VSE Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC, "VSE", or the "Company"), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services for air, land and sea transportation assets for commercial and government markets, announced today results for the second quarter 2023.

SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS¹

(As compared to the Second Quarter 2022; excludes discontinued operations of Federal & Defense segment)

• Total Revenues of $205.2 million increased 20.9%
• GAAP Net Income of $10.1 million increased 112.2%
• GAAP EPS (Diluted) of $0.78 increased 110.8%
• Adjusted EBITDA of $26.5 million increased 44.3%
• Adjusted Net Income of $10.6 million increased 58.7%
• Adjusted EPS (Diluted) of $0.82 increased 57.7%

¹ From continuing operations

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

"Strong business performance and market conditions in the second quarter of 2023 supported double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability in both our Aviation and Fleet segments,” said John Cuomo, President and CEO of VSE Corporation. “Our record results reflect our strengthening customer and supplier relationships, market share expansion, and robust end-market activity. We expect to build off this momentum in the second half of 2023, driven by the strong execution of recently awarded distribution programs, the expansion of new capabilities within MRO, and the scaling of our newly launched Memphis, Tennessee distribution and e-commerce fulfillment facility.”

“Our differentiated market position, strong program execution, and bespoke product and service offerings, supported by favorable long-term industry trends, will position us to deliver exceptional results in the second half of 2023 and beyond”, concluded Mr. Cuomo.

Steve Griffin, CFO of VSE Corporation, commented, "Following our oversubscribed secondary equity offering in July 2023, we have significantly strengthened our balance sheet and reduced net leverage, providing the Company with increased financial flexibility. Our balance sheet and improved cash flow in the second half of the year will serve as a catalyst for our strategic initiatives and allow us to pursue both organic and inorganic investment and growth opportunities."

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS / STRATEGIC UPDATE

Strong Program Execution and Market Share Gains Driving Record Financial Performance

• Aviation segment second-quarter revenue increased 19%, driven by increased MRO activity and strong execution on new and existing distribution programs
• Fleet segment second-quarter revenue increased 24%, supported by contributions from all revenue channels with sales growth from e-commerce fulfillment accounts, commercial fleet customers, and the United States Postal Service

Balance Sheet Optimization

Completed Follow-on Equity Offering

• In July 2023, VSE completed a follow-on equity offering of 2,475,000 shares of common stock at $48.50 per share ("Offering"), resulting in net cash proceeds of approximately $112.7 million
• VSE used substantially all of the net proceeds of the Offering to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility
• The net proceeds of the Offering significantly increases balance sheet flexibility, allowing the Company to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities

Executed Variable-to-Fixed Interest Rate Swap

• In July 2023, VSE executed a 3-year fixed interest rate swap ("Swap") that hedges the variability in interest payments on $100 million of floating rate debt
• Following the execution of the Swap, VSE has hedged an aggregate of $250 million of its variable debt

Repositioning of the Business

Sale of Federal & Defense Segment

• In May 2023, VSE entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Federal and Defense segment to Bernhard Capital Partners Management LP for up to $100 million in total cash consideration, including a $50 million earn-out, subject to certain re-compete(s) being awarded
• The transaction is expected to close in late 2023 or early 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals

Acquisition of Desser Aerospace

• On July 3, 2023, VSE completed the acquisition of Desser Holding Company LLC (“Desser Aerospace”), a global aftermarket solutions provider of specialty distribution and MRO services
• VSE acquired Desser Aerospace assets for a net purchase price of $94 million (subject to customary adjustments for working capital) following the sale of Desser Aerospace’s Proprietary Solutions
• VSE funded the acquisition with borrowings under a term loan facility and borrowings under the revolving credit facility
• The acquisition expands and diversifies the Company’s Aviation segment product and MRO capability offerings and provides a platform for growth into international markets
• The business will be fully integrated into the Aviation segment systems, processes and organization

SECOND QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS

Aviation segment revenue increased 19% year-over-year to a record $124.7 million in the second quarter 2023. The year-over-year revenue improvement was attributable to strong program execution of new and existing distribution awards and increased MRO activity. Aviation distribution and repair revenue increased 13% and 37%, respectively, in the second quarter 2023, versus the prior-year period. The Aviation segment reported operating income of $15.8 million in the second quarter, compared to $6.5 million in the same period of 2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by 61% in the second quarter to $19.2 million, versus $11.9 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 15.4%, an increase of approximately 400 basis points versus the prior-year period, driven primarily by strong MRO revenue growth, favorable product mix and price.

Fleet segment revenue increased 24% year-over-year to $80.5 million in the second quarter 2023. Revenue from commercial customers increased 46% on a year-over-year basis, driven by growth in commercial fleet and e-commerce fulfillment. Commercial revenue represented 47% of total Fleet segment revenue in the period, a 7-point increase year-over-year. Revenue from the United States Postal Service (USPS) increased approximately 15% on a year-over-year basis, driven by an expansion of the installed base and increased support of legacy vehicle fleets. The Fleet segment reported operating income of $7.9 million in the second quarter, compared to $5.4 million in the same period of 2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 23% year-over-year to $9.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin declined approximately 10 basis points to 11.9%, primarily impacted by customer mix and under-absorption of fixed costs at the newly launched distribution and e-commerce fulfillment facility.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $71 million in cash and unused commitment availability under its $350 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2025. As of June 30, 2023, VSE had total net debt outstanding of $371 million and $99.8 million of trailing-twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. Net leverage was 3.7 times as of the end of the second quarter.

The Company expects the net leverage ratio to be below 3.5 times by the end of the third quarter 2023, following Adjusted EBITDA contribution and free cash flow generation in the third quarter, proceeds from the recently announced common stock offering, and partially offset by the acquisition of Desser Aerospace.

In July 2023, the Company amended its credit facility with its lending syndicate in connection with the Desser Aerospace acquisition. The amendment provided for an incremental $90 million Term Loan A and a revision of certain financial covenants of the existing facility.

GUIDANCE

VSE is increasing its full year 2023 revenue guidance. The Company is maintaining its Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance for its Aviation and Fleet segments and its positive free cash flow guidance for the second half of 2023. The new guidance is as follows:

• Aviation segment full year 2023 revenue guidance is increasing from 10 to 15% to 25 to 30% growth, as compared to the prior year, to reflect contributions from the recent Desser Aerospace acquisition and improved performance within distribution and MRO sales channels
• Aviation segment expects Adjusted EBITDA margin to be at the higher end of its previously provided guidance range of 13 to 15%
• Fleet segment full year 2023 revenue guidance is increasing from 12 to 20% to 20 to 25% growth, as compared to the prior year, to reflect strong growth in USPS sales and commercial customer market share gains
• Fleet segment is maintaining its Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance range of 11 to 13%
• The Company maintains its outlook for positive free cash flow in the second half of 2023

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

SECOND QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS

The following is a summary of revenues and operating income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022:

The Company reported $3.3 million and $6.1 million of total capital expenditures for three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), this earnings release also contains Non-GAAP financial measures. These measures provide useful information to investors, and a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information relating to these Non-GAAP measures is included in the supplemental schedules attached.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS to Income from Continuing Operations

Reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Income from Continuing Operations

Reconciliation of Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income

Reconciliation of Operating Cash to Free Cash Flow

Reconciliation of Debt to Net Debt

The non-GAAP Financial Information set forth in this document is not calculated in accordance with GAAP under SEC Regulation G. We consider Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS (Diluted), EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, net debt and free cash flow as non-GAAP financial measures and important indicators of performance and useful metrics for management and investors to evaluate our business' ongoing operating performance on a consistent basis across reporting periods. These non-GAAP financial measures, however, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted Net Income represents Net Income adjusted for acquisition-related costs including any earn-out adjustments, loss on sale of a business entity and certain assets, gain on sale of property, other discrete items, and related tax impact. Adjusted EPS (Diluted) is computed by dividing net income, adjusted for the discrete items as identified above and the related tax impacts, by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding. EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, amortization of intangible assets and depreciation and other amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA (as defined above) adjusted for discrete items as identified above. Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures.

The Company has presented forward-looking statements regarding Adjusted EBITDA margin. This non-GAAP financial measure is derived by excluding certain amounts, expenses or income, from the corresponding financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP. The determination of the amounts that are excluded from this non-GAAP financial measure is a matter of management judgment and depends upon, among other factors, the nature of the underlying expense or income amounts recognized in a given period in reliance on the exception provided by item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. We are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA margin to its most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such GAAP measure without unreasonable effort or expense. In addition, we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the company's future financial results. This non-GAAP financial measure is a preliminary estimate and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end and year-end adjustments. Any variation between the company's actual results and preliminary financial data set forth above may be material.

CONFERENCE CALL

A conference call will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. EDT to review the Company’s financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session.

A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of VSE’s website at https://ir.vsecorp.com. To listen to the live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

To participate in the live teleconference:

To listen to a replay of the teleconference through August 10, 2023:

ABOUT VSE CORPORATION

VSE is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services for land, sea and air transportation assets for government and commercial markets. Core services include MRO services, parts distribution, supply chain management and logistics, engineering support, and consulting and training services for global commercial, federal, military and defense customers. VSE also provides information technology and energy consulting services. For additional information regarding VSE’s services and products, visit www.vsecorp.com.

AVIATION

Distribution & MRO Services

VSE’s Aviation segment provides aftermarket MRO and distribution services to commercial, business and general aviation, cargo, military/defense and rotorcraft customers globally. Core services include parts distribution, component and engine accessory MRO services, rotable exchange and supply chain services.

FLEET

Distribution & Fleet Services

VSE's Fleet segment provides parts, inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, supply chain support and other services to the commercial aftermarket medium- and heavy-duty truck market, the United States Postal Service (USPS), and the United States Department of Defense. Core services include parts distribution, sourcing, IT solutions, customized fleet logistics, warehousing, kitting, just-in-time supply chain management, alternative product sourcing, engineering and technical support.

Please refer to the Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on or about July 27, 2023 for more details on our second quarter 2023 results. Also, refer to VSE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for further information and analysis of VSE’s financial condition and results of operations. VSE encourages investors and others to review the detailed reporting and disclosures contained in VSE’s public filings for additional discussion about the status of customer programs and contract awards, risks, revenue sources and funding, dependence on material customers, and management’s discussion of short- and long-term business challenges and opportunities.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause VSE’s actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this document. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations. “Forward-looking” statements, as such term is defined by the SEC in its rules, regulations and releases, represent our expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, financial condition, growth and acquisition strategies, investments and future operational plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “seek,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “could,” “estimate,” “might,” “continue,” “seeking” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, factors identified in our reports filed or expected to be filed with the SEC including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking-statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

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