue is recorded net of sales tax. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in net sales, while costs of shipping and handling are included in cost of sales.
FAIR VALUE
The Company has accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses for which the carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value as the rates used approximate the market rates currently available to the Company at June 27, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Fair value measurements used in the impairment reviews of goodwill and intangible assets are Level 3 measurements.
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used when accounting for items such as warranties, allowance for credit losses, estimated lives of property, plant and equipment, reserve for excess and obsolete inventories, recoverability of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, customer
co-operative
advertising, sales returns and allowances, tax positions, deferred tax assets, pension obligations and employee medical and prescription drug benefits self-insurance accrual.
 
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU
2016-02,
Leases (Topic 842). The ASU is effective for private companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and early adoption is permitted. The ASU will require lessees to report most leases as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU
2018-14,
Compensation – Retirements Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic
715-20).
The Company expects to adopt this ASU for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and early adoption is permitted. The ASU will update disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other post retirement plans. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU
2019-12,
Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740) which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. The Company expects to adopt this ASU for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and early adoption is permitted. The ASU removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU
2020-04,
Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. Adoption of the provisions of ASU
2020-04
are optional and are effective from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. As of June 27, 2021, the Company did not adopt any expedients or exceptions under ASU
2020-04.
The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of ASU
2020-04
and whether it will apply the optional expedients and exceptions
.
SEGMENTS
The Company’s operations are managed and reported to its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Company’s chief operating decision maker, on a consolidated basis. The CEO assesses performance and allocates resources based on the consolidated results of operations. Under this organizational and reporting structure, the Company has one reportable segment.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
COVID-19 has adversely impacted global supply chain and general economic conditions. The Company has experienced disruptions and higher costs in manufacturing, supply chain, logistical operations, and shortages of certain Company products in distribution channels. The full extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business and operational and financial performance and condition is currently uncertain and will depend on many factors outside the Company’s control, including but not limited to the timing, extent, duration and effects of the virus and any of its mutations, the utilization and effectiveness of treatments and vaccines, the imposition of effective public safety and other protective measures, the further impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and demand for the Company’s products and services. Should the COVID-19 pandemic, including variants such as Delta, not improve or worsen, or if the Company’s attempt to mitigate its impact on its operations and costs is not successful, the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected.
 
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2.
ACQUISITIONS
On November 11, 2020, the Company acquired Drake Automotive Group LLC (“Drake”). The purchase price was $49,104. The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding member units of Drake. The Company purchased Drake in order to acquire strong brands in the automotive aftermarket. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated based upon the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Consideration for the assets acquired consisted of cash payments of $47,104 plus an earn out value of $2,000. The acquisition resulted in both amortizable and
non-amortizable
intangibles and goodwill, totaling $32,441. The goodwill arising from the acquisition is primarily due to Drake’s strong market position. The goodwill and intangibles generated as a result of this acquisition are deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price was funded from the proceeds of debt and cash on hand.
The purchase agreement included a potential contingent payment based on 2020 performance. The seller could earn up to an additional $2,000. The fair value of this contingent payment was determined to be $2,000 based on the likelihood of achieving the required financial performance at the time of the valuation. The earn out payment of $2,000 was paid in March 2021.
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets as follows:
 
Cash
   $ 205  
Accounts receivable
     3,947  
Inventory
     14,198  
Property, plant and equipment
     1,296  
Other assets
     189  
Tradenames
     7,715  
Customer relationships
     17,175  
Goodwill
     7,551  
Accounts payable
     (2,524
Accrued liabilities
     (648
    
 
 
 
     $ 49,104  
    
 
 
 
The fair value of the acquired customer relationship intangible asset was estimated using the excess earnings approach. The customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized based on the attrition rate of customers which was determined to be 20 years. The fair value of the acquired tradenames intangible asset was estimated using the relief from royalty method, a form of the income approach. The tradenames were determined to have an indefinite life.
The contractual value of the accounts receivable acquired was $4,155.
On November 16, 2020, the Company acquired Simpson Performance Products, Inc. (“Simpson”). The purchase price was $117,409. The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Simpson. The Company purchased Simpson in order to acquire strong brands in the automotive safety solutions market. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated based upon the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Consideration for the assets acquired consisted of cash payments of $110,209 and an earn out initially valued at $7,200. The acquisition resulted in both amortizable and
non-amortizable
intangibles and goodwill, totaling $107,618. The goodwill arising from the acquisition is primarily due to Simpson’s strong market position. The goodwill and intangibles generated as a result of this acquisition are not deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price was funded from the proceeds of debt and cash on hand. The determination of the final purchase price allocation to specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed may change in future periods as the fair value estimate of
work-in-process
and raw materials inventory is completed.
 
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The purchase agreement included a potential contingent payment based on the performance for the twelve months ended October 3, 2021. The seller could earn up to an additional $25,000. The fair value of this contingent payment was initially determined to be $7,200 using the “Bull Call” option strategy utilizing the option values from the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. Based on actual performance and updated projections of Simpson’s performance for the earnout period, the fair value of the contingent payment was determined to be $24,373 as of March 28, 2021. Therefore, during the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2021, an adjustment of $17,173 was recorded as expense which is recognized in acquisition and restructuring costs in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021.
The determination of the final purchase price allocation to specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed was adjusted to reflect the final fair value estimate of finished goods inventory, as noted below. The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets as follows:​​​​​​​
 
     November 16,
2020 (as
initially
reported)
     Measurement
Period
Adjustments
     November 16,
2020 (as
adjusted)
 
Cash
   $ 7,715      $         $ 7,715  
Accounts receivable
     3,894                  3,894  
Inventory
     19,265        (770      18,495  
Property, plant and equipment
     5,952                  5,952  
Other assets
     1,613                  1,613  
Tradenames
     23,980                  23,980  
Customer relationships
     28,770                  28,770  
Patents
     2,720                  2,720  
Goodwill
     51,305        843        52,148  
Accounts payable
     (2,483                (2,483
Accrued liabilities
     (7,787                (7,787
Deferred tax liability
     (12,993                (12,993
Debt
     (4,615                (4,615
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
   $ 117,336      $ 73      $ 117,409  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
The fair value of the acquired customer relationship intangible asset was estimated using the excess earnings approach. The customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized based on the attrition rate of customers which was determined to be 20 years. The fair value of the acquired tradenames and patents intangible assets were estimated using the relief from royalty method, a form of the income approach. The tradenames were determined to have an indefinite life. The patents are being amortized over 10 years based on the weighted average remaining life of the patent portfolio.
The contractual value of the accounts receivable acquired was $3,894.
On December 18, 2020, the Company acquired Detroit Speed, Inc. (“Detroit Speed”). The purchase price was $11,297. The Company acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Detroit Speed. The Company purchased Detroit Speed in order to acquire strong brands in the automotive aftermarket. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated based upon the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Consideration for the assets acquired includes cash payments of $9,297 and Class A Units of Parent of $2,000. The acquisition resulted in both amortizable and
non-amortizable
intangibles and goodwill, totaling $4,323. The goodwill arising from the acquisition is primarily due to Detroit Speed’s strong market position. The goodwill and intangibles generated as a result of this acquisition are partially deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price was funded from cash on hand and distribution of Class A Units of Parent.
 
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The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets as follows:
 
Cash
   $ 1,784  
Accounts receivable
     418  
Inventory
     3,478  
Property, plant and equipment
     3,040  
Other assets
     215  
Tradenames
     1,127  
Customer relationships
     560  
Goodwill
     2,636  
Accounts payable
     (668
Accrued liabilities
     (1,019
Deferred tax liability
     (274
  
 
 
 
   $ 11,297  
  
 
 
 
The fair value of the acquired customer relationship intangible asset was estimated using the excess earnings approach. The customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized based on the attrition rate of customers which was determined to be 10 years. The fair value of the acquired tradenames intangible asset was estimated using the relief from royalty method, a form of the income approach. The tradenames were determined to have an indefinite life.
The contractual value of the accounts receivable acquired was $418.
On April 14, 2021, the Company acquired Advance Engine Management Inc. doing business as AEM Performance Electronics (“AEM”). The purchase price was cash consideration of $51,566. The Company acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of AEM. The Company purchased AEM in order to acquire strong brands in the automotive aftermarket. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated based upon the preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The acquisition resulted in both amortizable and
non-amortizable
intangibles and goodwill, totaling $44,906. The goodwill arising from the acquisition is primarily due to AEM’s strong market position. The goodwill and intangibles generated as a result of this acquisition are deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price was funded from cash on hand.
The determination of the purchase price allocation to specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed is incomplete for AEM. The purchase price allocation may change in future periods as the fair value estimates of assets and liabilities (including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, other assets, intangibles, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities). The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on preliminary estimates of the fair value of the net assets as follows:​​​​​​​
 
Accounts receivable
   $ 3,454  
Inventory
     3,892  
Property, plant and equipment
     1,342  
Other assets
     493  
Tradenames
     10,760  
Customer relationships
     14,640  
Patents
     1,970  
Technology intangibles
     110  
Goodwill
     17,426  
Accounts payable
     (2,032
Accrued liabilities
     (489
  
 
 
 
   $ 51,566  
  
 
 
 
 
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The fair value of the acquired customer relationship intangible asset was estimated using the excess earnings approach. The customer relationship intangible asset is being amortized based on the attrition rate of customers which was determined to be 20 years. The fair value of the acquired tradenames and patents intangible assets were estimated using the relief from royalty method, a form of the income approach. The tradenames were determined to have an indefinite life. The patents are being amortized over 13 years based on the weighted average remaining life of the patent portfolio.
The contractual value of the accounts receivable acquired was $3,454.
The Company’s results for the thirteen weeks and
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021 include $5,437 of net sales and $687 of net income from AEM since the date of acquisition. The Company incurred transaction costs in the amount of $2,205 which are reflected in operating expenses in the thirteen weeks and
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021.
The following table provides the unaudited consolidated pro forma results for the periods presented as if AEM had been acquired as of January 1, 2020.
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended     
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27,
2021
     June 28,
2020
     June 27,
2021
     June 28,
2020
 
Pro forma net sales
   $ 201,831      $ 131,825      $ 362,163      $ 244,042  
Pro forma net income
     25,345        13,574        23,168        18,150  
The pro forma results include the effects of the amortization of purchased intangible assets and acquired inventory
step-up.
The pro forma results are based upon unaudited financial information of the acquired entity and are presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of future operations or the results that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place in the periods noted.
On May 24, 2021, the Company acquired Finspeed LLC (“Finspeed”). The purchase price was cash consideration of $2,505. The Company acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Finspeed. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated based upon the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The acquisition resulted in
non-amortizable
intangibles of $268. The purchase price was funded from cash on hand.
 
3.
INVENTORY
Inventories of the Company consisted of the following:
 
     June 27,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
Raw materials
   $ 41,875      $ 44,474  
Work-in-process
     16,921        12,946  
Finished goods
     76,037        76,508  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
   $ 134,833      $ 133,928  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
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4.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment of the Company consisted of the following:
 
     June 27,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
Land
   $ 1,330      $ 1,330  
Buildings and improvements
     10,036        8,594  
Machinery and equipment
     46,829        44,690  
Construction in process
     14,861        8,088  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total property, plant and equipment
     73,056        62,702  
Less: accumulated depreciation
     23,364        18,973  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   $ 49,692      $ 43,729  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
The Company’s long-lived assets by geographic locations are as follows:
 
     June 27,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
United States
   $ 47,552      $ 42,264  
International
     2,140        1,465  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total property, plant and equipment
     49,692        43,729  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
5.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
 
     June 27, 2021  
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Carrying
Value
 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
        
Customer relationships
   $ 259,907      $ (27,116    $ 232,791  
Tradenames
     13,775        (3,726      10,049  
Technology
     26,673        (7,858      18,815  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total finite-lived intangible assets
   $ 300,355      $ (38,700    $ 261,655  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
        
Tradenames
   $ 163,768      $ —        $ 163,768  
 
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     December 31, 2020  
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Carrying
Value
 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
        
Customer relationships
   $ 245,274      $ (21,819    $ 223,455  
Tradenames
     13,775        (3,369      10,406  
Technology
     24,595        (6,674      17,921  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total finite-lived intangible assets
   $ 283,644      $ (31,862    $ 251,782  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
        
Tradenames
   $ 152,740      $ —        $ 152,740  
Amortization expense over the next five years is estimated to be:
 
2021 (excluding the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021)
   $ 7,131  
2022
     14,028  
2023
     13,866  
2024
     13,052  
2025
     13,016  
 
6.
DEBT
Debt of the Company consisted of the following:
 
     June 27,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
First lien note
   $ 540,587      $ 541,969  
Second lien note
     145,000        145,000  
Other
     4,544        4,701  
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
     (14,729      (16,684
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
     675,402        674,986  
Less current portion of long-term debt
     (5,528      (5,528
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
   $ 669,874      $ 669,458  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
The first lien note totals $600,000, comprising of two parts: a revolving component with maximum borrowings of $50,000, and a $550,000 term loan. Interest is based on LIBOR or the prime rate at the Company’s option, plus the applicable margin rate. Interest is due monthly for the prime rate loans and every one to three months for the LIBOR rate loans. The interest rate for the first lien note LIBOR rate loans was 5.2% at June 27, 2021 and December 31, 2020. There were no prime rate loans as of June 27, 2021 or December 31, 2020. Principal payments of $1,382 are due on a
quarterly
basis. The note is secured by the assets of the Company and the revolving credit facility matures in
October 2023
, while the term loan matures in
October 2025
. The note requires that the Company maintain a certain fixed charge coverage ratio. At June 27, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. In addition, the Company had outstanding letters of credit under the note, which totaled $1.2 million at June 27, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
 
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The second lien note totals $145,000. Interest is based on LIBOR or the prime rate at the Company’s option, plus the applicable margin rate. Interest is due monthly for the prime rate loans and every one to three months for the LIBOR rate loans. The interest rate for the second lien note LIBOR rate loan was 8.6% and 8.7% at June 27, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The note is secured by a second lien on the assets of the Company and matures in October 2026. The note requires that the Company maintain a certain fixed charge coverage ratio. At June 27, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. Sentinel Capital Partners Junior Fund I, a related party, holds a portion of the second lien note and the outstanding balance at June 27, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $20,000.
Future maturities of long-term debt and amortization of debt issuance costs as of June 27, 2021 are as follows:
 
     Debt      Debt Issuance
Costs
 
2021 (remaining six months)
   $ 4,148      $ 1,955  
2022
     5,528        3,618  
2023
     5,528        3,344  
2024
     5,528        3,090  
2025
     519,855        2,450  
Thereafter
     149,544        272  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
   $ 690,131      $ 14,729  
  
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
7.
REVENUE
The principal activity from which the Company generates its revenue is the manufacturing and distribution of after-market automotive parts for its customers, comprised of resellers and end users. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time, rather than over time, as the performance obligation is satisfied when customer obtains control of the product upon title transfer and not as the product is manufactured or developed. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the purchase order price and adjusted for revenue allocated to variable consideration (i.e. estimated rebates,
co-op
advertising, etc.).
The Company collects sales tax and other taxes concurrent with revenue-producing activities which are excluded from revenue. Shipping and handling costs incurred after control of the product is transferred to our customers are treated as fulfillment costs and not a separate performance obligation.
The Company allows customers to return products when certain Company-established criteria are met. These sales returns are recorded as a charge against gross sales in the period in which the related sales are recognized, net of returns to stock. Returned products, which are recorded as inventories, are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The physical condition and marketability of the returned products are the major factors considered in estimating realizable value. The Company also estimates expected sales returns and records the necessary adjustment as a charge against gross sales.
The Company’s payment terms with customers are customary and vary by customer and geography but typically range from 30 to 365 days. The Company elected the practical expedient to disregard the possible existence of a significant financing component related to payment on contracts, as the Company expects that customers will pay for the products within one year. The Company has evaluated the terms of our arrangements and determined that they do not contain significant financing components. Additionally, as all contracts with customers have an expected duration of one year or less, the Company has elected the practical expedient to exclude disclosure of information regarding the aggregate amount and future timing of performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. The Company provides limited warranties on most of its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranty are made at the time products are sold. Refer to Note 13 for more information.
 
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The following table summarizes total revenue by product category:
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended     
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020      June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020  
Electronic systems
   $ 90,724      $ 69,852      $ 164,275      $ 127,122  
Mechanical systems
     42,565        29,819        81,269        55,835  
Exhaust
     22,790        18,971        42,616        34,157  
Accessories
     17,992        6,654        31,019        15,339  
Safety
     18,970        —          34,194        —    
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total sales
   $ 193,041      $ 125,296      $ 353,373      $ 232,453  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
The following table summarizes total revenue based on geographic location from which the product is shipped:
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended     
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020      June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020  
United States
   $ 187,993      $ 125,296      $ 345,570      $ 232,453  
Italy
     5,048        —          7,803        —    
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total sales
   $ 193,041      $ 125,296      $ 353,373      $ 232,453  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
8.
INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective income tax rate is based on expected income, statutory rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. For interim financial reporting, the Company estimates the annual income tax rate based on projected taxable income for the full year and records a quarterly income tax provision or benefit in accordance with the anticipated annual rate. The Company refines the estimates of the year’s taxable income as new information becomes available, including actual
year-to-date
financial results. This continual estimation process often results in a change to the expected effective income tax rate for the year. When this occurs, the Company adjusts the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the
year-to-date
provision reflects the expected income tax rate. Significant judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate and in evaluating tax positions.
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended    
For the the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021     June 28, 2020     June 27, 2021     June 28, 2020  
Provision for income taxes
   $ 5,790     $ 2,827     $ 10,556     $ 4,144  
Effective tax rates
     20.1     18.4     33.4     19.3
For the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, the Company’s effective tax rates of 20.1% and 18.4%, respectively differed from the 21% federal statutory rate primarily due to permanent differences.
For the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021, the difference between the Company’s effective tax rate of 33.4% and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted primarily from the permanent difference related to the increase in the Simpson earnout liability recognized during the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 2021. For the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2020, the difference between the Company’s effective tax rate of 19.3% and the 21% federal statutory rate resulted primarily from permanent differences.
 
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9. BENEFIT PLANS
The following summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost for the defined benefit pension plan:
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended     
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020      June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020  
Components of Expense
           
Service cost
   $ 36      $ 40      $ 72      $ 80  
Interest cost
     38        48        76        96  
Expected return on plan assets
     (61      (64      (122      (128
Amortization of net loss
     5                  10            
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost
   $ 18      $ 24      $ 36      $ 48  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
We made matching contributions totaling $526 and $411 to our 401(k) plan during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively. We made matching contributions totaling $1,000 and $802 to our 401(k) plan during the
twenty-six
weeks ending June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, respectively.
We made contributions of $98 and $111 to our defined contribution pension plan during the second quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively. We made contributions of $117 and $183 to our defined contribution pension plan during the
twenty-six
weeks ending June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, respectively.
 
10.
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
As of June 27, 2021, the amount of unvested profit interest units (“PIUs”) was 31,481, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $.27.
During the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, 903 and 798 PIUs were fully vested, respectively, with a total grant-date fair value of $262 and $235 in 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of June 27, 2021, the total compensation cost related to nonvested PIUs, which vest related to service-based criteria, not yet recognized and the weighted-average period over which it’s expected to be recognized is $1,475 and 2.9 years, respectively.
During the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021, no PIUs were issued, expired or forfeited.
 
11.
LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company is obligated under various operating leases for manufacturing facilities, equipment and automobiles. Leases have a remaining term of one to ten years some of which have an option to renew. The aggregate future minimum fixed lease obligations under operating leases for the Company as of June 27, 2021, are as follows:
 
2021 (excluding the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021)
   $ 3,636  
2022
     5,743  
2023
     4,445  
2024
     3,200  
2025
     2,560  
Thereafter
     10,615  
 
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For the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, total rent expense under operating leases approximated $1,979 and $1,062, respectively. For the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, total rent expense under operating leases approximated $3,672 and $2,369, respectively. Taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses relating to all leases are obligations of the Company.
 
12.
ACQUISITION, RESTRUCTURING AND MANAGEMENT FEE COSTS
During the thirteen weeks ended June 27, 2021 the Company incurred $4,334 of acquisition, restructuring and management fee costs comprised of the following: (1) $2,172 of professional fees for legal, accounting, consulting, administrative, and other professional services directly attributable to potential acquisitions; (2) $504 incurred as part of the restructuring of operations including professional and consulting services; and (3) $1,658 of acquisition costs and management fees paid to Sentinel Capital Partners, a related party.
During the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 2021 the Company incurred $24,048 of acquisition, restructuring and management fee costs comprised of the following: (1) $17,173 reflecting a fair value adjustment to the contingent consideration payable from the Simpson acquisition (2) $3,211 of professional fees for legal, accounting, consulting, administrative, and other professional services directly attributable to potential acquisitions; (3) $1,125 incurred as part of the restructuring of operations including professional and consulting services; and (4) $2,539 of acquisition costs and management fees paid to Sentinel Capital Partners, a related party.
During the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2020 the Company incurred $3,998 of acquisition, restructuring and management fee costs comprised of the following: (1) $145 of professional fees for legal, accounting, consulting, administrative, and other professional services directly attributable to potential acquisitions; (2) $2,973 incurred as part of the restructuring of operations including professional and consulting services; and (3) $880 of acquisition costs and management fees paid to Sentinel Capital Partners, a related party.
During the
twenty-six
weeks ended June 28, 2020 the Company incurred $6,303 of acquisition, restructuring and management fee costs comprised of the following: (1) $1,163 of professional fees for legal, accounting, consulting, administrative, and other professional services directly attributable to potential acquisitions; (2) $3,369 incurred as part of the restructuring of operations including professional and consulting services; and (3) $1,771 of acquisition costs and management fees paid to Sentinel Capital Partners, a related party.
 
13.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a party to various lawsuits and claims in the normal course of business. While the lawsuits and claims against the Company cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the ultimate resolution of the matters will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.
The Company generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time depending on the nature of the product. The accrued product warranty costs are based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims and are recorded at the time of the sale.
 
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The following table provides the changes in the Company’s accrual for product warranties which is classified as a component of accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
     For the thirteen weeks ended     
For the twenty-six weeks ended
 
     June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020      June 27, 2021      June 28, 2020  
Beginning balance
   $ 2,868      $ 3,211      $ 3,989      $ 3,454  
Accrued for current year warranty claims
     2,479        2,060        3,436        3,927  
Settlement of warranty claims
     (2,419      (2,309      (4,497      (4,419
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Ending balance
   $ 2,928      $ 2,962      $ 2,928      $ 2,962  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
14.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 16, 2021 we consummated a business combination (“Business Combination”) pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 11, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Empower Ltd. (“Empower”), Empower Merger Sub I Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Empower (“Merger Sub I”), Empower Merger Sub II LLC, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Empower (“Merger Sub II”), and Holdings.
The Merger Agreement provided for, among other things, the following transactions: (i) Merger Sub I merged with and into Holdings, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub I ceased and Holdings became the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Empower, and (ii) Holdings merged with and into Merger Sub II, the separate corporate existence of Holdings ceased and Merger Sub II became the surviving limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Empower. Upon closing, Empower changed its name to Holley Inc. and its trading symbol on the New York Stock Exchange from “EMPW” to “HLLY.”
The Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization. Holdings was deemed the accounting acquirer with Holley Inc. as the successor registrant. As such, Empower will be treated as the acquired company for financial reporting purposes, and financial statements for periods prior to the Business Combination will be those of Holdings.
In connection with the Business Combination, 24,000,000 shares of common stock in Holley Inc. were purchased in a private placement for a total aggregate purchase price of $240,000. Per the Merger Agreement, $100,000 of these proceeds were used to partially pay off Holdings’ second-lien note.
 
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