The Limestone Boat Company Limited (
“Limestone” or the
“Company”) (
TSXV: BOAT) – owner and
builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats –
is pleased to provide an update on its recent corporate activities
and operational initiatives.
“The marine industry continues to experience
unprecedented demand and Limestone is uniquely positioned to become
a growing force in the North American market. I am delighted to
report that the company has delivered on a number of critical
manufacturing, production, distribution and brand milestones, all
essential in ensuring a strong corporate, operational, and
financial foundation for Limestone and its future. Our team is
focused on further establishing a firm supply chain and production
cadence through end of this calendar year, and we aim to provide
market guidance for the 2022 fiscal year in early January 2022,”
stated Scott Hanson, CEO of Limestone.
Manufacturing and Production
OutputLimestone’s White Bluff, Tennessee-based
boatbuilding headquarters, which produces both the Aquasport Boats
and Limestone® Boats product lines for the parent company, is
currently producing four and a half boats per week. The company is
projecting to complete approximately 100 total units through the
end of this 2021 calendar year. As the Company looks towards 2022
and its first full calendar year of production (post May 2021
acquisition), the management team is planning to increase
production output by another half boat per week. This would allow
unit production output to increase to approximately 450 units for
the full 2022 calendar year.
The team is confident in meeting the current
production goals, and anticipates continued efforts in achieving
the 2022 production milestone. The team’s ability to effectively
manage supply chain disruptions has stemmed from its built-in
ability to pivot weekly production as needed to align with any
potential supply chain adjustments. Management continues to focus
on improving plant efficiency with training and equipment, and
provide the necessary positive work environment that promotes
reduced absenteeism and attrition. To date, the company has
overcome many labor disruptions that have been a direct result of
ongoing COVID infection rates, and is well poised to further grow
its labor force in conjunction with its increasing production
efforts.
Order Book BacklogLimestone’s
efforts and commitment to improve its production processes and
expand its skilled labor force are critical in meeting the order
backlog that it is currently experiencing. Demand continues to
outstrip supply in the boating industry, with Limestone brand
awareness and popularity continuing to grow at a rapid pace.
Limestone is exceeding its projected capacity
for both the 2022 and 2023 Model Year with its current order book
backlog. Orders in hand and expressed through the 2022 Model Year
exceed projected proforma capacity, standing at 478 units, with a
2022 Model Year Proforma Capacity of approximately 279 units.
Expressed Orders for the 2023 Model Year are at 676 units to date,
with 2023 Model Year Proforma Capacity of approximately 650 units.
The Model Year commences in June of the preceding year and
concludes in May of that year.
Distribution and Dealer
DevelopmentBeyond the boat order backlog, there is also a
dealer development backlog that the company is experiencing.
Fourteen new dealers have expressed considerable interest in taking
on the Limestone® Boats and/or the Aquasport Boats lines when
production becomes readily available in the 2022 and 2023 Model
Years. These new dealers will open up additional market
representation, further supporting the growth plan for the company.
The Company currently distributes product through 50 dealer
locations, spanning the Great Lakes, East Coast from Maine to
Florida, and the Gulf Region.
The Limestone Boat Company and Vision
Marine Electric Vehicle PartnershipLimestone continues to
progress with its partner for the future of boating innovation,
Vision Marine Technologies. Vision Marine is currently outfitting
the Company’s first two Test Boats with Vision’s electric outboard
E-motion 180 and anticipates conducting Sea Trials in early January
in Tennessee to ensure that Limestone and Aquasport customers
seeking big water performance and an environmentally friendly
technology get the run times and cruising speeds that they’re
seeking and the smooth, deep-V hull design ride they’ve come to
expect from the 35-year old heritage boat company.
Limestone’s stated mandate is to establish a
disruptive early mover electric footprint in the traditional
boating sector. The partnership provides Limestone a technological
advantage as the E-motion powertrain offers unprecedented power and
torque in an electric outboard and will establish both Limestone
and Vision Marine as leaders in the rapidly growing electric
segment of the recreational boating industry.
Pending successful results from the Sea Trials,
Limestone intends to debut EV outboard power options during the
Company’s winter boat show tour.
New Model Development and
LaunchesThe company continues to develop and revamp the
entire Limestone® and Aquasport lineup, having introduced and
launched two all-new models to the market since July 2021. In
September, the company unveiled the all-new dual console L-290DC
model under the Limestone® banner. In August, the company debuted
its new center console Aquasport 3000CC, the flagship model for
Aquasport, with orders and shipments commencing in the fall of
2021. In July, Limestone delivered its first production model, the
L-200CC center console, and has been making bi-weekly shipments.
Production and shipments of the revitalized L-290CD, L-250R and
L-200R have been scheduled to commence in the 4th Quarter,
with the L-270CD following in late Q1 2022.
Manufacturing Leadership Team
AdditionsImproving the production process and unit output
to meet the order backlog the Company is experiencing has been
critical to Limestone’s success. Equally important has been the
Company’s prioritization to further develop and expand its
Manufacturing Leadership Team at the company’s White Bluff
boatbuilding headquarters. Four new leadership positions were
recently filled, including three managerial positions, with the
hiring of a controller, procurement manager, human resources (HR)
manager, and production manager.
These crucial roles and the talented,
field-experienced individuals added to fill them provide Limestone
with the necessary skillsets to continue to execute on its
strategic growth plan. Prior to the acquisition of the
manufacturing facility and associated boat brands produced there,
the company recognized that certain investments in new management
and leadership positions would be required in order to establish
the best working environment for its production team members, and
to effectively position the company to meet the highest quality
standards for personnel, craftsmanship, materials and throughput.
These new leaders and their combined industry experience will help
lead Limestone into the future by providing a solid foundation for
sustainable and long-lasting growth.
Maximizing Product Cycle
TimesThe Limestone Boat Company continues to maximize
production cycle times and its supply chain, ensuring it will
achieve the necessary depth in brand lineup for its network of
dealers. The Company continues to streamline its offering in the
face of ongoing supply chain challenges to ensure predictability of
production, quality throughput, and meeting its target revenue and
margin goals.
Corporate Management Team
AdditionsIn addition to the managerial roles established
at Limestone’s Tennessee-based manufacturing facility, the company
has also bolstered its corporate management team with the hire of
new Director of Marketing, Keith McDevitt. McDevitt brings a strong
history of managing luxury brands and dealer networks in the
consumer durables space, adding yet another layer of expertise for
the Limestone team.
“In the competitive boatbuilding environment,
it’s important to establish and elevate your brands effectively and
consistently - not only for the consumers, but also for those that
represent and sell our products on a daily basis, our superior
dealer network,” said Hanson. “Keith’s experience and leadership,
alongside our marine-savvy brand management team and Agency
partners, helps us set a course to attain solidified market share
growth with our various model lines.”
Engagement of Market
MakerLimestone announces it has engaged the services of
Independent Trading Group ("ITG") to provide market-making services
in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") policies. ITG will
trade shares of the Company on the TSXV and all other trading
venues with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and
improving the liquidity of the Company's common shares. Under the
agreement, ITG will receive compensation of CAD$5,000 per
month, payable monthly in advance. The agreement is for an initial
term of three months and will renew for additional one month terms
unless terminated. The agreement may be terminated by either party
with 30 days' notice. There are no performance factors contained in
the agreement and ITG will not receive shares or options as
compensation. ITG and the Company are unrelated and unaffiliated
entities and at the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its
principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the
securities of the Company. The engagement is subject to regulatory
approval.
ABOUT LIMESTONE BOAT COMPANY
LIMITED:The Limestone Boat Company – owner and builder of
Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats - is publicly
traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol
BOAT. They are headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario with a 145,000
sq. ft. manufacturing facility in White Bluff, Tennessee. The
company is backed by a large, skilled labor force and dealer
partners throughout the United States and the Canadian Great Lakes
Region.
For more information, contact: Investor Relations: Bill
Mitoulas800-720-2395bill@limestoneboats.comWebsite:
www.limestoneboatcompany.com
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