Sustained Demand, New Product Traction and Production Capabilities Drives Robust Results, Raising FY 2021 Outlook

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2021 HIGHLIGHTS

• Net Sales increased 66% year-over-year to $364.4 million
• Net Income increased 182% year-over-year to $52.8 million
• Adjusted Net Income increased 112% to $75.9 million
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 81.0% year-over-year to $110.4 million
• Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 257 basis points to 30.3%

UPDATED FULL YEAR FISCAL 2021 GUIDANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Raising Net Sales growth to 54% to 58% (compared to prior range of 40% to 45%)
• Raising Adjusted EBITDA to $405 to $425 (compared to prior range of $360 million to $390 million); up 75% to 84% year-over-year

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (Hayward”) (NYSE: HAYW), a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2021 of its fiscal year 2021.

CEO COMMENTS

“During the quarter we continued to see strong demand for our products across all categories, reflecting the ongoing secular trends in outdoor living and Hayward’s ability to leverage its competitive advantages. Hayward’s agile manufacturing capabilities, supply chain integration, strong competitive positioning, and innovative product offerings, helped us to deliver excellent growth, accelerate market share gains, and increase our profitability. We expect our key growth levers to remain positive for the remainder of the year and into 2022 driven by new construction, repair & remodeling and upgrade activity.”

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2021 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Net sales increased by 66% to $364.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by higher volumes, mainly in residential pool equipment sales as we continued to see elevated demand from aftermarket upgrades and new construction. Net sales growth continues to benefit from a robust demand environment for outdoor living products, production capabilities, new products (especially those within our SmartPad^™ offering), and pricing.

Gross profit increased by 72% to $168.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Gross profit margin increased 161 basis points to 46%. The increase in gross margin was driven by higher sales volumes, manufacturing leverage and price management, partially offset by inflationary cost increases.

Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by 62% to $71.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in SG&A was primarily driven by increased volumes, debt refinancing, and the fire at our Yuncos, Spain facility. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 39 basis points to 20%, compared to the prior year period. Research, development, and engineering expenses were $5.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, or 1% of net sales, as compared to $4.0 million for the prior year period, or 2% of net sales.

Operating income increased by 132% to $81.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in operating income was driven by higher net sales and improved operating leverage partially offset by increased SG&A related to volume and one time costs.

Net interest expense decreased by 26% to $13.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 primarily a result of debt repayment of $364.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and the amendment to our first lien term facility. Additionally, due to the amendment we incurred a $3.6 million debt extinguishment loss during the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

During the quarter we incurred an income tax expense of $12.6 million compared to $5.4 million for the prior year period.

Net Income increased by 182% to $52.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted Net income increased by 112% to $75.9 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 81% to $110.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 257 basis points to 30.3%. Margin expansion was primarily driven by higher net sales and operating leverage.

Undistributed earnings for six months ended July 3, 2021, used as the numerator in our EPS computation, is reduced by a non-cash charge due to the beneficial conversion feature related to the redemption of our Class A shares for common shares. Such non-cash charge is treated as a deemed dividend which in turn reduces undistributed earnings. There is no current or future income statement or cash impact due to this US GAAP accounting treatment.

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2021 SEGMENT RESULTS

North America

Net sales increased by 66% to $293.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase was driven by higher sales of residential pool equipment and increased pricing.

Segment income increased by 96% to $89.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted segment income increased by 89% to $99.2 million.

Europe & Rest of World

Net sales increased by 66% to $70.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase was primarily driven by continued strong demand for pool products and a favorable impact from foreign currency exchange.

Segment income increased by 51% to $12.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted segment income increased by 108% to $17.7 million.

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months was 2.1 times compared to 5.2 times as of December 31, 2020. The reduction in total debt and leverage reflects the repayments of our debt using the proceeds from our March 2021 IPO and strong cash generation from operating activities of $123.4 million an increase of 70% from the prior six months ended period.

As of July 3, 2021, Hayward had cash and cash equivalents of $251.9 million and approximately $193.0 million available for future borrowings under our ABL Facility.

OUTLOOK

Given the strong performance in the first six months to the fiscal year, increased visibility into the order file and increased confidence in its ability to execute its growth levers, Hayward is raising its guidance for the full fiscal year 2021. Hayward now expects net sales growth of 54% to 58% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $405 million to $425 million, or a growth range of 75% to 84% year-over-year. This compares favorably to the previously provided outlook of net sales growth of 40% to 45% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $360 million to $390 million, or a growth range of 55% to 68% year-over-year.

Reconciliation for the forward-looking full year fiscal 2021 Adjusted EBITDA outlook is not being provided, as Hayward does not currently have sufficient data to accurately estimate the variables and individual adjustments for such reconciliation. Hayward management cannot estimate on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort the impact these variables and individual adjustments will have on its reported results. Please see the Forward-Looking Statements section of this release for a discussion of certain risks relevant to Hayward’s outlook.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Hayward will hold a conference call to discuss the results today, August 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

To access the live conference call, please register for the call in advance by visiting http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/9847229. Registration will also be available during the call. After registering, a confirmation e-mail will be sent including dial-in details and a unique conference call code for entry. To ensure you are connected for the full call please register at least 10 minutes before the start of the call.

Interested investors and other parties can also listen to a webcast of the live conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://investor.hayward.com/events-and- presentations/default.aspx. An earnings presentation will be posted to the Investor Relations section of the company’s website prior to the conference call.

For those unable to listen to the live conference call, a replay will be available approximately two hours after the call through the archived webcast on the Hayward website or by dialing (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642. The conference ID for the replay is 8708016. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 16, 2021..

ABOUT HAYWARD HOLDINGS, INC.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems. Hayward designs, manufactures and markets a full line of innovative, energy-efficient pool and spa equipment, with brands including AquaVac®, AquaRite^®, ColorLogic^®, Navigator^®, OmniLogic^®, OmniHub^™, TriStar^®, Super Pump^®, TurboCell^®, pHin^™, CAT Controllers^®, HCP Pumps and Saline C^® Series.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to management. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s expected future financial position; business plans and objectives; general economic and industry trends; operating results; and working capital and liquidity and other statements contained in this presentation that are not historical facts. When used in this presentation, words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “seek” and similar expressions as they relate to us are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in forward-looking statements.

The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on management’s current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that management believes may affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Important factors that could affect the Company’s future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include the following: our ability to execute on our growth strategies and expansion opportunities; our ability to maintain favorable relationships with suppliers; our relationships with and the performance of distributors, builders, buying groups, retailers and servicers who sell our products to pool owners; competition from national and global companies, as well as lower cost manufacturers; impacts on our business from the sensitivity of our business to seasonality and unfavorable economic and business conditions; our ability to identify emerging technological and other trends in our target end markets; our ability to develop, manufacture and effectively and profitably market and sell our new planned and future products; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; our ability to attract and retain senior management and other qualified personnel; regulatory changes and developments affecting our current and future products; volatility in currency exchange rates; our ability to service our existing indebtedness and obtain additional capital to finance operations and our growth opportunities; impacts on our business from political, regulatory, economic, trade, and other risks associated with operating foreign businesses; our ability to establish and maintain intellectual property protection for our products, as well as our ability to operate our business without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the intellectual property rights of others; the impact of material cost and other inflation; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit US tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; impacts on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic; and other risks and uncertainties set forth under “Risk Factors” in the prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering.

The forward-looking statements in this presentation represent management’s views as of the date of this presentation. Unless required by United States federal securities laws, the Company neither intends nor assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this presentation to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This earnings release includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including adjusted net income, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted segment income, adjusted segment income margin and net debt. These financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing the Company’s financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income (loss) or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under GAAP. You should be aware that the Company’s presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, which may be defined and calculated differently. See the appendix for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

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Total Segment Income to Income from Operations Reconciliation

The following table presents a reconciliation of segment income to income from operations before income taxes:

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation (Non-GAAP Reconciliation)

Following is a reconciliation from net income to adjusted EBITDA:

Following is a quarterly reconciliation from segment income to adjusted segment income (in millions):

Following is a reconciliation from segment income to adjusted segment income for North America ("NAM") (in millions):

Following is a reconciliation from segment income to adjusted segment income for Europe & Rest of World ("E&RW") (in millions):

Following is a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income:

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