BRIDGEVIEW, IL / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2022 / Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTX) ("Manitex" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, today announced results for the first quarter of 2022.

Q1 Financial Highlights

• Net sales increased 28% to $60.4 million, compared to $47.2 million in the first quarter of 2021;
• Net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021;
• Adjusted net income* for the first quarter of 2022 was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with a loss of $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per share for the first quarter of 2021;
• Adjusted EBITDA* increased to $2.7 million, or 4.4% of net sales compared to $1.9 million, or 3.9% of net sales in 2021 and compared to $0.3 million, or 1.0% of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2021;
• Backlog of $206 million, as of March 31, 2022, represents a 145% increase since March 31, 2021; the Company's book-to-bill ratio was 1.3:1 for the first quarter of 2022;
• Net debt was $31.5 million compared to $23.8 million at the end of the year; representing a leverage ratio of 3.5 times trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA*

Subsequent Items

On April 11, 2022, the company simultaneously announced that Michael Coffey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, the closing of the acquisition of Rabern Rentals, and a new credit facility in the US. Total liquidity was estimated in the range of $35-$40 million at the close of this transaction.

"First quarter results reflect gains in sales, bookings, and a strong backlog that has surpassed $200 million," said Michael Coffey, CEO of Manitex International. "We are pleased with the strong demand for our products, across our product portfolio, both in North America and in Europe, and the backlog indicates that sales will continue to show good momentum throughout the rest of the year."

"Importantly, we continued to implement measures to address inflationary cost and supply chain pressures. These actions delivered improved results and should enable further benefit in the coming quarters. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, we completed the acquisition of Rabern Rentals, and while it will represent just a small portion of our revenues, we do expect it to be accretive to our Adjusted EBITDA, starting in the 2nd quarter. As we noted in our Form 8-k/a filed on April 21, 2022, Rabern Rentals had 2021 revenues of approximately $21 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million."

"A focus on process efficiency, supply chain optimization and operational excellence will guide us as we battle inflationary and supply chain headwinds, which are impacting many equipment manufacturers at this time. We will be leveraging our global resources, implementing improved production processes and working on numerous initiatives that will translate into improved margins and EBITDA contributions for our business," concluded Coffey.

Financial Results for the First Quarter ended March 31, 2022

Net sales for the first quarter were $60.4 million compared to $47.2 million for the first quarter of 2021, and the Company reported a net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income* for the first quarter of 2022 was $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with a loss of $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per share for the first quarter of 2021.

* Adjusted numbers are discussed in greater detail and reconciled under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items" below.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call with an accompanying slide presentation, in the morning Wednesday, May 4, at 11:00 AM ET, to discuss the results with the investment community. Anyone interested in participating in the call should dial 877-407-0792 from within the United States or 201-689-8263 if calling internationally. A replay will be available and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 or 412-317-6671. Please use passcode 13728733 to access the replay. The call will be broadcast live and archived for 90 days over the internet with accompanying slides, accessible at the Company's website at www.manitexinternational.com/eventspresentations.aspx.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items

In this press release, we refer to various non-GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures which management uses to evaluate operating performance, to establish internal budgets and targets, and to compare the Company's financial performance against such budgets and targets. These non-GAAP measures, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures being disclosed by other companies. While adjusted financial measures are not intended to replace any presentation included in our consolidated financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be considered an alternative to operating performance or an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity, we believe these measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating results, capital expenditure and working capital requirements and the ongoing performance of its underlying businesses. A reconciliation of Adjusted GAAP financial measures is included with this press release. Results of operations reflect continuing operations. All per share amounts are on a fully diluted basis. The amounts described below are unaudited, are reported in thousands of U.S. dollars, and are as of the dates indicated.

About Manitex International, Inc.

Manitex International, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of highly engineered mobile cranes (truck mounted straight-mast and knuckle boom cranes, industrial cranes), truck mounted aerial work platforms and specialized industrial equipment. Our products, which are manufactured in facilities located in the USA and Europe, are targeted to selected niche markets where their unique designs and engineering excellence fill the needs of our customers and provide a competitive advantage. We have consistently added to our portfolio of branded products and equipment both through internal development and focused acquisitions to diversify and expand our sales and profit base while remaining committed to our niche market strategy. Our brands include Manitex, PM, MAC, PM-Tadano, Oil & Steel, Valla, and Rabern Rentals.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Company Contact
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Peter Seltzberg, Capital Markets and Corporate Advisory
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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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SOURCE: Manitex International, Inc.