BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manitex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNTX) ("Manitex" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of truck cranes, specialized industrial equipment, and construction equipment rental solutions to infrastructure and construction markets, today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

(all comparisons versus the prior year period unless otherwise noted)

• Net revenue of $66.5 million
• Gross profit of $16.0 million; gross margin of 24.1%
• Net Income of $0.4 million; Adjusted Net Income of $1.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share
• Adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.8%
• On September 12, announced an agreement to be acquired by Tadano, Ltd. (“Tadano”) for $5.80 in cash per share

THIRD QUARTER 2024 PERFORMANCE

Manitex reported net revenue of $66.5 million for the third quarter 2024, down 6.7% from net revenue of $71.3 million for the same period last year owing primarily to a revenue decline in sales of aerial work platforms and chassis sales, partially offset by growth in the Rental segment.

Lifting Equipment Segment revenue was $57.3 million during the third quarter 2024, a decrease of 10.1%, versus the prior-year period. The revenue decrease was a result of the aforementioned lower sales of aerial work platforms and chassis sales.

Rental Equipment Segment revenue was $9.3 million in the third quarter 2024, an increase of 22.0% versus the prior year, driven by strong end-market demand and investments in rental fleet growth.

Total gross profit was $16.0 million in the third quarter, a decrease of 3.4% from the prior-year period, as revenue headwinds were partially offset by lower material costs driven by supply chain initiatives and increased contribution from the Rental segment. As a result of these factors, gross profit margin increased 83 basis points to 24.1% during the third quarter 2024.

SG&A expense was $9.9 million for the third quarter, down from $10.5 million for the comparable period last year. R&D costs of $0.7 million were down from $0.9 million from last year.

Operating income was $4.4 million for the third quarter 2024, compared to $5.2 million for the same period last year. Third quarter 2024 results include transaction costs of $1.0 million related to the pending acquisition by Tadano. Third quarter operating margin was 6.7%, compared to 7.3% in the prior year period.

Net income was $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2024, compared to a net income of $1.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $8.5 million for the third quarter 2024, or 12.8% of sales, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $8.5 million, or 11.9% of sales, for the same period last year. See Non-GAAP reconciliations in the appendix of this release.

As of September 30, 2024, total backlog was $97 million, down from $170 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2023.

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

As of September 30, 2024, total debt was $88.2 million. Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, were $4.5 million, resulting in net debt of $83.7 million. Net leverage was 2.5x at the end of the third quarter 2024, down from 2.9x at the end of fourth quarter 2023.

TADANO ACQUISITION

On September 12, 2024, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Tadano, Ltd. (“Tadano”) in an all-cash transaction at an equity value of $123 million and total transaction value of $223 million, including outstanding debt.

Under the terms of the transaction, Manitex shareholders will receive $5.80 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, Manitex’s shares will no longer trade on NASDAQ or any other public market. The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2025, subject to approval by Manitex shareholders, receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Please see "No Offer or Solicitation,” “Additional Information Regarding the Merger and Where to Find It" and "Certain Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation" below for important additional information regarding the proposed merger and related matters.

Given the Company’s pending acquisition by Tadano, Manitex is not hosting a conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results, and the Company is no longer providing financial guidance.

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 condensed 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 expenditures 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. All per share amounts are on a fully diluted basis. The quarterly amounts described below are unaudited, are reported in thousands of U.S. dollars, and are as of the dates indicated.

ABOUT MANITEX INTERNATIONAL

Manitex International is a leading provider of mobile truck cranes, industrial lifting solutions, aerial work platforms, construction equipment and rental solutions that serve general construction, crane companies, and heavy industry. The company engineers and manufactures its products in North America and Europe, distributing through independent dealers worldwide. Our brands include Manitex, PM, Oil & Steel, Valla, and Rabern Rentals.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Manitex or the solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, such registration requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE MERGER AND WHERE TO FIND IT

This communication relates to the proposed merger involving Manitex, Tadano and Lift SPC Inc. (“Merger Sub”)., whereby Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Manitex (the “proposed merger”), with Manitex as the surviving corporation. The proposed merger will be submitted to the shareholders of Manitex for their consideration at a special meeting of the shareholders. In connection therewith, Manitex intends to file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “definitive proxy statement”) which will be mailed or otherwise disseminated to Manitex’s shareholders when it becomes available, together with a proxy card, and a transaction statement on Schedule 13e-3 that will be filed jointly with Tadano. Manitex and Tadano may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed merger. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED, PRIOR TO MAKING ANY INVESTMENT OR VOTING DECISION, TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, SCHEDULE 13E-3 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Shareholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, the Schedule 13e-3 filing and other documents containing important information about Manitex, Tadano and the proposed merger, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained on Manitex’s website at www.manitexinternational.com or by contacting Manitex’s Corporate Secretary at (708) 237-2052 or InvestorCom LLC, Manitex’s proxy solicitor, at (877) 972-0090 or proxy@investor-com.com.

This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

Manitex, Tadano and certain of their directors, executive officers and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed merger. Information regarding Manitex’s directors and executive officers is contained in Manitex’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 29, 2024, the proxy statement supplement, which was filed with the SEC on June 18, 2024, and Manitex’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024 and in subsequent documents filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the definitive proxy statement, Schedule 13e-3 and other relevant documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed merger, if and when they become available. Free copies of these materials may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Safe Harbor Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature which express the beliefs and expectations of management including statements regarding the Company's expected results of operations or liquidity; statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates or forecasts as to our business, financial and operational results and future economic performance; and statements of management's goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "project," "continuing," "ongoing," "expect," "we believe," "we intend," "may," "will," "should," "could," and similar expressions. Such statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors and additional information are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Although we believe that these statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Backlog is defined as orders for equipment which have not yet shipped as well as orders by foreign subsidiaries for international deliveries. The disclosure of backlog aids in the analysis the Company's customers' demand for product, as well as the ability of the Company to meet that demand.

Backlog is not necessarily indicative of sales to be recognized in a specified future period.

Net debt is calculated using the Consolidated Balance Sheet amounts for current and long-term portion of long-term debt, capital lease obligations, notes payable, and revolving credit facilities minus cash and cash equivalents.