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Growth in Same Store Revenue, Gross Profit and Unit Volume in the First Quarter
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RideNow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNW), (“we”, “our”, the “Company”, or “RideNow”), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Key First Quarter 2026 Highlights (Compared to First Quarter 2025)
- Powersports Revenue increased 6.4%, reaching $260.4 million, which represents an increase of $15.7 million.
- On a same store sales basis, Powersports Revenue was up 13.1%, driven by a 16.3% increase in unit sales.
- Powersports Gross profit was $71.6 million, up 8.3%.
- Selling, general & administrative expense (“SG&A”) was $62.1 million, or 86.7% of total Company gross profit, compared to $61.1 million, or 90.9% of gross profit.
- Net loss improved 55.7% to a loss of $4.3 million compared to a net loss of $9.7 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $9.3 million from $7.0 million.
Commenting on the quarter, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Michael Quartieri said, “I am invigorated by our team’s unrelenting focus on execution, as evidenced by our first quarter results. Our tactical plan combines near-term initiatives to improve financial performance with structural changes to elevate the Company’s strategic direction. All of our effort is focused on driving long-term value creation for our shareholders, and our first quarter results are further evidence that we are on the right trajectory.”
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Revenue |
$ 260.4 |
$ 244.7 |
6.4 % |
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Gross Profit |
$ 71.6 |
$ 67.2 |
6.5 % |
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SG&A |
$ 62.1 |
$ 61.1 |
1.6 % |
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Adjusted SG&A(1) |
$ 60.4 |
$ 57.5 |
5.0 % |
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Operating Income |
$ 7.6 |
$ 3.8 |
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Net Loss |
$ (4.3) |
$ (9.7) |
55.7 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
$ 9.3 |
$ 7.0 |
32.9 % |
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New Powersports |
9,322 |
8,013 |
16.3 % |
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Pre-owned Powersports |
4,593 |
4,307 |
6.6 % |
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Operating Cash Flow |
$ (27.6) |
$ (6.9) |
300.0 % |
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Capital Expenditures |
$ (0.6) |
$ (0.5) |
(20.0) % |
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Free Cash Flow(1) |
$ (28.2) |
$ (7.4) |
281.1 % |
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Cash (unrestricted) |
$ 30.2 |
$ 29.5 |
2.4 % |
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Long-term Debt, including Current Maturities |
$ 211.3 |
$ 207.6 |
1.8 % |
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Principal of Long-Term Debt, including Current Maturities |
$ 220.9 |
$ 218.8 |
1.0 % |
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Non-Vehicle Net Debt(1) |
$ 190.7 |
$ 189.3 |
0.7 % |
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First Quarter
2026 — Operating Results
Key Operating Metrics
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Retail |
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New |
9,322 |
8,013 |
16.3 % |
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Pre-owned |
4,593 |
4,307 |
6.6 % |
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Total retail |
13,915 |
12,320 |
12.9 % |
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Wholesale |
779 |
866 |
(10.0) % |
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14,694 |
13,186 |
11.4 % |
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New retail vehicles |
$ 135.0 |
$ 120.1 |
12.4 % |
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Pre-owned retail vehicles |
52.0 |
48.1 |
8.1 % |
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Wholesale vehicles |
4.9 |
3.8 |
28.9 % |
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Finance & Insurance, net |
21.8 |
21.1 |
3.3 % |
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Parts, Services, and Accessories |
46.7 |
46.1 |
1.3 % |
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$ 260.4 |
$ 239.2 |
8.9 % |
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New retail vehicles |
$ 19.2 |
$ 16.3 |
17.8 % |
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Pre-owned retail vehicles |
8.8 |
7.8 |
12.8 % |
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Wholesale vehicles |
(0.2) |
0.1 |
(300.0) % |
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Finance & Insurance, net |
21.8 |
21.1 |
3.3 % |
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Parts, Services, and Accessories |
22.0 |
20.8 |
5.8 % |
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$ 71.6 |
$ 66.1 |
8.3 % |
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$ 5,150 |
$ 5,365 |
(4.0) % |
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(1) Calculated as total powersports gross profit divided by total retail units sold. |
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Retail |
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New vehicles |
9,261 |
7,760 |
19.3 % |
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Pre-owned vehicles |
4,593 |
4,118 |
11.5 % |
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Total retail |
13,854 |
11,878 |
16.6 % |
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Wholesale |
595 |
544 |
9.4 % |
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14,449 |
12,422 |
16.3 % |
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New retail vehicles |
$ 135.4 |
$ 117.1 |
15.6 % |
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Pre-owned retail vehicles |
52.0 |
46.1 |
12.8 % |
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Total retail |
187.4 |
163.2 |
14.8 % |
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Wholesale vehicles |
3.5 |
2.0 |
75.0 % |
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Total Same Store Vehicles |
190.9 |
165.2 |
15.6 % |
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Finance & Insurance, net |
21.4 |
19.1 |
12.0 % |
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Parts, Services, and Accessories |
46.7 |
44.6 |
4.7 % |
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$ 259.0 |
$ 228.9 |
13.1 % |
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New |
$ 19.5 |
$ 16.3 |
19.6 % |
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Pre-owned |
8.7 |
7.7 |
13.0 % |
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Total retail |
28.2 |
24.0 |
17.5 % |
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Wholesale vehicles |
(0.3) |
(0.1) |
200.0 % |
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Total Same Store Vehicles |
27.9 |
23.9 |
16.7 % |
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Finance & Insurance, net |
21.4 |
19.1 |
12.0 % |
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Parts, Services, and Accessories |
22.3 |
20.8 |
7.2 % |
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$ 71.6 |
$ 63.8 |
12.2 % |
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$ 5,168 |
$ 5,371 |
(3.8) % |
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Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Cash Flow
The Company ended the quarter with $46.4 million in total cash, inclusive of restricted cash, and $190.7 million of non-vehicle net debt. Availability under the Company’s powersports floor plan lines of credit totaled approximately $99.3 million as of March 31, 2026. Total Available Liquidity, defined as total cash plus availability under floorplan credit facilities, was $145.7 million as of March 31, 2026. Cash outflows from operating activities were $27.6 million for the first three months of 2026, compared to outflows of $6.9 million for the same period in 2025.
Investor Conference Call
The Company’s management will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, United States callers may dial 1-800-717-1738 (1-646-307-1865 for callers outside of the United States) and enter conference ID 60701. A live and archived webcast will be accessible from the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.ridenow.com.
About the Company
RideNow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNW) is a powersports dealership group. We believe our powersports business is the largest powersports retail group in the United States, offering a wide selection of new and pre-owned motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain or side-by-side vehicles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and other powersports products. We also offer parts, apparel, accessories, finance & insurance products and services, and aftermarket products from a wide range of manufacturers. We are one of the largest purchasers of pre-owned powersports vehicles in the United States and utilize our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer tool to acquire vehicles directly from consumers. To learn more, please visit us online at https://www.ridenow.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “projects,” “will,” “may,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “should,” “intends,” “estimates,” and other words of similar meaning. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on our expectations as of the date of this press release and speak only as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about our future results of operations and financial position, our ability to deliver continued growth and long-term shareholder value, business strategy and plans, including the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, industry and business trends, the sufficiency of our liquidity and capital resources, our ability to refinance or repay our indebtedness on or prior to its maturity, including our ability to meet the refinancing milestones under our Credit Agreement, general macroeconomic and market conditions, growth opportunities, same store sales trends and momentum, and our objectives for future operations. Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: our ability to grow our business both organically and through strategic acquisitions and to realize our plans and strategies; our ability to acquire sufficient powersports inventory to satisfy consumer demand or our expectations for the business; our dependence on key personnel to operate our business and our ability to retain, attract, and integrate qualified personnel; internal control matters; our reliance on third-party financing providers to finance a substantial portion of our customers’ powersports vehicle purchases and to supply extended protection products; the success of our marketing and branding efforts and our ability to attract new customers; adverse conditions affecting one or more of the powersports manufacturers with which we hold franchises, or their inability to deliver a desirable mix of vehicles; our dependence on manufacturer relationships and restrictions imposed by vehicle manufacturers; product liability claims and manufacturer safety recalls; natural disasters, adverse weather, and other disruptive events; our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property; and concentration of leases with entities controlled by our directors; our significant indebtedness and its effect on business flexibility; our need to refinance our indebtedness at or prior to its maturity, and our need for additional financing or capital for acquisitions or unforeseen circumstances; our dependence on floor plan facilities for inventory financing, which may be reduced or terminated; and interest rate risk in connection with floor plan payables and other debt instruments; sensitivity of the powersports industry to unfavorable economic conditions and other demand factors; changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs; operating in a highly competitive market for powersports products and services; potential reduction or discontinuation of manufacturer sales incentive, warranty, or promotional programs; and seasonality and weather trends causing fluctuations in revenue and operating results; our reliance on Internet search engines to drive website traffic; potential disruption in service on our websites; cybersecurity risks and incidents affecting our operations and third-party providers; and compliance with privacy, security, and data processing laws and regulations regarding personal information; potential repeal or weakening of state laws protecting powersports retailers; compliance with a wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and exposure to various legal proceedings, as well as the factors listed under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s SEC filings, as may be updated and amended from time to time. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement its Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Non-Vehicle Net Debt, and Adjusted SG&A (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our operating performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company in this press release may be different from the measures used by other companies.
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Powersports vehicles |
$ 191.9 |
$ 172.0 |
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Parts, service and accessories |
46.7 |
46.1 |
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Finance and insurance, net |
21.8 |
21.1 |
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Vehicle transportation services |
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5.5 |
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Powersports vehicles |
164.1 |
147.8 |
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Parts, service and accessories |
24.7 |
25.3 |
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Vehicle transportation services |
— |
4.4 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
62.1 |
61.1 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1.9 |
2.3 |
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Floor plan interest expense |
(2.4) |
(2.8) |
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Other interest expense, net |
(9.3) |
(10.8) |
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Other (expense) income |
(0.1) |
0.2 |
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Income tax expense |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Weighted average shares-basic and diluted |
38.4 |
37.8 |
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Net loss per share – basic and diluted |
$ (0.11) |
$ (0.26) |
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Common shares outstanding, at period end |
38.7 |
37.8 |
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Cash |
$ 30.2 |
$ 29.5 |
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Restricted cash |
16.2 |
13.4 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
31.2 |
28.9 |
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Inventory |
302.5 |
257.4 |
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Prepaid expense and other current assets |
4.7 |
5.5 |
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Property and equipment, net |
60.2 |
60.5 |
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Right-of-use assets |
148.7 |
150.4 |
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Franchise rights |
127.0 |
127.0 |
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Other assets |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
$ 82.3 |
$ 77.7 |
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Vehicle floor plan notes payable |
263.0 |
218.4 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
0.9 |
0.4 |
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Long-term debt |
210.4 |
207.2 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
126.4 |
128.0 |
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Other long-term liabilities, including finance lease obligation |
54.9 |
54.4 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
391.7 |
389.6 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Additional paid-in capital |
704.7 |
704.1 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(716.6) |
(712.3) |
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Treasury stock |
(4.3) |
(4.3) |
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$ (4.3) |
$ (9.7) |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1.9 |
2.3 |
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Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs |
1.6 |
2.5 |
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Stock-based compensation |
0.6 |
(0.1) |
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Interest paid-in-kind capitalized in debt principal |
1.2 |
0.8 |
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Accounts receivable |
(2.3) |
3.7 |
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Inventory |
(45.1) |
(32.0) |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
0.8 |
0.9 |
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Other liabilities |
0.7 |
0.3 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
4.6 |
(0.1) |
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Floor plan trade note borrowings, net |
12.7 |
24.5 |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
(0.6) |
(0.5) |
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Technology development |
(0.1) |
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Repayment of debt |
(0.1) |
(38.8) |
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Increase in borrowings from non-trade floor plans |
31.9 |
6.5 |
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Other financing |
— |
(0.8) |
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3.5 |
(40.5) |
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RideNow Group, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(amounts in millions)
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We define EBITDA as net loss adjusted to add back interest expense, the impact of income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adds back non-cash stock-based compensation, management transition costs, certain litigation expenses not associated with ongoing operations, and certain other costs and credits, as these recoveries, charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and are not necessarily an indicator of ongoing, future company performance. Adjusted EBITDA is reduced by floor plan interest expense. Our industry typically treats interest expense on vehicle floor plan debt as operating expense, as vehicle floor plan debt is integral to our operations and is collateralized by our powersports vehicles.
Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics we use to evaluate the financial performance of our business. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results and it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry.
A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is provided below:
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Floor plan interest expense |
2.4 |
2.8 |
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Other interest expense |
9.3 |
10.8 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1.9 |
2.3 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Floor plan interest expense |
(2.4) |
(2.8) |
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Stock-based compensation |
0.6 |
(0.1) |
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Lease expense associated with favorable related party leases in excess of |
0.2 |
0.3 |
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Other costs(1) |
1.5 |
2.2 |
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Management transition costs |
— |
1.1 |
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RideNow Group, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(amounts in millions)
Free Cash Flow
We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures of property and equipment (not including acquisitions). We utilize Free Cash Flow when assessing the Company’s sources of liquidity and capital resources. We believe that Free Cash Flow is helpful in understanding the Company’s capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company’s business. We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to investors because it represents the cash that our operating businesses generate, before taking into account non-operational cash movements. Free Cash Flow has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period, nor does it represent the residual cash flow for discretionary expenditures. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate Free Cash Flow along with our consolidated statement of cash flows.
A reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities to Free Cash Flow is provided below:
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Capital expenditures |
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(0.5) |
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Non-Vehicle Net Debt
We define Non-Vehicle Net Debt as total principal of long-term debt, including current maturities, less unrestricted cash. Our restricted cash is principally related to vehicle floor plan debt and is therefore not part of this calculation. Vehicle floor plan debt and finance lease obligations are not included in this measure. We believe that Non-Vehicle Net Debt is useful to investors and analysts as a measure of our financial position. We use Non-Vehicle Net Debt to monitor and compare our financial position from period to period.
A reconciliation of total long-term debt, including current maturities to Non-Vehicle Net Debt is provided below:
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Add back: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs |
9.6 |
11.2 |
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Principal of long-term debt, including current maturities |
220.9 |
218.8 |
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Less: unrestricted cash |
(30.2) |
(29.5) |
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RideNow Group, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(amounts in millions)
Adjusted SG&A
We define Adjusted SG&A as SG&A adjusted to deduct transaction costs, certain litigation expenses not associated with our ongoing operations, management transition costs and certain other costs, as these charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and are not necessarily an indicator of the ongoing run rate of our SG&A. We use Adjusted SG&A to measure our progress toward achieving our goals. Adjusted SG&A is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used as a replacement for SG&A reported in compliance with GAAP. Adjusted SG&A has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total SG&A for the period. Therefore, we believe it is important to evaluate Adjusted SG&A along with SG&A and our consolidated statements of operations.
A reconciliation of SG&A to Adjusted SG&A is below:
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Lease expense associated with favorable related party leases in excess of |
(0.2) |
(0.3) |
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Other costs(1) |
(1.5) |
(2.2) |
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Management transition costs(2) |
— |
(1.1) |
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RideNow Group, Inc.
Supplementary Data
(Unaudited)
Key Term Loan Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance Calculations as of March 31, 2026
(1)
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3.5x |
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Covenant |
Maximum Allowed |
6.5x |
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3.3x |
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Covenant |
Maximum Allowed |
6.25x |
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(1) Calculated in accordance with our credit agreement. |
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