Maui Land & Pineapple Reports Strong Revenue & EBITDA Growth, Resolves Major Pension Liability

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Maui Land & Pineapple Company reported significant operational improvements for fiscal year 2025, including substantial revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, while also funding and annuitizing its largest remaining pension plan obligation.

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• Strong Operational Growth

  Operating revenues increased by 68% to $19.46 million and Adjusted EBITDA improved by 146% to $1.8 million in fiscal year 2025, marking the second consecutive year of improvement.

• Pension Plan Resolution

  The company funded and annuitized its largest remaining qualified pension plan, incurring a $6.6 million non-cash GAAP expense, which resolves a significant legacy obligation.

• Increased Net Loss

  Net loss rose by 43% to ($10.6) million, primarily due to the $6.9 million GAAP recognition of pension expenses, of which $6.6 million was non-cash.

• Strategic Land Sales & Investments

  Generated $2.4 million from non-strategic land sales to fund active projects and launched a new agave agricultural venture.

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The company demonstrated strong underlying business performance in fiscal year 2025, with operating revenues increasing by 68% and Adjusted EBITDA improving by 146%. This growth was driven by higher leasing revenues and land sales. A key strategic move was the funding and annuitization of the qualified pension plan, incurring a $6.6 million non-cash GAAP expense, which led to an increased net loss but resolves a significant legacy obligation. While cash and investments decreased, this was attributed to pension contributions and investments in land development and a new agave venture, indicating strategic capital deployment. Investors should focus on the sustained operational momentum and the long-term benefit of resolving the pension liability.