VSE Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results

Revenue Increased 38% Year-over-Year; Record Setting $105 Million Revenue Quarter for Aviation

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC, "VSE", or the "Company"), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services for land, sea and air transportation assets for government and commercial markets, today announced results for the second quarter 2022.

SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

(As compared to the Second Quarter 2021)

• Total Revenues of $241.7 million increased 38%

• GAAP Net Income of $7.5 million increased $19.9 million

• GAAP EPS (Diluted) of $0.59 increased $1.56

• Adjusted EBITDA of $22.9 million increased 21%

• Adjusted Net Income of $9.6 million increased 25%

• Adjusted EPS (Diluted) of $0.75 increased 25%

Aviation segment revenue increased 121% year-over-year to a record $105.0 million in the second quarter 2022. The year-over-year revenue improvement was attributable to share gains within the Business and General Aviation (B&GA) market and continued commercial end-market recovery. Aviation distribution and repair revenue increased 177% and 37%, respectively, in the second quarter 2022 versus the prior-year period. The Aviation segment reported operating income of $6.5 million in the second quarter, compared to an operating loss of $22.3 million in the same period of 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA increased by 198% in the second quarter to $11.9 million, versus $4.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.4%, an increase of 293 basis points versus the prior-year period, driven by execution of new program awards and end-market recovery. 

Fleet segment revenue increased 12% year-over-year to $64.7 million in the second quarter 2022. Revenues from commercial customers increased 48% on a year-over-year basis, driven by growth in commercial fleet demand and e-commerce fulfillment sales. Commercial revenue represented 40% of total Fleet segment revenue in the period. Segment adjusted EBITDA increased 10% year-over-year to $7.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.0%, flat with the prior-year period.

Federal and Defense segment revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $72.0 million in the second quarter 2022, driven by growth in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program with the U.S. Navy along with a steady increase in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution services, offset by the expiration of a certain U.S. Army contract. Segment adjusted EBITDA declined 58% year-over-year to $3.4 million in the period, given a higher mix of cost-plus contracts. Funded backlog decreased 1% year-to-date to $183 million while bookings decreased 9% year-to-date, primarily driven by the expiration of a certain U.S. Army contract.

STRATEGIC UPDATE

During the second quarter, VSE continued to effectively execute its business transformation roadmap, with a focus on developing a market-leading aftermarket parts distribution and MRO services platform supporting higher-growth end-markets. Building long-term sustainable revenue channels, growing adjusted EBITDA, and optimizing legacy programs remain key focus areas for value creation. The Company’s second quarter results demonstrate strong execution on recently awarded new business, organic investments to drive growth, and the continued optimization of legacy programs.

Building Long-Term, Sustainable Revenue Channels:

• During the second quarter, Aviation achieved its first-ever quarter exceeding $100M of revenue, growing more than 121% year-over-year, supported by growth in distribution and MRO revenue channels, and growth within both commercial and business and general aviation (B&GA) customer markets.

• More than 50% of Aviation second quarter revenue is a result of the successful implementation of more than $1.5B of new awards signed in the last 18 months, and contributions from the 2021 Global Parts Group Inc. acquisition. VSE Aviation successfully launched new programs with a specific focus on the B&GA market. These programs expanded VSE's B&GA customer base from 100 in 2020 to over 3,000 unique B&GA customers in 2022. Further, all programs and integrations are performing ahead of initial expectations.

• Aviation MRO revenue increased 37% versus the prior-year period, driven by higher B&GA flight activity and maintenance, as well as recovery within commercial MRO customers. New, organic repair capability additions and share of wallet expansion in the B&GA space contributed to this outperformance.

• During the second quarter, Fleet continued to generate strong revenue growth across its commercial fleet and e-commerce fulfillment businesses, resulting in a 48% year-over-year increase in commercial revenue. The continued diversification strategy is reflected in commercial revenue now comprising 40% of Fleet segment total revenue, up from 10% in 2019. These results are driven by sustained program execution and strong end-market demand. The Fleet segment continues to expand operations and supply chain capabilities to meet growing demand.

• The Federal and Defense segment won $4 million of new Distribution and Logistics Agency (DLA) awards in the second quarter, representing a 2.5x book-to-bill ratio year-to-date. This revenue channel builds on new capabilities, allowing the Federal and Defense segment to serve its customers by providing more comprehensive solutions for their global supply chain.

Growing Adjusted EBITDA:

• Aviation segment adjusted EBITDA grew to $11.9 million in the second quarter, an increase of 198% versus the prior-year period. Increased MRO activity continued to drive margin expansion. Commercial MRO revenue remains at approximately 75% of 2019 levels, in line with commercial airline end-market activity, and is anticipated to recover by 2024.

• Fleet segment adjusted EBITDA grew to $7.7 million, up 10% year-over-year. The segment's strong focus on commercial growth continues, underpinned by robust class 4-8 and heavy-duty vehicle aftermarket activity.

Optimizing Legacy Programs:

• Fleet segment's USPS revenue grew to $36.9 million, up 4% in the second quarter versus the prior-year period. Servicing all vehicle types in the 230,000+ USPS vehicle fleet, the Fleet segment continues its long history of serving as an essential part of USPS maintenance operations in support of their complex supply chain.

• Federal and Defense revenue on the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) contract increased 43% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2022, primarily resulting from efforts related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support in Bahrain.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

“During the second quarter, we continued to advance our growth and diversification strategy, while demonstrating focused execution on new program wins, both of which contributed to strong year-over-year growth in revenue and profitability,” stated John Cuomo, President and CEO of VSE Corporation. “We delivered another record-revenue quarter within both Aviation and commercial Fleet, leveraging our customer-centric aftermarket distribution and MRO value proposition. Our results for the first half of 2022 demonstrate the strength and resiliency of the VSE team, and the demand for our products and services in the growing, fragmented markets we serve.”

“Our Aviation segment reported a record quarter, as revenue increased 121% on a year-over-year basis to more than $105 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin increased 293 basis points to 11.4% in the second quarter,” continued Cuomo. “This performance was supported by a combination of recent market share gains, together with improved demand within both commercial aviation and B&GA end-markets. The Aviation segment continues to execute with excellence on both legacy and new programs wins.”

“Within our Fleet segment, commercial revenue increased 48% on a year-year basis in the second quarter, supported by demand across both our commercial fleet and e-commerce channels,” continued Cuomo. “We will continue to make investments in this growing market, as our customers value our team's ability to solve their complex supply chain distribution challenges.”

“We generated strong momentum across all of our business segments in the first half of 2022,” stated Stephen Griffin, CFO of VSE Corporation. “Our second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $22.9 million, up $4.0 million year-over-year, supports the growth and profitability outlook we communicated in first quarter 2022,” continued Griffin. “As previously communicated, we expect to generate positive cash flow for the full year, as well as a corresponding improvement in net leverage. We look forward to updating shareholders on the progress of our strategy during our Investor Day later this year.”

FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $91 million in cash and unused commitment availability under its $350 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2024. As of June 30, 2022, VSE had total net debt outstanding of $308 million and $84.3 million of trailing-twelve months adjusted EBITDA.

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, 2022 and June 30, 2021:

The Company reported $1.5 million and $2.7 million of total capital expenditures for three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

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 Net Income and Adjusted EPS to Net Income

Reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income

Reconciliation of Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income (Loss)

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, forward contract loss provision and 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 the 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.

CONFERENCE CALL

A conference call will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. EST 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 11, 2022:

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.

FEDERAL & DEFENSE
Logistics & Sustainment Services

VSE's Federal & Defense segment provides aftermarket MRO and logistics services to improve operational readiness and extend the lifecycle of military vehicles, ships and aircraft for the U.S. Armed Forces, federal agencies and international defense customers. Core services include base operations support, procurement, supply chain management, vehicle, maritime and aircraft sustainment services, IT and data management services and energy consulting.

Please refer to the Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on or about July 28, 2022 for more details on our second quarter 2022 results. Also, refer to VSE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 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, the impact of widespread health developments, the health and economic impact thereof, and the governmental, commercial, consumer and other responses thereto, 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, 2021. 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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INVESTOR

Noel Ryan
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Source: VSE Corporation

Released July 27, 2022