HGTYMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Hagerty demonstrated solid operational growth with revenue expanding 21% while meaningfully strengthening its balance sheet through increased debt financing and cash reserves.

The company appears to be in a growth investment phase, using debt financing to fund expansion while maintaining strong cash generation from operations. The substantial increase in debt alongside higher cash levels suggests strategic capital raising for growth initiatives rather than distress financing.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Hagerty showed balanced growth across key metrics with revenue up 21% and operating cash flow increasing 24% to $219M, indicating strong underlying business performance. The balance sheet was notably strengthened with cash reserves growing 53% to $160M and debt increasing 70% to $178M, suggesting active capital management to fund expansion. Total assets grew 23% to $2.1B while stockholders' equity increased 47%, reflecting both retained earnings growth and the positive impact of financing activities on the company's financial position.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+69.5%
$105.0M→$177.9M

Debt increased 69.5% — substantial leverage increase; assess whether deployed for growth or covering losses.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+52.9%
$104.8M→$160.2M

Cash position surged 52.9% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+47.2%
$150.3M→$221.3M

Equity base grew 47.2% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
-32.9%
$18.5M→$12.4M

Inventory drawn down 32.9% — strong sell-through or deliberate destocking; watch for supply constraints.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
-31.3%
$1.3B→$858.4M

Current assets declined 31.3% — monitor working capital adequacy and short-term liquidity.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+23.7%
$177.0M→$219.0M

Operating cash flow grew 23.7% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+22.5%
$1.7B→$2.1B

Asset base grew 22.5% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+22.3%
$1.1B→$1.3B

Liabilities increased 22.3% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Revenue
P&L
+21.4%
$1.2B→$1.5B

Revenue growing 21.4% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
+13.5%
$84.8M→$96.2M

Receivables grew 13.5% — monitor days sales outstanding for collection efficiency.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-03-04
ADDED
The registrant had 101,066,533 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding and 241,552,156 shares of Class V Common Stock outstanding as of February 20, 2026.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 44 ITEM 7A.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 134 ITEM 9A.
BUSINESS Company Overview We are a market leader in providing insurance for collector cars and enthusiast vehicles, helping the automotive enthusiast community protect and enjoy their special cars for more than 40 years.
Our insurance products are complemented by our membership product, Hagerty Drivers Club ("HDC"), our renowned car events, and our media and entertainment platforms.
We also operate a trusted marketplace where collectors and enthusiasts can buy and sell a wide range of vehicles, from entry level enthusiast vehicles to high value collector cars.
Together, our integrated automotive ecosystem fosters a vibrant community where enthusiasts connect, share their passion, and access resources that enhance their ownership experience.
Our vision is to be the world's most trusted and preferred brand for automotive enthusiasts to insure, buy, sell, and enjoy their special cars.
Beginning with this Annual Report, we present our Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation S-X, reflecting the continued expansion of our insurance operations, including expanded risk assumption under the Markel Fronting Arrangement and the introduction of Enthusiast+, as discussed under " Markel Alliance" and " Drivers Edge Insurance Company " below.
In addition, we now operate our business and report our financial performance using two segments: Insurance and Marketplace.
REMOVED
The registrant had 90,040,663 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding and 251,033,906 shares of Class V Common Stock outstanding as of February 20, 2025.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 40 ITEM 7A.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES 126 ITEM 9A.
Where You Can Find More Information Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge through our website at investor.hagerty.com after we file them with, or furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
BUSINESS Company Overview We are a market leader in providing insurance for collector cars and enthusiast vehicles.
Through our insurance business, we act as a Managing General Agent ("MGA") by underwriting, selling, and servicing collector car and enthusiast vehicle insurance policies.
Due to our consistent track record of delivering strong underwriting results, we then reinsure approximately 80% of the risks written by our MGA subsidiaries through our wholly owned subsidiary, Hagerty Reinsurance Limited ("Hagerty Re").
In addition, we offer Hagerty Drivers Club ("HDC") memberships, which are primarily bundled with our insurance policies and give subscribers access to an array of products and services, including emergency roadside assistance, Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine, automotive enthusiast events, our proprietary vehicle valuation tool, and special vehicle-related discounts.
We also offer a marketplace to complement our insurance and membership offerings where automotive enthusiasts can buy, sell, and finance collector cars and enthusiast vehicles.
Through these offerings, our vision is to be the world's most trusted and preferred brand for automotive enthusiasts to protect, buy, sell, and enjoy their special cars.
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