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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

As the sole managing member of OneWater LLC, OneWater Inc operates and controls all of the businesses and affairs of OneWater LLC. Through OneWater LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, whether directly or indirectly, OneWater Inc conducts its business. As a result, OneWater Inc consolidates the financial results of OneWater LLC and its subsidiaries and, prior to the redemption of all outstanding OneWater LLC units and cancellation of the shares of Class B common stock of OneWater Inc, historically reported non-controlling interests related to the portion of units of OneWater LLC (the “OneWater LLC Units”) not owned by OneWater Inc, which reduced net income (loss) attributable to OneWater Inc’s Class A stockholders. As of September 30, 2025, OneWater Inc owned 100.0% of the economic interest of OneWater LLC and, accordingly, going forward will no longer report any non-controlling interest related to OneWater LLC Units.

Commencing December 31, 2021, the Company owned 80% of the economic interest of Quality Assets and Operations, LLC, over which the Company exercised control and the minority interest in this subsidiary was recorded accordingly. On October 31, 2023, the Company acquired the remaining 20% of the economic interest and, as a result, owns 100% of Quality Assets and Operations, LLC.

Basis of Financial Statement Preparation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All adjustments,

consisting of only normal recurring adjustments considered by management to be necessary for fair presentation, have been reflected in these consolidated financial statements.

All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company operates on a fiscal year basis with the first day of the fiscal year being October 1, and the last day of the fiscal year ending on September 30.

Cash

At times the amount of cash on deposit may exceed the federally insured limit of the bank. Deposit accounts at each of the institutions are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company exceeded FDIC limits at various institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes there is little to no exposure to any significant credit risk. Total cash and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows is comprised of the amounts reported in cash and restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash relates to amounts collected for brokerage sales, in certain states, which are held in escrow on behalf of the respective buyers and sellers for future purchases of boats.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of inventories consist of amounts paid to acquire the inventory, net of vendor consideration received and purchase discounts, and varying by inventory type, may include the cost of reconditioning, equipment addition, transportation, material, labor and manufacturing overhead. The cost of the new and pre-owned boat inventory is determined using the specific identification method. In assessing lower of cost or net realizable value, the Company considers the aging of the boats, historical sales of a brand and current market conditions. The cost of acquired, manufactured and assembled parts and accessories is determined using methods which vary by subsidiary and include the average cost method, standard costs (which approximate average costs), and first-in, first-out (“FIFO”).

Vendor Consideration Received

Consideration received from vendors is accounted for in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 330, ‘‘Inventory’’ (‘‘ASC 330’’). Pursuant to ASC 330, manufacturer incentives based upon cumulative volume of sales and purchases are recorded as a reduction of inventory cost and related cost of sales when the amounts are probable and reasonably estimable.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease period or the estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives of assets are as follows:


			Years
Company vehicles			5
Buildings and improvements			10-39
Machinery and equipment			5-7
Office equipment			5-7

Expenditures for major improvements that extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. Minor replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not extend the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred.

In accordance with FASB ASC 360-10, ‘‘Property, Plant and Equipment – Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets’’ (‘‘ASC 360-10’’), the carrying value of property and equipment and other long-term assets (other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets) are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If such an indication is present, the carrying amount of the asset is compared to the estimated undiscounted cash flows related to that asset. The Company would conclude that an asset may be impaired if the sum of such undiscounted expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the related asset. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss would be the amount by which the carrying amount of the related asset exceeds its fair value. We did not record an impairment of our property and equipment in fiscal years 2025, 2024 or 2023.

Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets

Goodwill is an asset representing operational synergies and future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Other identifiable intangible assets primarily consist of trade names, developed technologies, and customer relationships related to the acquisitions the Company has completed. The Company has determined that trade names have an indefinite life, as there are no economic, contractual or other factors that limit their useful lives and they are expected to generate value as long as the trade name is utilized by the Company, and therefore, are not subject to amortization. Developed technologies and customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives of ten years. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with the FASB ASC 350, ‘‘Intangibles – Goodwill and Other’’ (‘‘ASC 350’’), which provides that the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill.

In accordance with ASC 350, Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that impairment might have occurred. ASC 350 also states for annual impairment tests that if an entity determines, based on an assessment of certain qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. The Company performs its annual test in the fiscal fourth quarter.

In evaluating goodwill for impairment, if the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the difference would represent the amount of required goodwill impairment. The Company calculates the fair value of its reporting units by considering both the income and market approach which are Level 3 non-recurring fair value measurements. The income approach calculates the fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow method. The cash flows used are consistent with those the Company uses in its internal planning, which reflects actual business trends experienced and its long-term business strategy. As such, key estimates and factors used in this method include, but are not limited to, revenue, margin and operating expense growth rates, as well as a discount rate and a terminal growth rate. Fair value under the market approach is determined for each unit by applying market multiples for comparable public companies to the unit's financial results. In order to further validate the reasonableness of fair value as determined by the income and market approaches described above, a reconciliation to market capitalization is then performed by estimating a reasonable control premium and other market factors.

During the year ended September 30, 2025, the Company determined that there were circumstances that indicated impairment may have occurred, including a drop in the Company's market capitalization and declining margins, and performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis. As a result, the Company recognized a $77.6 million impairment for goodwill for the year then ended. The Company elected a qualitative assessment for our fiscal fourth quarter 2024 goodwill impairment testing and determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units were greater than their carrying amounts, and as a result, no impairment for goodwill was required for the year then ended. During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company determined that there were circumstances that indicated impairment may have occurred, including a drop in the Company's market capitalization and declining margins, and performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis. As a result, the Company recognized a $57.7 million impairment for goodwill for the year then ended. Changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates, including but not limited to: revenue, margin, operating expense growth rates, discount rates, terminal growth rates, and other assumptions, that are used in the impairment testing for goodwill, could result in significantly different estimates of fair value for our reporting units and potentially result in additional material non-cash impairment charges. See Note 8 for more information about the impairment of goodwill.

In accordance with ASC 350, the Company first performs an annual qualitative impairment assessment for indefinite-lived intangible assets to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair values are greater than their carrying amounts. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair values of the indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their respective carrying amounts, the Company then performs a quantitative impairment analysis by comparing the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible assets to the fair values. To determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses a relief from royalty method for trade names. The financial projections used in the relief from royalty method reflected management's assumptions regarding revenue growth rates, economic and market trends, royalty rates, discount rates, and other expectations about the anticipated short-term and long-term operating results.

During the year ended September 30, 2025, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis for indefinite lived intangible assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $23.9 million impairment for the year then ended. The Company elected qualitative assessments for our fiscal fourth quarter 2024 indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing and determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets were greater than their carrying amounts, and as a result, no impairment was required for the year then ended. During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis. As a result, the Company recognized a $43.0 million impairment for indefinite-lived intangible assets for the year then ended. See Note 8 for more information about the impairment of indefinite-live intangible assets.

In accordance with ASC 360-10, the Company assesses the potential for impairment of its definite-lived intangible assets if facts and circumstances, such as declines in sales, earnings, cash flows or adverse changes in the business climate, suggest that they may be impaired. Definite-lived intangible assets include developed technologies and customer relationships which are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

The Company performs its assessment by comparing the book value of the asset groups to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset groups. If any impairment in the carrying value of its definite-lived intangible assets is indicated, the assets would be adjusted to an estimate of fair value. To determine the fair value of the definite-lived intangible assets, the Company uses a relief from royalty method for developed technology and discounted cash flows method for customer relationships.

During the year ended September 30, 2025, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis for definite-lived intangible assets. As a result, the Company recognized a $44.3 million impairment for the year then ended. During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Company elected a qualitative assessment, evaluated the indicators of potential impairment for definite-lived intangible assets and did not identify any potential triggering events, and as a result, no impairment was required for the year then ended. During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis. As a result, the Company recognized a $46.7 million impairment for definite-lived intangible assets for the year then ended. See Note 8 for more information about the impairment of definite-lived intangible assets.

Software Development

The Company capitalizes cost for software developed or obtained for internal use, including domain names and internally developed software, and amortizes them over their estimated useful life, which is generally three to five years. The Company begins to capitalize costs incurred for computer software during the application development stage, as long as it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended purpose. Capitalization ceases when a software project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

Sales Tax

The Company collects sales tax on all of the Company’s sales to nonexempt customers and remits the entire amount to the states that imposed the sales tax. The Company’s accounting policy is to exclude the tax collected and remitted to the states from revenues and cost of sales.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized from the sale of products and commissions earned on new and pre-owned boats (including used, brokerage, consignment and wholesale) when ownership is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance or delivery to the customer. At the time of acceptance or delivery, the customer is able to direct the use, and obtain substantially all of the benefits. We are the principal with respect to revenue from new, pre-owned and consignment sales and such revenue is recorded at the gross sales price. With respect to brokerage transactions, we are acting as an agent in the transaction, therefore the fee or commission is recorded on a net basis.

Revenue from parts and accessories sold directly to a customer (not on a repair order) are recognized when control of the item is transferred to the customer, which is typically upon shipment. Revenue from parts and service operations (boat maintenance and repairs) is recorded over time as services are performed. Satisfaction of this performance obligation creates an asset with no alternative use for which an enforceable right to payment for performance to date exists within our contractual agreements. Each boat maintenance and repair service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for boat maintenance and repairs is typically due upon the completion of the service, which is generally completed within a period of one year or less from contract inception. The Company recorded contract assets in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $4.6 million and $4.2 million as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Certain parts and service transactions require the Company to perform shipping and handling activities after the transfer of control to the customer (e.g., when control transfers prior to delivery). They are considered fulfillment activities and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Revenue from storage and marina operations is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as services are completed. Revenue from arranging financing, insurance and extended warranty contracts to customers through various third-party financial institutions and insurance companies is recognized when the related boats are sold. We do not directly finance our customers’ boat, motor or trailer purchases. We are acting as an agent in the transaction, therefore the commissions are recorded on a net basis. Subject to our agreements and in the event of early cancellation, prepayment or default of such loans or insurance contracts by the customer, we may be assessed a chargeback for a portion of the commission paid by the third-party financial institutions and insurance companies. We reserve for these chargebacks based on our historical experience with repayments or defaults. Chargebacks were not material to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenues from marina and storage operations and customer deposits and are classified in customer deposits in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Deposits received from customers are recorded as a liability until the related sales orders have been fulfilled by us and control of the vessel is transferred to the customer.

Advertising Costs

We expense advertising and promotional costs as incurred and include them in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Pursuant to FASB ASC 606, ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’’ (‘‘ASC 606’’), we net amounts received under our co-op assistance programs from our manufacturers against the related advertising expenses.

Equity-Based Compensation

Equity-based compensation plans are accounted for following the provisions of FASB ASC 718, ‘‘Compensation — Stock Compensation’’ (‘‘ASC 718’’). Equity-based awards are designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to the Company and to provide incentives for them to remain with the Company. Valuation models and the quoted market price of our common stock are used to value all equity-based compensation. Compensation for awards is measured at fair value on the grant date based on the number of shares expected to vest. The Company recognizes compensation cost for all awards on a graded basis over the requisite service period of the award.

Income Taxes

OneWater Inc is a corporation and as a result, is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the book value and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which the enactment date occurs. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent results of operations.

OneWater LLC is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore does not pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income. Instead, the OneWater LLC members are liable for U.S. federal income tax on their respective shares of the Company’s taxable income reported on the members’ U.S. federal income tax returns.

When there are situations with uncertainty as to the timing of the deduction, the amount of the deduction, or the validity of the deduction, the Company adjusts the financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more-likely-than-not to be sustained. Positions that meet this criterion are measured using the largest benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to income taxes are included in the benefit (provision) for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.

Loan costs

The Company accounts for its loan costs in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, ‘‘Interest-Imputation Subtopic (835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs’’, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction of the carrying amount of that debt liability.

Loan costs are amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the loan, which approximates the effective interest method.

Derivative and hedging instruments

The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk. The types of risks hedged are those relating to the variability of cash flows caused by fluctuations in interest rates. The Company documents the management strategy and assesses hedge effectiveness at inception and throughout the term of the hedging relationship. Derivatives are reported at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The changes in fair value on the hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and reclassified to either interest expense – floor plan or interest expense – other in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations based on the nature of the hedged transaction in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from hedging instruments, including cash receipts and payments, are classified on the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows resulting from the item being hedged.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of any revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to inventory mark downs, certain assumptions related to intangible and long-lived assets and valuation of contingent consideration.

Segment Information

We report our operations through two reportable segments, which are organized based on the types of service and product provided: Dealerships and Distribution. The Dealership segment engages in the sale of new and pre-owned boats, arranges financing and insurance products, performs repairs and maintenance services, offers marine related parts and accessories and offers slip and storage accommodations in certain locations. The Distribution segment engages in the manufacturing, assembly and distribution primarily of marine related products to distributors, big box retailers and online retailers through a network of warehouse and distribution centers. Each reporting segment has discrete financial information and is regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company has identified its Executive Chairman of the Board as its CODM.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures", which is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring disclosures of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. The pronouncement is effective for a public company's annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted this standard for the year ended September 30, 2025. As a result of the new standard, the Company expanded its reportable segment disclosures (see Note 21).

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures", which is intended to improve the transparency, effectiveness and comparability of income tax disclosures by requiring greater disaggregation of information and additional disclosures. The pronouncement is effective for a public company's annual reporting periods beginning after

December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the pronouncement in fiscal year 2026.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses", which is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring disclosure of additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements. The pronouncement is effective for a public company's annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the pronouncement beginning in the annual report for fiscal year 2028 and in interim reports during fiscal year 2029.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, "Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets", which is intended to address challenges encountered when applying the guidance in Topic 326 by introducing a practical expedient for estimating expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and contract assets. The pronouncement is effective for a public company's annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the pronouncement in fiscal year 2027.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, "Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software", which is intended to modernize internal-use software accounting by removing all references to software development stages and requires capitalization of software costs when management has committed to the software project and it is probable that the software will be completed and perform its intended use. The pronouncement is effective for a public company's annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements. The Company plans to adopt the pronouncement in fiscal year 2029.

Other than as noted above, there are no new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Liquidity

As discussed in Note 22, on November 17, 2025, Company entered into Amendment No. 7 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Amendment to Pledge and Security Agreement which, among other provisions, modified the repayment schedule. The amendment requires principal repayments over the next twelve months, including a payment on March 31, 2026, in amounts that exceed the Company's cash position as of September 30, 2025. To address this obligation, the Company is evaluating alternatives to generate the necessary liquidity, including potential dispositions of certain operations within the Distribution reporting segment, and other financing alternatives. In addition, the Company believes it may be able to obtain a further amendment from its lenders to further adjust the repayment schedule, if necessary.