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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2008.
Commission File No. 1-14173
MARINEMAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   59-3496957
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification
Number)
     
18167 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 300    
Clearwater, Florida   33764
(Address of principal executive offices)   (ZIP Code)
727-531-1700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o    Accelerated filer þ    Non-accelerated filer   o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock on May 4, 2008 was 18,368,583.
 
 

 


 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2007     2008     2007     2008  
Revenue
  $ 325,082     $ 233,262     $ 559,113     $ 448,530  
Cost of sales
    252,554       178,783       430,231       345,927  
 
                       
Gross profit
    72,528       54,479       128,882       102,603  
 
                               
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    59,533       56,198       115,698       109,389  
 
                       
Income (loss) from operations
    12,995       (1,719 )     13,184       (6,786 )
 
                               
Interest expense
    7,547       5,952       14,087       11,833  
 
                       
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit)
    5,448       (7,671 )     (903 )     (18,619 )
 
                               
Income tax provision (benefit)
    2,116       (4,162 )     (449 )     (8,691 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,332     $ (3,509 )   $ (454 )   $ (9,928 )
 
                       
 
                               
Basic net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.18     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.54 )
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.17     $ (0.19 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.54 )
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share:
                               
 
                               
Basic
    18,377,902       18,363,692       18,332,346       18,364,187  
 
                       
Diluted
    19,042,015       18,363,692       18,332,346       18,364,187  
 
                       
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
    September 30,     March 31,  
    2007     2008  
            (Unaudited)  
ASSETS
 
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 30,375     $ 24,116  
Accounts receivable, net
    57,333       60,337  
Inventories, net
    478,039       553,890  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    8,997       5,950  
Deferred tax assets
    6,485       7,068  
 
           
Total current assets
    581,229       651,361  
 
               
Property and equipment, net
    118,960       119,437  
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
    121,174       121,160  
Other long-term assets
    4,515       4,167  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 825,878     $ 896,125  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 19,980     $ 16,364  
Customer deposits
    33,420       18,397  
Accrued expenses
    27,044       30,705  
Short-term borrowings
    326,000       419,000  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    4,396       4,433  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    410,840       488,899  
 
               
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
    26,437       24,210  
Deferred tax liabilities
    11,971       11,394  
Other long-term liabilities
    3,071       3,991  
 
           
Total liabilities
    452,319       528,494  
 
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at September 30, 2007 and March 31, 2008
           
Common stock, $.001 par value, 24,000,000 shares authorized, 18,379,864 and 18,368,369 shares issued and outstanding, net of shares held in treasury, at September 30, 2007 and March 31, 2008, respectively
    19       19  
Additional paid-in capital
    167,912       173,720  
Retained earnings
    220,375       209,893  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    28       (191 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 719,600 and 790,900 shares held at September 30, 2007 and March 31, 2008, respectively
    (14,775 )     (15,810 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    373,559       367,631  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 825,878     $ 896,125  
 
           
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2007     2008     2007     2008  
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,332     $ (3,509 )   $ (454 )   $ (9,928 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Change in fair market value of derivative instruments, net of tax benefit of $5 and $105 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively, and net of tax benefit of $303 and $137 for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively
    (8 )     (167 )     (484 )     (219 )
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (loss), net of tax of $49 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and net of tax benefit of $13 for the six months ended March 31, 2007
    (78 )           20        
 
                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 3,246     $ (3,676 )   $ (918 )   $ (10,147 )
 
                       
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                                                         
                                    Accumulated                
                    Additional             Other             Total  
    Common Stock     Paid-in     Retained     Comprehensive     Treasury     Stockholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Stock     Equity  
                     
BALANCE, September 30, 2007
    18,379,864     $ 19     $ 167,912     $ 220,375     $ 28     $ (14,775 )   $ 373,559  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Cumulative effect of adoption of FIN 48
                        (554 )                 (554 )
 
                                                       
Net loss
                      (9,928 )                 (9,928 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    (71,300 )                             (1,035 )     (1,035 )
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan
    58,667             726                         726  
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options
    96,973             981                         981  
Stock-based compensation
    4,165             3,880                         3,880  
Tax benefits of options exercised
                  221                         221  
Conversion of restricted stock awards to restricted stock units
    (100,000 )                                    
Change in fair market value of derivative instruments, net of tax benefit
                            (219 )           (219 )
                         
BALANCE, March 31, 2008
    18,368,369     $ 19     $ 173,720     $ 209,893     $ (191 )   $ (15,810 )   $ 367,631  
                         
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2008  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net loss
  $ (454 )   $ (9,928 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    4,709       4,604  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (227 )     (1,023 )
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    (4 )     (22 )
Cumulative effect of adoption of FIN 48
          (554 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    3,563       3,880  
Tax benefits of options exercised
    534       220  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    (392 )     (177 )
(Increase) decrease in —
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (7,720 )     (3,004 )
Inventories, net
    (85,112 )     (75,851 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    1,751       3,038  
(Decrease) increase in —
               
Accounts payable
    (15,457 )     (3,616 )
Customer deposits
    9,316       (15,023 )
Accrued expenses
    2,849       4,581  
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (86,644 )     (92,875 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (2,539 )     (5,066 )
Net cash used in acquisitions of businesses, net assets, and intangible assets
    (5,497 )      
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    19       22  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (8,017 )     (5,044 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net borrowings on short-term borrowings
    93,000       93,000  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (2,318 )     (2,189 )
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under option and employee purchase plans
    1,963       1,707  
Purchase of treasury stock
          (1,035 )
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    392       177  
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    93,037       91,660  
 
           
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (1,624 )     (6,259 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    25,113       30,375  
 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 23,489     $ 24,116  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid for:
               
Interest
  $ 13,137     $ 11,683  
Income taxes
  $ 15,881     $ 2,093  
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MARINEMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
(UNAUDITED)
1. COMPANY BACKGROUND:
     We are the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States. We engage primarily in the retail sale, brokerage, and service of new and used boats, motors, trailers, marine parts, and accessories and offer slip and storage accommodations in certain locations. In addition, we arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended service contracts. As of March 31, 2008, we operated through 88 retail locations in 22 states, consisting of Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
     We are the nation’s largest retailer of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Cabo, and Hatteras recreational boats and yachts, all of which are manufactured by Brunswick Corporation (Brunswick). Sales of new Brunswick boats accounted for approximately 57% of our revenue in fiscal 2007. Brunswick is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine products and marine engines. We believe we represented in excess of 12% of all Brunswick marine sales, including approximately 46% of its Sea Ray boat sales, during our 2007 fiscal year.
     We have dealer agreements with Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Cabo, Hatteras Yachts, Mercury Marine, and Baja Marine Corporation, all subsidiaries or divisions of Brunswick. We also have dealer agreements with Azimut and Ferretti Group, including Bertram. These agreements allow us to purchase, stock, sell, and service these manufacturers’ boats and products. These agreements also allow us to use these manufacturers’ names, trade symbols, and intellectual properties in our operations.
     Our operating dealership subsidiaries that carry the Sea Ray product line are each a party to a multi-year dealer agreement with Brunswick covering Sea Ray products and are the exclusive dealers of Sea Ray boats in their geographic markets. We are party to a multi-year dealer agreement with Hatteras Yachts that gives us the exclusive right to sell Hatteras Yachts throughout the state of Florida, excluding the Florida panhandle. We are also the exclusive dealer for Hatteras Yachts throughout the state of Texas. We are also the exclusive dealer for Cabo Yachts throughout the state of Florida. We are also party to a dealer agreement with Ferretti Group and Bertram Yachts. The agreement appoints us as the exclusive dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, and Mochi Craft yachts and other recreational boats for the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas. The agreement also appoints us as the exclusive dealer for Bertram in the United States (excluding the Florida peninsula and Texas), Canada, and the Bahamas. We are also the exclusive dealer for Italy-based Azimut-Benetti Group’s product lines Azimut and Atlantis mega-yachts, yachts, and other recreational boats for the Northeast United States from Maryland to Maine. We believe the non-Brunswick brands offer a migration for our existing customer base or fill a void in our product offerings, and accordingly, do not compete with the business generated from our other prominent brands.
     As is typical in the industry, we deal with manufacturers, other than Sea Ray and Hatteras Yachts, under renewable annual dealer agreements, each of which gives us the right to sell various makes and models of boats within a given geographic region. Any change or termination of these agreements for any reason, or changes in competitive, regulatory, or marketing practices, including rebate or incentive programs, could adversely affect our results of operations. Although there are a limited number of manufacturers of the type of boats and products that we sell, we believe that adequate alternative sources would be available to replace any manufacturer other than Brunswick as a product source. These alternative sources may not be available at the time of any interruption, and alternative products may not be available at comparable terms, which could affect operating results adversely.
     Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets. With the exception of Florida, we generally realize significantly lower sales and higher levels of inventories, and related short-term borrowings, in the quarterly periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and recreation shows in January stimulates boat sales and allows us to reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. Our business will become substantially more seasonal as we acquire dealers that operate in colder regions of the United States.

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2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
     These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information, the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. All adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation, have been reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The operating results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in future periods.
     The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. The estimates made by us in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include valuation allowances, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, valuation of long-lived assets, and valuation of accruals. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
     In order to provide comparability between periods presented, certain amounts have been reclassified from the previously reported unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statement presentation of the current period. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
3. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
     During June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48), an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Effective October 1, 2007, we adopted FIN 48. See Note 6, Income Taxes, for the effects of adopting FIN 48 on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently assessing the implications of this standard and evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157 on our consolidated financial statements.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS 159), which permits an entity to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently assessing the implications of this standard and evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on our consolidated financial statements.
     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations”. SFAS 141R will require among other things, the expensing of direct transaction costs, in process research and development to be capitalized, certain contingent assets and liabilities to be recognized at fair value and earn-out arrangements may be required to be measured at fair value recognized each period in earnings. In addition, certain material adjustments will be required to be made to purchase accounting entries at the initial acquisition date and will cause revisions to previously issued financial information in subsequent filings. SFAS is effective for transactions occurring after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and may have a material impact on our

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consolidated financial position, results from operations and cash flows should we enter into a material business combination after the standards effective date.
     In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – An Amendment to SFAS 133. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments accounted for under SFAS 133 and requires entities to provide greater transparency on how and why entities use derivative instruments, how derivative instruments are accounted for under SFAS 133 and the effect the derivative instruments may have on the results of operations and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Since SFAS 161 only applies to disclosures it will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results from operations and cash flows.
4. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
     We account for goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142). Under this standard, we assess the impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We have considered the recent downturn in our business and believe that an impairment does not exist as of March 31, 2008. We will continue to monitor our business prospects and the impact on the valuation of our goodwill and identifiable intangibles. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we would recognize an impairment loss. We measure any potential impairment based on various business valuation methodologies, including a projected discounted cash flow method.
     We have determined that our most significant acquired identifiable intangible assets are the dealer agreements of dealerships that we have acquired, which are indefinite-lived intangible assets. We completed the annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets. We will continue to test goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. To date, we have not recognized any impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets in the application of SFAS 142.
     The carrying amounts of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for the period from September 30, 2007 to March 31, 2008 are as follows (amounts in thousands):
                         
            Identifiable        
            Intangible        
    Goodwill     Assets     Total  
Balance, September 30, 2007
  $ 97,446     $ 23,728     $ 121,174  
Changes during the period
          (14 )     (14 )
 
                 
Balance, March 31, 2008
  $ 97,446     $ 23,714     $ 121,160  
 
                 
5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITY:
     We account for derivative instruments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133” (SFAS 138) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 149), (collectively SFAS 133). Under these standards, we record all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. Generally, if a derivative instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge, we record the change in the fair value of the derivative in other comprehensive income to the extent the derivative is effective, and recognize the change in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. If a derivative instrument is designated as a fair value hedge, we recognize the change in fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk in earnings in the current period. Our interest rate hedges have been determined to be effective and are designated as cash flow hedges.
     During the six months ended March 31, 2008, we entered into six interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of approximately $23.2 million, that mature between September 2012 and June 2016, which are designated as cash flow hedges that effectively convert a portion of the floating rate debt to fixed rates ranging from 4.36% to 4.87%. Since all of the critical terms of the swaps exactly match those of the hedged debt, no ineffectiveness has been identified in the hedging relationships. Consequently, we record all changes in fair value as

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a component of other comprehensive income. We periodically determine the effectiveness of the swap by determining that the critical terms still match, determining that the future interest payments are still probable of occurrence, and evaluating the likelihood of the counterparty’s compliance with the terms of the swaps. At March 31, 2008, the swap agreements had a total negative fair value of approximately $161,000, which was recorded in other long-term assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
     During fiscal 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $4.0 million that matures in June 2015, which is designated as a cash flow hedge and effectively converts a portion of the floating rate debt to a fixed rate of 5.67%. Since all of the critical terms of the swap exactly match those of the hedged debt, no ineffectiveness has been identified in the hedging relationship. Consequently, we record all changes in fair value as a component of other comprehensive income. We periodically determine the effectiveness of the swap by determining that the critical terms still match, determining that the future interest payments are still probable of occurrence, and evaluating the likelihood of the counterparty’s compliance with the terms of the swap. At March 31, 2008, the swap agreement had a negative fair value of approximately $149,000, which was recorded in other long-term assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
6. INCOME TAXES:
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes of income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under FIN 48, the impact of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return must be recognized in the financial statements at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized in the financial statements unless it is more likely than not of being sustained. We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 as of October 1, 2007 and as a result, we recognized a charge of approximately $554,000 to the October 1, 2007 retained earnings balance.
     As of March 31, 2008, we had approximately $2.0 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits, of which approximately $1.4 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. There have been no significant changes to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the six months ended March 31, 2008.
     Consistent with our prior practices, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions will be recognized as a component of income tax expense. As of the date of adoption, interest and penalties represented approximately $630,000 of the gross unrecognized tax benefits. There have no significant changes subsequent to adoption.
     Since inception, we have been subject to tax by both federal and state taxing authorities. Until the respective statutes of limitations expire, we are subject to income tax audits in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for fiscal years prior to 2004 and for the majority of the state jurisdictions we are not subject to audits prior to the 2003 fiscal year.
     It is reasonably possible that a change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could occur in the next 12 months based on examinations by tax authorities, the expiration of statutes of limitations, or potential settlements of outstanding positions. It is not possible to estimate a range of the possible changes at this time. However, we do not expect the change to be significant to the overall balance of unrecognized tax benefits.
7. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:
     During March 2008, we entered into an amendment to modify certain financial covenants and terms of our second amended and restated credit and security agreement entered into in June 2006. The amendment modified the threshold of the “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” and the “Current Ratio”. During June 2007, we entered into an amendment to extend the term of our second amended and restated credit and security agreement entered into in June 2006. The credit facility provides us a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $500 million for working capital and inventory financing, with the amount of permissible borrowings determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The credit facility also permits approved-vendor floorplan borrowings of up to $20 million. The credit facility accrues interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 150 to 260 basis points, with the interest rate based upon the ratio of our net outstanding borrowings to our tangible net worth. The credit facility is secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The amended

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credit facility matures in May 2012, with two one-year renewal options. As of March 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all of the credit facility covenants and our additional available borrowings under our credit facility was approximately $81.0 million.
8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
     We issued a total of 159,805 shares of our common stock in conjunction with our 2007 Incentive Stock Plan (2007 Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Stock Purchase Plan) during the six months ended March 31, 2008. Our 2007 Plan provides for the grant of incentive and non-qualified stock options to acquire our common stock, the award of restricted stock and restricted stock units, the grant of common stock, the grant of stock appreciation rights, and the grant of other cash awards to key personnel, directors, consultants, independent contractors, and others providing valuable services to us. The Stock Purchase Plan is available to all our regular employees who have completed at least one year of continuous service.
     In November 2005, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan allowing our company to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of our common stock. Under the plan, we may buy back common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated blocks, dependant upon various factors, including price and availability of the shares, and general market conditions. At March 31, 2008, we had purchased an aggregate of 790,900 shares of common stock under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $15.8 million.
9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
     We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). Under this standard, we use the Black-Scholes valuation model for valuing all stock options and shares granted under the Stock Purchase Plan. Compensation for restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are measured at fair value on the grant date based on the number of shares expected to vest and the quoted market price of our common stock. We recognize compensation cost for all awards in earnings, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.
     During the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $3.6 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Tax benefits realized for tax deductions from option exercises for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, were approximately $534,000 and $220,000, respectively.
     Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, was approximately $2.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. We currently expect to satisfy share-based awards with registered shares available to be issued.
10. THE INCENTIVE STOCK PLANS:
     During February 2007, our stockholders approved a proposal to approve our 2007 Plan, which replaced our 1998 Incentive Stock Plan (1998 Plan). Our 2007 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, bonus stock, dividend equivalents, other stock related awards, and performance awards (collectively awards), that may be settled in cash, stock, or other property. Our 2007 Plan is designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our executives, employees, officers, directors, and independent contractors by providing such persons with annual and long-term performance incentives to expend their maximum efforts in the creation of stockholder value. The total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2007 Plan is equal to 1,000,000 shares, plus (i) any shares available for issuance and not subject to an award under the 1998 Plan, (ii) the number of shares with respect to which awards granted under the 2007 Plan and the 1998 Plan terminate without the issuance of the shares or where the shares are forfeited or repurchased; (iii) with respect to awards granted under the 2007 Plan and the 1998 Plan, the number of shares that are not issued as a result of the award being settled for cash or otherwise not issued in connection with the exercise or payment of the award; and (iv) the number of shares that are surrendered or withheld in payment of the exercise price of any award or any tax withholding requirements in connection with any award granted under the 2007 Plan and the 1998 Plan. The 2007 Plan terminates in February 2017, and awards may be granted at any time during the life of the 2007 Plan. The date on which awards vest are determined by the Board of Directors or the Plan Administrator. The exercise prices of options are determined by the Board of Directors or the Plan Administrator and are at least equal

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to the fair market value of shares of common stock on the date of grant. The term of options under the 2007 Plan may not exceed ten years. The options granted have varying vesting periods. To date, we have not settled or been under any obligation to settle any awards in cash.
     The following table summarizes option activity from September 30, 2007 through March 31, 2008:
                                         
                                    Weighted
                    Aggregate   Weighted   Average
    Shares           Intrinsic   Average   Remaining
    Available   Options   Value (in   Exercise   Contractual
    for Grant   Outstanding   thousands)   Price   Life
             
Balance at September 30, 2007
    1,230,841       2,156,545     $ 4,993     $ 17.36       5.2  
Options authorized
                                   
Options granted
    (25,000 )     25,000             $ 13.98          
Options cancelled/forfeited/expired
    56,787       (56,787 )           $ 20.13          
Restricted stock units issued
    (333,900 )                                
Options exercised
          (96,973 )           $ 10.11          
                               
Balance at March 31, 2008
    928,728       2,027,785     $ 2,482     $ 17.59       4.8  
                         
 
                                       
Exercisable at March 31, 2008
          1,157,885     $ 2,055     $ 13.81       3.3  
                         
     The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, was $12.74 and $7.27, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008 was approximately $1.4 million and $533,000, respectively.
     As of March 31, 2008, there was approximately $2.7 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested options that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years. The total fair value of options vested during the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008 was approximately $1.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
     We continued using the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of options granted during fiscal 2008. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
     The following are the weighted-average assumptions used for each respective period:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    March 31,   March 31,
    2007   2008   2007   2008
Dividend yield
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Risk-free interest rate
    4.6 %     2.9 %     4.6 %     3.3 %
Volatility
    43.1 %     44.4 %     42.6 %     43.9 %
Expected life
  7.5 years   7.5 years   6.2 years   7.5 years
11. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN:
     The 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (1998 ESPP) provides for up to 750,000 shares of common stock to be available for purchase by our regular employees who have completed at least one year of continuous service. The 1998 ESPP provides for implementation of up to 10 annual offerings beginning on the first day of October starting in 1998, with each offering terminating on September 30 of the following year. Each annual offering may be divided into two six-month offerings. For each offering, the purchase price per share will be the lower of (i) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the first day of the offering or (ii) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the last day of the offering. The purchase price is paid through periodic payroll deductions not to exceed 10% of the participant’s earnings during each offering period. However, no participant may purchase more than $25,000 worth of common stock annually.

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     During February 2008, our stockholders approved a proposal to approve our 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2008 ESPP), which will replace our 1998 ESPP. Our 2008 ESPP provides a method whereby our employees will have an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in our company through the purchase of shares of our common stock through accumulated voluntary payroll deductions. The total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2008 ESPP is equal to 500,000 shares plus the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 1998 ESPP that are not purchased as of the expiration of the 1998 ESPP. The 2008 ESPP will begin with the offering period commencing on October 1, 2008 and end on September 30, 2009, each annual offering may be divided into two six-month offerings commencing on October 1 and April 1, respectively, and terminating six months thereafter. The 2008 ESPP provides for implementation of up to 10 annual offerings, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2018. For each offering, the purchase price per share will be the lower of (i) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the first day of the offering or (ii) 85% of the closing price of the common stock on the last day of the offering. The purchase price is paid through periodic payroll deductions not to exceed 10% of the participant’s earnings during each offering period. However, no participant may purchase more than $25,000 worth of common stock annually.
     We continued using the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of options granted during fiscal 2007 and 2008. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
     The following are the weighted-average assumptions used for each respective period:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    March 31,   March 31,
    2007   2008   2007   2008
Dividend yield
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Risk-free interest rate
    5.1 %     2.9 %     5.1 %     2.9 %
Volatility
    39.0 %     56.3 %     39.0 %     56.3 %
Expected life
  six-months   six-months   six-months   six-months
12. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS:
     During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we granted restricted stock units to certain key employees pursuant to the 1998 Plan. The restricted stock units have vesting periods that become fully vested at the end of year five. The stock underlying the vested restricted stock units will be delivered upon vesting. We accounted for the restricted stock units using the measurement and recognition provisions of SFAS 123R. Accordingly, the fair value of the restricted stock units is measured on the grant date and recognized in earnings over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.
     During fiscal 2008, we granted restricted stock units, with both time-based and performance-based criteria pursuant to the 2007 Plan. These shares vest ratably over a four-year period and based on achieving financial performance targets of our company. Under SFAS 123R, we recognize compensation costs, net of forfeitures, over the vesting period for awards with performance conditions only if it is probable that the conditions will be satisfied. If the financial performance targets are not reached, or if an employee terminates their employment prior to the end of the vesting period, the corresponding performance-based restricted stock units will not be issued and the expense previously recognized will be reversed. We have recognized compensation costs associated with the performance-based restricted stock units based on our belief that obtaining the maximum performance targets is probable. The table below presents performance-based restricted stock units at the maximum number of restricted stock units that would vest if the maximum performance targets are met.

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     The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity from September 30, 2007 through March 31, 2008:
                 
            Weighted
            Average
            Grant Date
    Shares   Fair Value
       
Non-vested balance at September 30, 2007
    500,100     $ 28.30  
Changes during the period
               
Awards granted
    333,900     $ 15.68  
Awards vested
             
Awards forfeited
             
 
               
Non-vested balance at March 31, 2008
    834,000     $ 23.25  
 
               
     As of March 31, 2008, there was approximately $10.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units and restricted stock awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.4 years. These unrecognized compensation costs assume that the maximum performance targets are met for the respective restricted stock units.
13. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
     The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in the denominator for calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    March 31,   March 31,
    2007   2008   2007   2008
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in calculating basic earnings (loss) per share
    18,377,902       18,363,692       18,332,346       18,364,187  
 
                               
Effect of dilutive options
    664,113                    
 
                               
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share
    19,042,015       18,363,692       18,332,346       18,364,187  
 
                               
     For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008 all options outstanding have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because there effect would be anti-dilutive as a result of our net loss. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 options to purchase 739,900 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock and therefore, their effect would be anti-dilutive.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
     We are party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The ultimate liability, if any, associated with these matters was not material at March 31, 2008. While it is not feasible to determine the actual outcome of these actions as of March 31, 2008, we do not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
     This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to our future economic performance, plans and objectives for future operations, and projections of revenue and other financial items that are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including those listed under “Business-Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.
General
     We are the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States with fiscal 2007 revenue of approximately $1.3 billion. Through 88 retail locations in 22 states, we sell new and used recreational boats and related marine products, including engines, trailers, parts, and accessories. We also arrange related boat financing, insurance, and extended warranty contracts; provide boat repair and maintenance services; offer yacht and boat brokerage services; and, where available, offer slip and storage accommodations.
     MarineMax was incorporated in January 1998. We commenced with the acquisition of five independent recreational boat dealers on March 1, 1998. Since the initial acquisitions in March 1998, we have significantly expanded our operations through the acquisition of 20 recreational boat dealers, two boat brokerage operations, and two full-service yacht repair facilities. As a part of our acquisition strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with various recreational boat dealers regarding their potential acquisition by us. Potential acquisition discussions frequently take place over a long period of time and involve difficult business integration and other issues, including in some cases, management succession and related matters. As a result of these and other factors, a number of potential acquisitions that from time to time appear likely to occur do not result in binding legal agreements and are not consummated.
     Current economic conditions in areas in which we operate dealerships, including but not limited to Florida and California, had a negative impact on our operations. General economic conditions, consumer spending patterns, federal tax policies, interest rate levels, and the cost and availability of fuel can impact overall boat purchases and as a result may materially impact our revenues and cash flows. The cyclical nature of the recreational boating industry has adversely affected our business and results of operations. As general economic trends improve, we expect our financial strength and retailing strategies position us to capitalize on growth opportunities as they occur and will allow us to emerge from this challenging environment with greater earnings potential. The uncertainty associated with these adverse economic and industry factors will continue to impact the variability in our operating results from what we have historically experienced.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
     We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact and risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations when such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.
     In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of our financial condition and results of operations in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results form the basis for making judgments about various matters, including the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to our financial condition and results of operations and require our most

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difficult, subjective, and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Revenue Recognition
     We recognize revenue from boat, motor, and trailer sales, and parts and service operations at the time the boat, motor, trailer, or part is delivered to or accepted by the customer or service is completed. We recognize commissions earned from a brokerage sale at the time the related brokerage transaction closes. We recognize revenue from slip and storage services on a straight-line basis over the term of the slip or storage agreement. We recognize commissions earned by us for placing notes with financial institutions in connection with customer boat financing when we recognize the related boat sales. We also recognize marketing fees earned on credit life, accident and disability, and hull insurance products sold by third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the insurance product as evidenced by contract execution, or when the related boat sale is recognized. We also recognize commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution, or recognition of the related boat sale. We are charged back for a portion of these commissions should the customer terminate or default on the service contract prior to its scheduled maturity.
Vendor Consideration Received
     We account for consideration received from our vendors in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 02-16, “Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor” (EITF 02-16). EITF 02-16 most significantly requires us to classify interest assistance received from manufacturers as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales as opposed to netting the assistance against our interest expense incurred with our lenders. Pursuant to EITF 02-16, amounts received by us under our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers, are netted against related advertising expenses.
Inventories
     Inventory costs consist of the amount paid to acquire the inventory, net of vendor consideration and purchase discounts, and including the cost of equipment added, reconditioning costs, and transportation costs relating to acquiring inventory for sale. We state new boat, motor, and trailer inventories at the lower of cost, determined on a specific-identification basis, or market. We state used boat, motor, and trailer inventories, including trade-in’s, at the lower of cost, determined on a specific-identification basis, or market. We state parts and accessories at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out basis, or market. If the carrying amount of our inventory exceeds its fair value, we reduce the carrying amount to reflect fair value. We utilize our historical experience and consideration of current sales trends as the basis for our lower of cost or market analysis. If events occur and market conditions change, causing the fair value to fall below carrying value, further reductions may be required.
Valuation of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
     We account for goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141), and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and other Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142). SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets and reported separately from goodwill. We have determined that our most significant acquired identifiable intangible assets are dealer agreements, which are indefinite-lived intangible assets. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of goodwill or an identifiable intangible asset exceeds its fair value, we would recognize an impairment loss. We measure fair value based on various business valuation methodologies, including a projected discounted cash flow method. We completed our last annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, based on financial information as of the third quarter of fiscal 2007, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets. To date, we have not recognized any impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets in the application of SFAS 142. We will continue to test goodwill and identifiable intangible assets for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Prior to the adoption of

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SFAS 142, all purchase price in excess of the net tangible assets was recorded as goodwill and no identifiable intangible assets were recognized. Net goodwill and identifiable intangible assets amounted to approximately $97.4 million and $23.7 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2008.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
     We review property, plant, and equipment for impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS 144). SFAS 144 requires that long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the asset is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to the undiscounted future net cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair market value. Estimates of expected future cash flows represent our best estimate based on currently available information and reasonable and supportable assumptions. Any impairment recognized in accordance with SFAS 144 is permanent and may not be restored. To date, we have not recognized any impairment of long-lived assets in the application of SFAS 144.
Stock-Based Compensation
     Effective October 1, 2005, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R) for our share-based compensation plans. We adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized includes (a) the compensation cost for all share-based awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of October 1, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123 and (b) the compensation cost for all share-based awards granted subsequent to September 30, 2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. Results for prior periods have not been restated.
Income Taxes
     We account for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS 109) and Financial Accounting Standard Board Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). Under SFAS 109, we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Effective October 1, 2007, we adopted FIN 48 and established a recognition threshold and measurement principles for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. We also follow the guidance provided by FIN 48 on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
     We operate in multiple states with varying tax laws and are subject to both federal and state audits of our tax filings. We make estimates to determine that our tax reserves are adequate to cover audit adjustments, if any. Actual audit results could vary from the estimates recorded by us. As the number of years that are open for tax audits vary depending on tax jurisdiction, a number of years may elapse before a particular matter is audited and finally resolved. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or timing of resolution of a particular tax matter, we believe that our consolidated financial statements reflect the appropriate outcome of known tax contingencies.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
     The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates made by us in the accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to valuation allowances, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, valuation of long-lived assets, and valuation of accruals. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Consolidated Results of Operations
     The following discussion compares the three and six months ended March 31, 2008 with the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 and should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including the related notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Report.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
     Revenue. Revenue decreased $91.8 million, or 28.2%, to $233.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $325.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Of this decrease, $90.4 million was attributable to a 28.4% decline in comparable-store sales, and approximately $1.4 million, net, was attributable to stores opened or closed that are not eligible for inclusion in the comparable-store base for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decline in our comparable-store sales was due to softer economic conditions, which have adversely impacted our retail sales.
     Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased $18.0 million, or 24.9%, to $54.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $72.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 23.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from 22.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was due primarily to generally stable product margins on the boats sold and increases as a percentage of overall revenue in our higher margin businesses, such as finance and insurance, service, and parts and accessories.
     Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $3.3 million, or 5.6%, to $56.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $59.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. However, the three months ended March 31, 2007 includes a $2.0 million gain recorded as an expense offset from business interruption insurance claims associated with Hurricane Wilma in 2006. Excluding this item results in a comparable selling, general and administrative expense reduction of $5.3 million, or 8.6%. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative was attributable to decreases of $3.8 million in personnel costs, resulting from reductions in commissions and manager bonuses and $1.5 million in reduced marketing and other costs, resulting from cost reduction efforts.
     Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.6 million, or 21.1%, to $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 2.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from 2.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in interest expense was primarily a result of a more favorable interest rate environment.
     Income Tax (Benefit) Provision. Income tax expense decreased $6.3 million, to a tax benefit of $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from a tax expense of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Our effective income tax rate increased significantly to approximately 54.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 based on significantly lower 2008 earnings.
Six Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared with Six Months Ended March 31, 2007
     Revenue. Revenue decreased $110.6 million, or 19.8%, to $448.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $559.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007. Of this decrease, $110.4 million was attributable to a decline in comparable-store sales, and $200,000 was attributable to stores opened or closed that were not eligible for inclusion in the comparable-store base for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The decline in our comparable-store sales was due to softer economic conditions, which have adversely impacted our retail sales.
     Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased $26.3 million, or 20.4%, to $102.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $128.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased to 22.9% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from 23.1% for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was due primarily to a mix shift to larger products, which historically carry lower gross margins.
     Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $6.3 million, or 5.5%, to $109.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $115.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased approximately 370 basis points to 24.4% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from 20.7% for the six months ended March 31, 2007. However, the period ended March 31, 2007 includes a $2.0 million gain recorded as an expense offset from business interruption insurance claims associated with Hurricane Wilma in 2006. Excluding this item results in a comparable selling, general and administrative expense reduction of $8.3 million, or 7.0%. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue was due to the lack of leverage caused by the decline in comparable-store sales.

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     Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $2.3 million, or 16.0%, to $11.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $14.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2007. Interest expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 2.6% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from 2.5% for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in interest expense was primarily a result of the more favorable interest rate environment.
     Income Tax Benefit. Income tax benefit increased $8.3 million to $8.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from $449,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2007. Our effective income tax rate decreased to approximately 46.7% for the six months ended March 31, 2008 from approximately 49.8% for the six months ended March 31, 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
     Our cash needs are primarily for working capital to support operations, including new and used boat and related parts inventories, off-season liquidity, and growth through acquisitions and new store openings. We regularly monitor the aging of our inventories and current market trends to evaluate our current and future inventory needs. We also use this evaluation in conjunction with our review of our current and expected operating performance and expected growth to determine the adequacy of our financing needs. These cash needs have historically been financed with cash generated from operations and borrowings under our credit facility. We currently depend upon dividends and other payments from our consolidated operating subsidiaries and our credit facility to fund our current operations and meet our cash needs. Currently, no agreements exist that restrict this flow of funds from our operating subsidiaries.
     For the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, cash used in operating activities approximated $86.6 million and $92.9 million, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, cash used in operating activities was primarily used to increase inventories to ensure appropriate inventory levels, decrease accounts payable to tax authorities, and a decrease customer deposits.
     For the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, cash used in investing activities approximated $8.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively, and was primarily used to purchase property and equipment associated with opening new retail facilities or improving and relocating existing retail facilities.
     For the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008, cash provided by financing activities approximated $93.0 million and $91.7 million, respectively, and was primarily attributable to net borrowings of short-term borrowings as a result of increased inventory levels and net proceeds from common shares issued upon the exercise of stock options and stock purchases under the Stock Purchase Plan, partially offset by repayments of long-term debt.
     During March 2008, we entered into an amendment to modify certain financial covenants and terms of our second amended and restated credit and security agreement entered into in June 2006. The amendment modified the threshold of the “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” and the “Current Ratio”. During June 2007, we entered into an amendment to extend the term of our second amended and restated credit and security agreement entered into in June 2006. The credit facility provides us a line of credit with asset-based borrowing availability of up to $500 million for working capital and inventory financing, with the amount of permissible borrowings determined pursuant to a borrowing base formula. The credit facility also permits approved-vendor floorplan borrowings of up to $20 million. The credit facility accrues interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 150 to 260 basis points, with the interest rate based upon the ratio of our net outstanding borrowings to our tangible net worth. The credit facility is secured by our inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The amended credit facility matures in May 2012, with two one-year renewal options. At March 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all of the credit facility covenants.
     As of March 31, 2008, our indebtedness totaled approximately $447.6 million, of which approximately $28.6 million was associated with our real estate holdings and approximately $419.0 million was associated with financing our inventory and working capital needs. At March 31, 2007 and 2008, the interest rate on the outstanding short-term borrowings was 6.8% and 4.6%, respectively. At March 31, 2008, our additional available borrowings under our credit facility were approximately $81.0 million.
     We issued a total of 159,805 shares of our common stock in conjunction with our Incentive Stock Plans and Employee Stock Purchase Plan during the six months ended March 31, 2008 for approximately $1.7 million in cash. Our Incentive Stock Plans provide for the grant of incentive and non-qualified stock options to acquire our common

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stock, the grant of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, the grant of common stock, the grant of stock appreciation rights, and the grant of other cash awards to key personnel, directors, consultants, independent contractors, and others providing valuable services to us. Our Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available to all our regular employees who have completed at least one year of continuous service.
     Except as specified in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in the attached unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we have no material commitments for capital for the next 12 months. We believe that our existing capital resources will be sufficient to finance our operations for at least the next 12 months, except for possible significant acquisitions.
Impact of Seasonality and Weather on Operations
     Our business, as well as the entire recreational boating industry, is highly seasonal, with seasonality varying in different geographic markets. With the exception of Florida, we generally realize significantly lower sales and higher levels of inventories, and related short-term borrowings, in the quarterly periods ending December 31 and March 31. The onset of the public boat and recreation shows in January stimulates boat sales and allows us to reduce our inventory levels and related short-term borrowings throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. Our business will become substantially more seasonal as we acquire dealers that operate in colder regions of the United States.
     Our business is also subject to weather patterns, which may adversely affect our results of operations. For example, drought conditions (or merely reduced rainfall levels) or excessive rain may close area boating locations or render boating dangerous or inconvenient, thereby curtailing customer demand for our products. In addition, unseasonably cool weather and prolonged winter conditions may lead to a shorter selling season in certain locations. Hurricanes and other storms could result in disruptions of our operations or damage to our boat inventories and facilities. Although our geographic diversity is likely to reduce the overall impact to us of adverse weather conditions in any one market area, these conditions will continue to represent potential, material adverse risks to us and our future financial performance.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
     At March 31, 2008, approximately 93.6% of our short- and long-term debt bore interest at variable rates, generally tied to a reference rate such as the LIBOR rate or the prime rate of interest of certain banks. Changes in interest rates on loans from these financial institutions could affect our earnings because of interest rates charged on certain underlying obligations that are variable. At March 31, 2008, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates on our variable rate obligations would have resulted in an increase of approximately $4.2 million in annual pre-tax interest expense. This estimated increase is based upon the outstanding balances of all of our variable rate obligations and assumes no mitigating changes by us to reduce the outstanding balances or additional interest assistance that would be received from vendors due to the hypothetical interest rate increase.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     We carried out an evaluation as required by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2008. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that we record, process, summarize, and report information required to be disclosed by us in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Controls
     During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
     Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
CEO and CFO Certifications
     Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 are the Certifications of the CEO and the CFO, respectively. The Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Section 302 Certifications). This Item of this report, which you are currently reading is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
          Not applicable.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
          Not applicable.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
          Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
          Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on February 28, 2008. The following nominee was elected to our Board of Directors to serve as a Class I director for a three-year term expiring in 2011, or until a respective successor has been elected and qualified:
                   
Nominee   Votes in Favor   Withheld
Michael H. McLamb
    15,612,997       438,607  
     The following directors’ terms of office continued after the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:
     
Director    
William H. McGill, Jr.
Hilliard M. Eure III
John B. Furman
Robert S. Kant
Joseph A. Watters
Dean S. Woodman
   
     Our stockholders approved a proposal to approve our 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
                           
Votes in Favor   Opposed   Abstained   Broker Non-Vote
14,663,995
    24,998       3,569       1,359,042  
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
          Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
  31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
  31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
  32.1   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
  32.2   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  MARINEMAX, INC.
 
 
May 9, 2008  By:   /s/ Michael H. McLamb    
    Michael H. McLamb   
    Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Director (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) 
 

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