UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 OctoberJanuary 31, 2014.2015.

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from            to            .

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9235

 

LOGO

THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

  

Delaware

    

93-0768752

 
  

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

    

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 
  

601 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN

    

46514-3305

 
  (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code) 

 

 

(574) 970-7460

 
 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required 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      ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

                                            Yes      þ                                                                   No      ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

  

þ

  Accelerated filer      

¨

Non-accelerated filer

  ¨  (Do not  check if a smaller reporting company)  

Smaller reporting company

  

¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

                                            Yes      ¨                                                                   No      þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at 10/31/20142/28/2015

Common stock, par value

 

$    .10 per share

 53,388,56353,389,563 shares


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(UnlessFINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unless otherwise indicated, amounts in thousands except share and per share data.)

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

ASSETS      October 31, 2014            July 31, 2014      

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

    $313,627       $289,336   

Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $339 and $348, respectively

   227,245      264,927   

Accounts receivable, other

   16,678      14,866   

Inventories

   221,851      216,354   

Notes receivable

   9,796      1,429   

Prepaid income taxes, expenses and other

   9,751      5,740   

Deferred income taxes, net

   52,237      51,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   851,185      844,049   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   174,664      169,862   

Other assets:

    

Goodwill

   256,579      256,579   

Amortizable intangible assets

   116,094      119,783   

Long-term notes receivable

   618      8,992   

Other

   9,709      9,453   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other assets

   383,000      394,807   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

    $1,408,849       $1,408,718   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   January 31, 2015  July 31, 2014 
ASSETS   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $248,256   $289,336  

Accounts receivable, trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $365 and $348, respectively

   266,715    264,927  

Accounts receivable, other

   22,056    14,866  

Inventories

   244,417    216,354  

Notes receivable

   8,555    1,429  

Prepaid income taxes, expenses and other

   16,176    5,740  

Deferred income taxes, net

   54,365    51,397  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   860,540    844,049  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   183,157    169,862  

Other assets:

   

Goodwill

   269,180    256,579  

Amortizable intangible assets

   132,477    119,783  

Long-term notes receivable

   609    8,992  

Other

   9,820    9,453  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other assets

   412,086    394,807  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $1,455,783   $1,408,718  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Current liabilities:

   

Accounts payable

  $177,954   $164,619  

Accrued liabilities:

   

Compensation and related items

   41,593    43,888  

Product warranties

   102,048    94,938  

Income and other taxes

   7,770    18,468  

Promotions and rebates

   18,224    17,474  

Product, property and related liabilities

   15,276    12,928  

Other

   15,077    18,400  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   377,942    370,715  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrecognized income tax benefits

   20,532    23,689  

Deferred income taxes, net

   20,677    19,388  

Other long-term liabilities

   17,979    17,229  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

   59,188    60,306  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities and commitments

   

Stockholders’ equity:

   

Preferred stock – authorized 1,000,000 shares; none outstanding

   —      —    

Common stock – par value of $.10 per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued 62,301,037 and 62,210,429 shares, respectively

   6,230    6,221  

Additional paid-in capital

   212,261    208,501  

Retained earnings

   1,069,177    1,030,428  

Less treasury shares of 8,911,474 and 8,880,877, respectively, at cost

   (269,015  (267,453
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   1,018,653    977,697  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $1,455,783   $1,408,718  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      October 31, 2014            July 31, 2014      

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

    $147,546       $164,619   

Accrued liabilities:

    

Compensation and related items

   45,244      43,888   

Product warranties

   97,640      94,938   

Income and other taxes

   8,491      18,468   

Promotions and rebates

   20,375      17,474   

Product, property and related liabilities

   13,000      12,928   

Other

   14,876      18,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   347,172      370,715   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrecognized income tax benefits

   19,856      23,689   

Deferred income taxes, net

   21,405      19,388   

Other long-term liabilities

   17,650      17,229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

   58,911      60,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities and commitments

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock – authorized 1,000,000 shares; none outstanding

   –      –   

Common stock – par value of $.10 per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued 62,300,037 and 62,210,429 shares, respectively

   6,230      6,221   

Additional paid-in capital

   210,610      208,501   

Retained earnings

   1,054,941      1,030,428   

Less treasury shares of 8,911,474 and 8,880,877, respectively, at cost

   (269,015)      (267,453)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   1,002,766      977,697   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    $1,408,849       $1,408,718   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBERJANUARY 31, 20142015 AND 20132014 (UNAUDITED)

 

  Three Months Ended October 31,   Three Months Ended January 31, Six Months Ended January 31, 
  2014   2013   2015 2014 2015 2014 

Net sales

   $921,992     $799,963    $852,416   $635,330   $1,774,408   $1,435,293  

Cost of products sold

   804,327     694,780     750,416    565,003    1,554,743    1,259,783  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   117,665     105,183     102,000    70,327    219,665    175,510  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   57,989     48,341     54,302    43,766    112,291    92,107  

Amortization of intangible assets

   3,689     2,838     3,967    3,226    7,656    6,064  

Impairment charges

        710     —      —      —      710  

Interest income

   367     510     340    391    707    901  

Interest expense

        5     1    2    1    7  

Other income, net

   352     642     67    178    419    820  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   56,706     54,441     44,137    23,902    100,843    78,343  

Income taxes

   17,505     18,047     13,870    6,684    31,375    24,731  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

   39,201     36,394     30,267    17,218    69,468    53,612  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

   (276)     4,714     (1,619  (1,026  (1,895  3,688  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net Income

   $38,925     $41,108    $28,648   $16,192   $67,573   $57,300  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

         

Basic

   53,336,592     53,205,004     53,377,440    53,289,626    53,355,757    53,247,315  

Diluted

   53,433,447     53,299,476     53,458,531    53,353,027    53,444,730    53,326,251  

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:

         

Basic

   $0.73     $0.68    $0.57   $0.32   $1.30   $1.01  

Diluted

   $0.73     $0.68    $0.57   $0.32   $1.30   $1.01  

Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations:

         

Basic

   $0.00     $0.09    $(0.03 $(0.02 $(0.03 $0.07  

Diluted

   $0.00     $0.09    $(0.03 $(0.02 $(0.04 $0.06  

Earnings per common share:

         

Basic

   $0.73     $0.77    $0.54   $0.30   $1.27   $1.08  

Diluted

   $0.73     $0.77    $0.54   $0.30   $1.26   $1.07  

Regular dividends declared and paid per common share

   $0.27     $0.23  

Special dividend declared per common share

   $0.00     $1.00  

Regular dividends paid per common share

  $0.27   $0.23   $0.54   $0.46  

Special dividend paid per common share

  $0.00   $1.00   $0.00   $1.00  

Net income

   $38,925     $41,108    $28,648   $16,192   $67,573   $57,300  

Unrealized appreciation on investments, net of income tax

        22     —      —      —      22  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $38,925     $41,130    $28,648   $16,192   $67,573   $57,322  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBERJANUARY 31, 20142015 AND 20132014 (UNAUDITED)

 

  Three Months Ended October 31,   Six Months Ended January 31, 
  2014   2013   2015   2014 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

  $38,925     $41,108     $67,573     $57,300   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation

   3,324      3,414      6,788      6,393   

Amortization of intangible assets

   3,689      2,902      7,656      6,128   

Impairment charges

   –      710      —        710   

Deferred income tax provision

   1,177      1,266   

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

   (1,679)      4,102   

Gain on disposal of bus business

   –      (7,825)      —        (7,079)   

(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment

   (13)      34   

Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment

   (78)      (40)   

Stock-based compensation expense

   1,565      1,376      3,327      2,648   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards

   (114)      (737)      (114)      (796)   

Changes in assets and liabilities (excluding acquisitions and disposition):

        

Accounts receivable

   35,870      21,110      (17)      30,249   

Inventories

   (5,497)      (43,288)      (15,477)      (67,997)   

Prepaid income taxes, expenses and other

   (4,267)      (1,860)      (10,391)      (14,550)   

Accounts payable

   (13,743)      3,916      10,120      (7,159)   

Accrued liabilities

   (7,479)      (14,264)      (12,139)      (22,772)   

Other liabilities

   (3,412)      (2,009)      (2,407)      (4,982)   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   50,025      5,853   
  

 

   

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   53,162      (17,845)   
  

 

   

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   (8,541)      (5,131)      (16,161)      (12,671)   

Proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment

   13      65      41      561   

Proceeds from dispositions of investments

   –      700      —        700   

Proceeds from notes receivable

   –      2,700      1,400      6,425   

Proceeds from sale of bus business

   –      97,677      —        100,000   

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

   (2,915)      (33,774)      (49,265)      (33,487)   

Other

        219      15      340   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   (11,436)      62,456      (63,970)      61,868   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Regular cash dividends paid

   (14,412)      (12,253)      (28,824)      (24,510)   

Special cash dividend paid

   —        (53,290)   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards

   114      737      114      796   

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   –      2,293      —        2,491   

Payments related to vesting of stock-based awards

   –      (705)      (1,562)      (1,251)   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (14,298)      (9,928)      (30,272)      (75,764)   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   24,291      58,381   

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (41,080)      (31,741)   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   289,336      236,601      289,336      236,601   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $313,627     $294,982     $248,256     $204,860   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

        

Income taxes paid

  $36,246     $34,970     $59,547     $54,698   

Interest paid

  $–     $132     $    $132   

Non-cash transactions:

        

Capital expenditures in accounts payable

  $353     $1,518     $220     $811   

Other accounts receivable from disposal of bus business

  $–     $8,329     $—       $5,043   

Special dividend payable

  $–     $53,290   

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(All dollar amounts presented in thousands except per share data)

 

1.

Nature of Operations and Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations -

Thor Industries, Inc. was founded in 1980 and, through its subsidiaries (the “Company”), manufactures a wide range of recreational vehicles (“RVs”) at various manufacturing facilities located primarily in Indiana and Ohio. These products are sold to independent dealers primarily throughout the United States and Canada. Unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, all references to “Thor”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Thor Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

The Company’s core business activities are comprised of two distinct operations, which include the design, manufacture and sale of both towable recreational vehicles and motorized recreational vehicles. Accordingly, the Company has presented segment financial information for these two segments in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 3, “Discontinued Operations,” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the Company’s bus operations which were sold during the three months ended October 31, 2013. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements (including footnote disclosures unless otherwise indicated) reflect these bus operations as discontinued operations apart from the Company’s continuing recreational vehicle operations.

The July 31, 2014 amounts are derived from the annual audited financial statements. The interim financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2014. Due to seasonality within the recreational vehicle industry, annualizing the results of operations for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 would not necessarily be indicative of the results for a full fiscal year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Key estimates include reserves for inventory, incurred but not reported medical claims, warranty claims, recall liabilities, workers’ compensation claims, vehicle repurchases, uncertain tax positions, product and non-product litigation and fair value determinations made for both intangible assets acquired and asset impairment assessments. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company believes that such estimates are made using consistent and appropriate methods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08(“ (“ASU 2014-08”) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.”ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. Under the new guidance, the disposal of a component or group of components of a business will be reported as discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. For the Company, ASU 2014-08 is effective for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components that first occur after July 31, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. The impact to the Company will depend on future disposals.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This standard will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. Under the new standard, entities are required to identify the contract with a customer, identify the separate performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations in the contract and recognize the appropriate amount of revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies each performance obligation. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and is therefore effective for the Company in its fiscal year 2018 beginning on August 1, 2017. Entities have the option of using either retrospective transition or a modified approach in applying the new standard. The Company is currently evaluating the approach it will use to apply the new standard and the impact that the adoption of the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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2.

Acquisitions

Cruiser RV, LLC and DRV, LLC

On January 5, 2015, the Company closed on a Stock Purchase Agreement (“CRV/DRV SPA”) for the acquisition of all the outstanding membership units of towable recreational vehicle manufacturer Cruiser RV, LLC (“CRV”) and luxury fifth wheel towable recreational vehicle manufacturer DRV, LLC (“DRV”) through its Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC subsidiary (“Heartland”). In accordance with the CRV/DRV SPA, the closing was deemed effective as of January 1, 2015. As contemplated in the CRV/DRV SPA, the Company also acquired, in a series of integrated transactions, certain real estate used in the ongoing operations of CRV and DRV. The initial cash consideration for this acquisition was $47,412, subject to adjustment, and was funded entirely from the Company’s cash on hand. The total cash consideration to be paid is subject to the final determination of the actual net working capital as of the close of business on December 31, 2014, which is expected to be finalized later in fiscal 2015. The Company purchased CRV and DRV to expand its towable recreational vehicle market share and to supplement and expand its existing lightweight travel trailer and luxury fifth wheel product offerings and dealer base.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values assigned to the CRV and DRV net assets acquired, subject to the finalization of internal and independent external valuations:

Cash

  $1,062  

Other current assets

   22,099  

Property, plant and equipment

   4,500  

Dealer network

   14,500  

Trademarks

   5,400  

Backlog

   450  

Goodwill

   12,601  

Current liabilities

   (13,200
  

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

   47,412  

Less cash acquired

   (1,062
  

 

 

 

Total cash consideration for acquisition, less cash acquired

  $46,350  
  

 

 

 

On the acquisition date, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 13.9 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and will be amortized on an accelerated basis over 12 years. The trademarks were valued on the Relief from Royalty Method and will be amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years. Backlog was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and will be amortized on a straight line basis over 6 weeks. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

K.Z., Inc.

On May 1, 2014, the Company closed on a Stock Purchase Agreement (“KZ SPA”) for the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of towable recreational vehicle manufacturer K.Z., Inc. (“KZ”) for initial cash consideration of $53,405, subject to adjustment, which was funded entirely from the Company’s cash on hand. The final purchase price adjustment of $2,915, included in accounts payable as of July 31, 2014, was based on a final determination of actual net working capital as of the May 1, 2014 closing date and was paid during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. KZ will continue to operateoperates as an independent operation in the same manner as the Company’s existing recreational vehicle subsidiaries and is aggregated within the Company’s towable recreational vehicle reportable segment. The Company purchased KZ to expand its towable recreational vehicle market share and supplement its existing towable RV product offerings and dealer base.

The following table summarizes the final fair values assigned to the KZ net assets acquired, which are based on internal and independent external valuations:

 

Cash

 $        996

Other current assets

34,121

Property, plant and equipment

15,057

Dealer network

13,160

Trademarks

5,540

Non-compete agreements

450

Backlog

420

Goodwill

2,703

Current liabilities

(16,127)

Total fair value of net assets acquired

56,320

Less cash acquired

(996)

Total cash consideration for acquisition, less cash acquired

 $    55,324

Cash

  $996  

Other current assets

   34,121  

Property, plant and equipment

   15,057  

Dealer network

   13,160  

Trademarks

   5,540  

Non-compete agreements

   450  

Backlog

   420  

Goodwill

   2,703  

Current liabilities

   (16,127
  

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

   56,320  

Less cash acquired

   (996
  

 

 

 

Total cash consideration for acquisition, less cash acquired

  $55,324  
  

 

 

 

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On the acquisition date, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 13.9 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and is amortized on an accelerated basis over 12 years. The trademarks were valued on the Relief from Royalty Method and are amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years. The non-compete agreements and backlog were both valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method, and the non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight line basis over 5 years while the backlog was amortized on a straight line basis over 2 months. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

Bison Coach

On October 31, 2013, the Company closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement with Bison Coach, LLC for the acquisition of its net operating assets for initial cash consideration of $16,718, subject to adjustment, which was funded entirely from the Company’s cash on hand. The purchase price adjustment, which was based on a final determination of net assets, was finalized in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and required an additional cash payment of $196, resulting in total cash consideration of $16,914. As a result of this acquisition, the Company formed a new entity, Bison Coach (“Bison”), which is aggregated within the Company’s towable recreational vehicle reportable segment. The Company purchased the net assets of Bison Coach, LLC to supplement its existing product offerings with Bison’s equestrian products with living quarters.

The following table summarizes the final fair values assigned to the Bison net assets acquired, which are based on internal and independent external valuations:

 

Current assets

 $      4,050

Property, plant and equipment

625

Dealer network

7,400

Trademarks

1,800

Backlog

140

Goodwill

6,660

Current liabilities

(3,761)

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 $    16,914

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Current assets

  $4,050  

Property, plant and equipment

   625  

Dealer network

   7,400  

Trademarks

   1,800  

Backlog

   140  

Goodwill

   6,660  

Current liabilities

   (3,761
  

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

  $16,914  
  

 

 

 

On the acquisition date, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 13.3 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and is amortized on an accelerated cash flow basis over 12 years. The trademarks were valued on the Relief from Royalty Method and are amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years. Backlog was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and was amortized on a straight line basis over 6 weeks. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

Livin’ Lite RV, Inc.

On August 30, 2013, the Company closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement with Livin’ Lite Corp. for the acquisition of its net operating assets for aggregate cash consideration of $16,769, net of cash acquired. The Company paid $17,056 during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 in connection with this acquisition,acquired, which was funded entirely from the Company’s cash on hand, and received $287 during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 related to the final settlement of certain closing adjustments.hand. As a result of this acquisition, the Company formed a new entity, Livin’ Lite RV, Inc. (“Livin’ Lite”), which is aggregated within the Company’s towable recreational vehicle reportable segment. The Company purchased the Livin’ Lite Corp. operating assets to expand its recreational vehicle market share and complement its existing brands with Livin’ Lite’s advanced lightweight product offerings.

The following table summarizes the final fair values assigned to the Livin’ Lite net assets acquired, which are based on internal and independent external valuations:

 

Cash

 $        247

Other current assets

3,626

Property, plant and equipment

137

Dealer network

3,200

Trademarks

1,500

Design technology assets

1,100

Non-compete agreements

130

Backlog

110

Goodwill

9,113

Current liabilities

(2,147)

Total fair value of net assets acquired

17,016

Less cash acquired

(247)

Total cash paid for acquisition, less cash acquired

 $    16,769

Cash

  $247  

Other current assets

   3,626  

Property, plant and equipment

   137  

Dealer network

   3,200  

Trademarks

   1,500  

Design technology assets

   1,100  

Non-compete agreements

   130  

Backlog

   110  

Goodwill

   9,113  

Current liabilities

   (2,147
  

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

   17,016  

Less cash acquired

   (247
  

 

 

 

Total cash paid for acquisition, less cash acquired

  $16,769  
  

 

 

 

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On the acquisition date, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 10.2 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and is amortized on an accelerated cash flow basis over 8 years. The trademarks were valued on the Relief from Royalty Method and are amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years. The design technology assets were valued on the Relief from Royalty Method and are amortized on a straight line basis over 5 years. The non-compete agreements and backlog were both valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method, and the non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight line basis over 2 years while the backlog was amortized on a straight line basis over 6 weeks. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

 

3.

Discontinued Operations

On July 31, 2013, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“ASV SPA”) to sell its bus business to Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (“ASV”) for cash of $100,000, subject to closing adjustments for changes in the net assets sold from April 30, 2013 to the closing date. The Company’s bus business manufactured and sold transit and shuttle buses. This divestiture has allowed the Company to focus on the strategic development and growth of its core recreational vehicle business.

The sale was completed as of October 20, 2013 and the Company received $100,000 on October 21, 2013, which, after considering closing date cash on hand at the bus subsidiaries of $2,323, resulted in initial net cash consideration of $97,677.2013. Under the terms of the ASV SPA, the total final cash consideration to be received was subject to adjustment based on changes in the carrying value of the net assets of the bus business between April 30, 2013 and October 20, 2013. As of October 31, 2013, additional cash consideration to be received in connection with this sale was estimated to be $8,329.

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During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, theThe amount of the final net asset adjustment was determined through the completion of a post-close audit andduring the remaining cash consideration was received.second quarter of fiscal 2014. Based on the final agreed-upon carrying value of the bus business net assets sold as of October 20, 2013, an additional $5,043 was collecteddue from ASV and subsequently collected in February 2014, representing the increase in bus net assets fromsince April 30, 2013 to the October 20, 2013 sale date. In addition, the Company was also reimbursed by ASV for the $2,323 of bus cash on hand at the time of the sale.2013. As a result, final net cash consideration received for the sale of the bus business totaled $105,043.

The Company recorded a preliminary pre-tax gain on the bus business sale of $7,825 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and a $746 unfavorable adjustment in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 based on the completion of the post-close audit, resulting in a final pre-tax gain of $7,079. The results of operations for the bus business, including the gain on the sale of the bus business, have been reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for all periods presented.

The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations:

 

  Three Months Ended
October 31,
   Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
Discontinued Operations:  2014   2013   2015   2014   2015   2014 
        

Net sales

      $    –        $    83,903    $—      $—      $—      $83,903  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
        

Operating loss of discontinued operations

      $    (435)        $(3,433)    $(2,564)    $(1,131)    $(2,999)    $(4,564)  

Pre-tax gain on disposal of discontinued business

        7,825  

Pre-tax gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued business

   —       (746)     —       7,079  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   (435)     4,392     (2,564)     (1,877)     (2,999)     2,515  

Income tax benefit

   (159)     (322)     (945)     (851)     (1,104)     (1,173)  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

      $(276)        $4,714    $(1,619)    $(1,026)    $(1,895)    $3,688  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

OperatingThe operating loss of discontinued operations duringfor the three and six months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 reflects expenses incurred directly related to the former bus operations, including ongoing costs related to liabilities retained by the Company under the ASV SPA for bus product liability and worker’s compensation claims occurring prior to the closing date of the sale.

As a result of the sale of the bus business, and in accordance with the ASV SPA, the Company is no longer the primary obligor to the taxing authorities for bus operations in certain states. As a result, the Company eliminated certain reserves associated with uncertain tax positions resulting in a net tax benefit of $1,883, which is included in the discontinued operations income tax benefit of $322$1,173 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. Under the terms of the sale, the Company has agreed to indemnify ASV for any claims made by the taxing authorities after the date of sale for these uncertain tax positions, but does not expect future losses under this guarantee to be material.

 

4.

Business Segments

The Company has two reportable segments: (1) towable recreational vehicles and (2) motorized recreational vehicles. The towablestowable recreational vehicle reportable segment consists of the following operating segments that have been aggregated: Airstream (towable), Bison, CrossRoads, Heartland (including its wholly owned subsidiaries CRV and DRV), Keystone, Heartland,KZ and Livin’ Lite, Bison and KZ.Lite. The motorized recreational vehicle reportable segment consists of the following operating segments that have been aggregated: Airstream (motorized) and Thor Motor Coach.

All manufacturing is conducted in the United States. Total assets include those assets used in the operation of each reportable segment. Corporate assets primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents and deferred income tax assets.

   Three Months Ended
October  31,
 
   2014   2013 

Net sales:

    

Recreational vehicles:

    

Towables

      $          699,778        $    622,853  

Motorized

   222,214     177,110  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

      $          921,992        $    799,963  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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  Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
  2015   2014   2015   2014 

Net sales:

        

Recreational vehicles:

        

Towables

  $675,090    $472,474    $1,374,868    $1,095,327  

Motorized

   177,326     162,856     399,540     339,966  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $852,416    $635,330    $1,774,408    $1,435,293  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Three Months Ended
October  31,
   Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
  2014   2013   2015   2014   2015   2014 

Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes:

            

Recreational vehicles:

            

Towables

      $    49,299        $    45,624    $40,320    $18,915    $89,619    $64,539  

Motorized

   15,101     13,443     11,867     11,193     26,968     24,636  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total recreational vehicles

   64,400     59,067     52,187     30,108     116,587     89,175  

Corporate

   (7,694)     (4,626)     (8,050   (6,206   (15,744   (10,832
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

      $    56,706        $    54,441    $44,137    $23,902    $100,843    $78,343  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  October 31, 2014   July 31, 2014           January 31, 2015   July 31, 2014 

Total assets:

            

Recreational vehicles:

            

Towables

      $843,083        $868,017        $932,530    $868,017  

Motorized

   161,239     170,251         175,456     170,251  
  

 

   

 

       

 

   

 

 

Total recreational vehicles

   1,004,322     1,038,268         1,107,986     1,038,268  

Corporate

   404,527     370,450         347,797     370,450  
  

 

   

 

       

 

   

 

 

Total

      $1,408,849        $1,408,718        $1,455,783    $1,408,718  
  

 

   

 

       

 

   

 

 

 

5.

Earnings Per Common Share

 

  Three Months Ended
October 31,
   Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
  2014   2013   2015   2014   2015   2014 

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share

   53,336,592     53,205,004     53,377,440     53,289,626     53,355,757     53,247,315  

Stock options, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units

   96,855     94,472     81,091     63,401     88,973     78,936  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

   53,433,447     53,299,476     53,458,531     53,353,027     53,444,730     53,326,251  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Company excludes stock options, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units that have an antidilutive effect from its calculation of weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution. At OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and 2013,2014, the Company had 39,52314,048 and 106,959,12,064, respectively, of stock options, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding which were excluded from this calculation as their effect would be antidilutive.

 

6.

Inventories

Major classifications of inventories are:

 

    October 31, 2014       July 31, 2014     January 31, 2015   July 31, 2014 

Raw materials

    $127,822      $122,150    $131,915    $122,150  

Chassis

   41,357     45,231     51,947     45,231  

Work in process

   49,068     49,537     51,411     49,537  

Finished goods

   31,592     27,424     38,067     27,424  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   249,839     244,342     273,340     244,342  

Excess of FIFO costs over LIFO costs

   (27,988)     (27,988)     (28,923   (27,988
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total inventories

    $221,851      $216,354    $244,417    $216,354  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Of the $249,839$273,340 and $244,342 of inventories at OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and July 31, 2014, all but $43,710$51,588 and $36,096, respectively, at certain subsidiaries were valued on a last-in, first-out basis. The $43,710$51,588 and $36,096 of inventories were valued on a first-in, first-out method.

 

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7.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, and consists of the following:

 

    October 31, 2014       July 31, 2014     January 31, 2015   July 31, 2014 

Land

    $23,464      $21,592    $24,541    $21,592  

Buildings and improvements

   180,779     175,611     188,738     175,611  

Machinery and equipment

   75,153     76,298     77,046     76,298  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total cost

   279,396     273,501     290,325     273,501  

Less accumulated depreciation

   (104,732)     (103,639)     (107,168   (103,639
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    $174,664      $169,862    $183,157    $169,862  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014,ended October 31, 2013, the Company determined it was more likely than not that certain long-lived assets, consisting of certain RV facilities, would be sold or altered before the end of their previously estimated useful life. Therefore, the Company performed impairment assessments over these facilities using a discounted cash flow model and Level 3 inputs as defined by ASC 820 to determine whether an impairment existed. As a result of these assessments, a non-cash impairment charge of $710 was recognized in the quarter ended October 31, 2013.

 

8.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

The components of amortizable intangible assets are as follows:

 

  Weighted Average
Remaining Life
  October 31, 2014   July 31, 2014   Weighted
Average Remaining
Life in Years at
January 31, 2015
  January 31, 2015   July 31, 2014 
  in Years at
October 31, 2014
  Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
   Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
    Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
   Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
 

Dealer networks

    9      $90,760        $29,642        $90,760        $27,102    9  $105,260    $32,137    $90,760    $27,102  

Trademarks

  20   43,882     5,947     43,882     5,479    20   49,282     6,438     43,882     5,479  

Design technology and other
intangibles

  10   22,400     6,541     23,070     6,775    10   22,850     7,277     23,070     6,775  

Non-compete agreements

    2   4,710     3,528     4,710     3,283    2   4,710     3,773     4,710     3,283  
    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total amortizable intangible assets

        $161,752        $45,658        $162,422        $42,639      $182,102    $49,625    $162,422    $42,639  
    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Dealer networks are primarily amortized on an accelerated basis. Trademarks, design technology and other intangibles and non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis. The increase in amortizable intangible assets since July 31, 2014 is due to the acquisition of CRV and DRV, as more fully described in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Estimated annual amortization expense is as follows:

 

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2015

$  14,452

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2016

13,213

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2017

12,399

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2018

11,650

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019

10,661

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2020

9,918

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2021 and thereafter

47,490

$  119,783

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2015

  $15,238  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2016

   15,161  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2017

   15,123  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2018

   14,057  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019

   12,687  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2020

   11,614  

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2021 and thereafter

   56,253  
  

 

 

 
  $140,133  
  

 

 

 

The change in the carrying value of goodwill from July 31, 2014 to January 31, 2015 is as follows:

Balance at July 31, 2014

  $256,579  

Acquisition of towables business

   12,601  
  

 

 

 

Balance at January 31, 2015

  $269,180  
  

 

 

 

All of the recorded goodwill of $256,579 at OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and July 31, 2014 resides in the towable recreational vehicle segment.

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Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but instead is reviewed for impairment by applying a fair-value based test to the Company’s reporting units on an annual basis as of April 30, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The Company’s reporting units are generally the same as its operating segments, which are identified in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Fair values are generally determined by a discounted cash flow model. These estimates are subject to significant management judgment, including the determination of many factors such as sales growth rates, gross margin patterns, cost growth rates, terminal value assumptions and discount rates, and therefore largely represent Level 3 inputs as defined by ASC 820. Changes in these estimates can have a significant impact on the determination of cash flows and fair value and could potentially result in future material impairments.

 

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9.

Concentration of Risk

One dealer, FreedomRoads, LLC (“FreedomRoads”), accounted for 14% and 18%16% of the Company’s continuing consolidated net sales for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013,2014, respectively. This dealer also accounted for 11%17% of the Company’s consolidated trade accounts receivable at OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and 21% at July 31, 2014. The loss of this dealer could have a significant effect on the Company’s business.

 

10.

Loan Transactions and Related Notes Receivable

In January 2009, we entered into two credit agreements, for $10,000 each, with Stephen Adams, in his individual capacity, and Stephen Adams and his successors, as trustee under the Stephen Adams Living Trust (the “Trust” and, together with each of the foregoing persons, the “January 2009 Loan Borrowers”). The final principal and interest payments on the first agreement were received in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and the final principal and interest payments on the second agreement were received in fiscal 2012.

In December 2009, we entered into a $10,000 credit agreement with Marcus Lemonis, Stephen Adams, in his individual capacity, and Stephen Adams and his successors, as trustee under the Trust (collectively, the “December 2009 Loan Borrowers”), and later modified in December 2012, pursuant to which $7,400$6,000 of original principal is outstanding as of OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 with the final payment due on August 30, 2015. All payments of principal and interest due to date have been paid in full.

The January 2009 and December 2009 Loan Borrowers own, directly or indirectly, a controlling interest in FreedomRoads Holding Company, LLC, the parent company of FreedomRoads, the Company’s largest dealer.

 

11.

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure the fair value of certain assets and liabilities using a three level hierarchy as prescribed in ASC 820. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include inputs other than Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable, such as quoted market prices for similar but not identical assets or liabilities, quoted prices in inactive markets or other inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 inputs are not observable, are supported by little or no market activity and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The Company carries at fair value its investments in securities (primarily in mutual funds) held for the benefit of certain employees of the Company as part of a deferred compensation plan - plan—measured with Level 1 inputs. Deferred compensation plan asset balances of $9,360$9,495 and $8,973 were recorded as of OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and July 31, 2014, respectively, as components of other long-term assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. An equal and offsetting liability was also recorded in regards to the deferred compensation plan as a component of other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of the plan assets and the related liability are both reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

 

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12.

Product Warranties

The Company generally provides retail customers of its products with a one-year warranty covering defects in material or workmanship, with longer warranties of up to five years on certain structural components. The Company records a liability based on its best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Factors used in estimating the warranty liability include a history of units sold, existing dealer inventory, average cost incurred and a profile of the distribution of warranty expenditures over the warranty period. Management believes that the warranty reserves are adequate. However, actual claims incurred could differ from estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserves. Warranty reserves are reviewed and adjusted as necessary on at least a quarterly basis.

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Changes in our product warranty reserves are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
October  31,
   Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
  2014   2013   2015   2014   2015   2014 

Beginning balance

      $      94,938         $84,250     $97,640    $86,530    $94,938    $84,250  

Provision

   29,461      22,492      26,769     18,701     56,230     41,193  

Payments

   (26,759)      (20,821)      (27,025   (21,097   (53,784   (41,918

Acquisitions

   –      609      4,664     —       4,664     609  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Ending balance

      $97,640         $86,530     $102,048    $84,134    $102,048    $84,134  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

13.

Provision for Income Taxes

The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current period and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Fluctuations in the actual outcome of these tax consequences could materially impact our financial position or results of operations.

The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires the Company to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as the probability of various possible outcomes must be determined. These uncertain tax positions are re-evaluated on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, voluntary settlements and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.

The overall effective income tax rate for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was 30.9%31.4% compared with 33.1%28.0% for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The primary reason for the increase in the effective income tax rate is due to uncertain tax benefits that settled favorably in the three months ended January 31, 2014 while no such settlements occurred in the three months ended January 31, 2015. For the three months ended January 31, 2015, the Company recorded a tax benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit and other credits that were enacted on December 19, 2014.

The overall effective income tax rate for the six months ended January 31, 2015 was 31.1% compared with 31.6% for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for the decrease in the effective income tax rate was the larger amountretroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit and other credits that occurred during the six months ended January 31, 2015. In addition, the effective income tax rates for the fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015 periods were both impacted, to a similar extent, by various uncertain tax benefits that settled favorably during the three months ended October 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2013.favorably.

It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties accrued relative to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2014,2015, the Company released $4,506 of gross uncertain tax positions and related interest and penalties recorded at July 31, 2014 related to the effective settlement of various uncertain tax positions, which resulted in a net income tax benefit of $2,387. The Company accrued $146$293 in interest and penalties related to the remaining uncertain tax positions recorded at July 31, 2014.2014 and recorded $90 of additional uncertain tax benefit reserve related to previous tax periods. For the three months ended January 31, 2015, the Company recorded $90 of additional uncertain tax benefit reserve related to previous tax periods and accrued $147 in interest and penalties.

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The Company anticipates a decrease of approximately $2,560 in unrecognized tax benefits, and $385 in accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits recorded as of OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015, within the next 12 months from expected settlements or payments of uncertain tax positions and lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. In addition, the Company is currently in the process of pursuing a variety of settlement alternatives with taxing authorities. It is reasonably possible that some of these settlements could be finalized in the next 12 months. If these settlements are finalized within the next 12 months, the gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease between $100 and $2,700 and the related accrued interest and penalties may decrease between $150 and $1,200. It is reasonably possible that some of these settlements will result in cash payments by the Company. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Generally, fiscal years 2012 and 2013 remain open for federal income tax purposes and fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2013 remain open for state and foreign income tax purposes. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return and multiple state income tax returns. The Company is currently being audited by the state of Indiana for tax years ended July 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the state of Illinois for tax years ended July 31, 2011 and 2012 and2012. During the state ofthree months ended January 31, 2015, the Company settled its Oregon audit for tax years ended July 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013.2013 for a nominal amount. The Company believes it has adequately reserved for its potential exposure to additional payments for uncertain tax positions related to its Indiana Illinois and OregonIllinois income tax returns in its liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

 

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14.

Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

The Company is contingently liable under terms of repurchase agreements with financial institutions providing inventory financing for certain dealers of certain of its products. These arrangements, which are customary in the industry, provide for the repurchase of products sold to dealers in the event of default by the dealer on the agreement to pay the financial institution. The repurchase price is generally determined by the original sales price of the product and pre-defined curtailment arrangements. The Company typically resells the repurchased product at a discount from its repurchase price. The risk of loss from these agreements is spread over numerous dealers. In addition to the guarantee under these repurchase agreements, we may also be required to repurchase inventory relative to dealer terminations in certain states in accordance with state laws or regulatory requirements. The repurchase activity related to dealer terminations in certain states has been insignificant in relation to our repurchase obligation with financial institutions.

The Company’s total commercial commitmentcommitments under standby repurchase obligations on dealer inventory financing at Octoberas of January 31, 2015 and July 31, 2014 is $1,239,808.were $1,496,008 and $1,226,650, respectively. The commitment term is primarily up to eighteen months.

The Company accounts for the guarantee under repurchase agreements of dealers’ financing by deferring a portion of the related product sale that represents the estimated fair value of the guarantee at inception. The estimated fair value takes into account an estimate of the losses that may be incurred upon resale of any repurchases. This estimate is based on recent historical experience supplemented by the Company’s assessment of current economic and other conditions affecting its dealers. This deferred amount is included in the repurchase and guarantee reserve balances of $4,347$4,690 and $3,948 as of OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and July 31, 2014, respectively, which are included in other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The table below reflects losses incurred related to repurchase agreements that were settled in the periods noted. The Company believes that any future losses under these agreements will not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

  Three Months Ended
October  31,
   Three Months Ended
January  31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
  2014   2013   2015   2014��  2015   2014 

Cost of units repurchased

      $      1,645        $      123    $4,582    $326    $6,227    $449  

Realization of units resold

   1,440     101     3,721     289     5,161     390  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Losses due to repurchase

      $205        $      22    $861    $37    $1,066    $59  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

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Legal Matters

The Company is involved in certain litigation arising out of its operations in the normal course of its business, most of which is based upon state “lemon laws”, warranty claims and vehicle accidents (for which the Company carries insurance above a specified self-insured retention or deductible amount). The outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against the Company are subject to significant uncertainty. There is significant judgment required in assessing both the probability of an adverse outcome and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated. In management’s opinion, the ultimate disposition of any current legal proceedings or claims against the Company will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, operating results or cash flows. Litigation is, however, inherently uncertain and an adverse outcome from such litigation could have a material effect on the operating results of a particular reporting period.

 

15.

Stockholders’ Equity

Stock-Based Compensation

During fiscal 2013, the Compensation and Development Committee of the Board (“the Committee”) approved a program to award restricted stock units to certain employees at the operating subsidiary and corporate levels. The first awards under this program were granted in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 related to fiscal 2012 performance. The Committee approved additional awards that were granted in fiscal 2014 related to fiscal year 2013 performance and approved additional awards that were granted in fiscal 2015 related to fiscal 2014 performance. The employee restricted stock units vest, and shares of common stock will be issued, in equal installments on the first, second and

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third anniversaries of the date of grant. Starting in fiscal 2013, and again in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board awarded restricted stock units to Board members that will vest, and shares of common stock will be issued, on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.

Total expense recognized in the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and OctoberJanuary 31, 20132014 for these restricted stock unit awards and other stock based compensation was $1,565$1,762 and $1,376,$1,272, respectively, related entirely to continuing operations in both periods. Total expense recognized in the six months ended January 31, 2015 and January 31, 2014 for these restricted stock unit awards and other stock based compensation was $3,327 and $2,648, respectively, which included $0 and $480, respectively, related to discontinued operations.

For the restricted stock units that vested during the threesix month periods ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2015 and January 31, 2014, a certain portion of the vested shares awarded were withheld as treasury shares to cover the recipients’ estimated withholding taxes. The total related taxes of $1,562 to be paidTax payments made by the Company on behalf ofrelated to stock-based awards for the award recipients is included in accrued compensationsix months ended January 31, 2015 and related items as of OctoberJanuary 31, 2014 in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheettotaled $1,562 and is expected to be paid in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.$1,251, respectively.

Retained Earnings

The components of the change in retained earnings are as follows:

 

Balance as of July 31, 2014

  $    1,030,428    $ 1,030,428  

Net income

   38,925     67,573  

Dividends declared and paid

   (14,412   (28,824
  

 

   

 

 

Balance as of October 31, 2014

  $1,054,941  

Balance as of January 31, 2015

  $1,069,177  
  

 

   

 

 

The dividends declared and paid total of $14,412$28,824 represents the regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share.share for each of the first two quarters of fiscal 2015.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are presented in thousands except per share data.

The following discussion of our business relates primarily to ongoing operations.

Forward Looking Statements

This report includes certain statements that are “forward looking” statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward looking statements are made based on management’s current expectations and beliefs regarding future and anticipated developments and their effects upon Thor Industries, Inc., and inherently involve uncertainties and risks. These forward looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from our expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include, among others, price fluctuations, material or chassis supply restrictions, legislative and regulatory developments, the costs of compliance with increased governmental regulation, legal issues, the potential impact of increased tax burdens on our dealers and retail consumers, lower consumer confidence and the level of discretionary consumer spending, interest rate fluctuations, restrictive lending practices, management changes, the success of new product introductions, the pace of obtaining and producing at new production facilities, the pace of acquisitions, the integration of new acquisitions, the impact of the divestiture of the Company’s bus business, the availability of delivery personnel, asset impairment charges, cost structure changes, competition, the potential impact of the strengthening U.S. dollar on international demand, general economic, market and political conditions and the other risks and uncertainties discussed more fully in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2014. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained in this report or to reflect any change in our expectations after the date hereof or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

Executive Overview

We were founded in 1980 and through our operating subsidiaries have grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles (“RVs”) in North America, by units sold and revenue, based on retail statistics published by Statistical Surveys, Inc. (“Stat Surveys”) and other reported data. Our combined U.S. and Canadian RV industry market share in the travel trailer and fifth wheel portion of the towable segment is approximately 38.2%37.9% for the calendar year to date period ended September 30,December 31, 2014. In the motorized segment of the RV industry, we have a combined U.S. and Canadian market share of approximately 23.7% for the calendar year to date period ended September 30,December 31, 2014.

Our business model includes decentralized operating units and we compensate operating management with a combination of cash and restricted stock units, based primarily upon the profitability of the business unit which they manage. Our corporate staff provides financial management, insurance, legal, human resource, risk management and internal audit functions. Senior corporate management interacts regularly with operating management to assure that corporate objectives are understood and are monitored appropriately.

Our RV products are sold to dealers who, in turn, retail those products. We generally do not finance dealers directly, but do provide industry customary repurchase agreements to certain of the dealers’ floor plan lenders.

Our growth has been internal and by acquisition. Our strategy has been to increase our profitability in North America in the RV industry through product innovation, service to our customers, manufacturing quality products, improving the efficiencies of our facilities and by acquisitions. We have no plans to enter unrelated businesses in the future.

We have relied on internally generated cash flows from operations to finance substantially all our growth, although we may borrow to make an acquisition if we believe the incremental cash flows will provide for rapid payback. Capital expenditures of $8,541$16,161 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 were made primarily for land and production building additions and improvements, as well as for replacing machinery and equipment used in the ordinary course of business.

Recent Events

On January 5, 2015, the Company closed on a Stock Purchase Agreement (“CRV/DRV SPA”) for the acquisition of all the outstanding membership units of towable recreational vehicle manufacturer Cruiser RV, LLC (“CRV”) and luxury fifth wheel towable recreational vehicle manufacturer DRV, LLC (“DRV”) by its Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC subsidiary (“Heartland”). In accordance with the CRV/DRV SPA, the closing was deemed effective as of January 1, 2015. As contemplated in the CRV/DRV SPA, the Company also acquired, in a series of integrated transactions, certain real estate used in the ongoing operations of CRV and DRV. The initial cash consideration for this acquisition was $47,412, subject to adjustment. The Company purchased CRV and DRV to expand its towable recreational vehicle market share and to supplement and expand its existing lightweight travel trailer and luxury fifth wheel product offerings and dealer base.

 

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Industry Outlook

The Company monitors the industry conditions in the RV market through the use of monthly wholesale shipment data as reported by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (“RVIA”), which is typically issued on a one month lag and represents manufacturers’ RV production and delivery to dealers. In addition, we also monitor monthly retail sales trends as reported by Stat Surveys, whose data is typically issued on a month and a half lag. The Company believes that monthly RV retail sales data is important as consumer purchases impact future dealer orders and ultimately our production.

We believe our dealer inventory levels are appropriate for seasonal consumer demand, with dealers optimistic yet cautious about restocking over the winter months.demand. RV dealer inventory of Thor products as of OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 increased 16.3%27.1% to 62,45476,441 units from 53,71660,149 units as of OctoberJanuary 31, 2013,2014, partially attributable to acquisitions since the prior year period.and to winter weather conditions which hampered deliveries in January 2014. Thor’s backlog as of OctoberJanuary 31, 2015 increased 11.5% to $942,060 from $845,178 as of January 31, 2014, increased 24.1%also partially attributable to $909,651 from $733,236 as of October 31, 2013.acquisitions since the prior year.

Industry Wholesale Statistics – Calendar YTD

Key wholesale statistics for the RV industry, as reported by RVIA, are as follows:

 

  U.S. and Canada Wholesale Unit Shipments   U.S. and Canada Wholesale Unit
Shipments
 
  Calendar Year through
September 30,
       %
         Change      
   Calendar Year       %
Change
 
        2014               2013               Increase           2014   2013   Increase   

Towable Units

   237,320      219,682      17,638      8.0      312,784     282,795     29,989     10.6  

Motorized Units

   34,032      28,941      5,091      17.6      43,951     38,332     5,619     14.7  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

Total

   271,352      248,623      22,729              9.1      356,735     321,127     35,608     11.1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

According to the RVIA, calendar year 2015 shipments for towables and motorized units will approximate 315,200 and 46,200 units, respectively, which are 0.8% and 5.1% higher than the calendar year 2014 wholesale shipments for all RV categories are forecasted tonoted above and the highest combined total 349,900 units, an 8.9% increase over calendar year 2013, with mostsince the record levels of this unit growth expected in travel trailers and fifth wheels. Calendar year 2014 motorized unit shipments are forecasted to increase 16.7% over calendar year 2013.2006. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are expected to account for 83% of all RV shipments in calendar year 2014.2015. The outlook for calendar year 20142015 growth in RV sales is based on rising consumer confidence, rising home and stock values, improved credit availability and continued slow gains in job and disposable income prospects. RVIA has also forecasted that calendar year 2015 shipments will total 361,700 units, a 3.4% increase from the expected calendar year 2014 wholesale shipments.

Industry Retail Statistics – Calendar YTD

We believe that retail demand is the key to continued improvement in the RV industry. With appropriate levels of dealer inventory currently, we believe that RV industry wholesale shipments will generally be on a one-to-one replenishment ratio with retail sales going forward.

Key retail statistics for the RV industry, as reported by Stat Surveys, are as follows:

 

  U.S. and Canada Retail Unit Registrations   U.S. and Canada Retail Unit Registrations 
  Calendar Year through
September 30,
       %
       Change      
   Calendar Year       %
Change
 
        2014               2013               Increase           2014   2013   Increase   

Towable Units

   241,615      229,496      12,119      5.3      287,478     268,019     19,459     7.3  

Motorized Units

   30,991      27,181      3,810      14.0      38,690     33,462     5,228     15.6  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

Total

   272,606      256,677      15,929              6.2      326,168     301,481     24,687     8.2  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   
        

Note: Data reported by Stat Surveys is based on official state records. This information is subject to adjustment and is continuously updated.

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Company Wholesale Statistics – Calendar YTD

The Company’s wholesale RV shipments, for the calendar year periods through September 30,December 31, 2014 and 2013 to correspond to the industry periods denoted above, were as follows:

 

  U.S. and Canada Wholesale Unit Shipments   U.S. and Canada Wholesale Unit
Shipments
 
  Calendar Year through
September 30,
       %
       Change      
   Calendar Year       %
Change
 
        2014               2013               Increase           2014   2013   Increase   

Towable Units

   82,363      77,766      4,597      5.9      108,704     97,244     11,460     11.8  

Motorized Units

   8,673      6,535      2,138      32.7      10,923     8,446     2,477     29.3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

Total

   91,036      84,301      6,735              8.0      119,627     105,690     13,937     13.2  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   
        

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Company Retail Statistics – Calendar YTD

Retail statistics of the Company’s RV products, as reported by Stat Surveys, for the calendar year periods through September 30,December 31, 2014 and 2013 to correspond to the industry periods denoted above (and adjusted to include results of acquisitions only from the date of acquisition forward), were as follows:

 

  U.S. and Canada Retail Unit Registrations   U.S. and Canada Retail Unit Registrations 
  Calendar Year through
September 30,
       %
       Change      
   Calendar Year       %
Change
 
        2014               2013               Increase           2014   2013   Increase   

Towable Units

   86,281      80,845      5,436      6.7      102,540     94,686     7,854     8.3  

Motorized Units

   7,334      6,406      928      14.5      9,164     7,788     1,376     17.7  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

Total

   93,615      87,251      6,364              7.3      111,704     102,474     9,230     9.0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   
        

Our outlook for future growth in retail sales is dependent upon various economic conditions faced by consumers such as the rate of unemployment, the level of consumer confidence, the growth in disposable income of consumers, changes in interest rates, credit availability, the pace of recovery in the housing market, the impact of rising taxes and fuel prices. With continued improvement in consumer confidence, availability of retail and wholesale credit, low interest rates and the absence of negative economic factors, we would expect to see additional incremental improvements in RV sales and expect to benefit from our ability to increase production to meet increasing demand. In recent years, the industry has benefited from growing retail sales to younger consumers with new product offerings targeted to younger, more active families. In addition, a positive longer-term outlook for the RV business is supported by favorable demographics as more people reach the age brackets that historically have accounted for the bulk of retail RV sales. The number of consumers between the ages of 55 and 74 will total 78 million by 2025, 24% higher than in 2012 according to the RVIA.

Economic or industry-wide factors affecting our RV business include the costs of commodities used in the manufacture of our products. Material cost is the primary factor determining our cost of products sold, and any future increases in raw material costs would impact our profit margins negatively if we were unable to raise the prices for our products by corresponding amounts. Historically, we have been able to pass along cost increases to customers.

To date, we have not experienced any unusual cost increases from our chassis suppliers. The recreational vehicle industry has, from time to time, experienced shortages of chassis due to various causes such as component shortages, production delays or work stoppages at the chassis manufacturers which has impacted our sales and earnings. We believe that the current supply of chassis used in our motorized RV production is adequate for current production levels and that available inventory would compensate for short-term changes in supply schedules if they occur.

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Three Months Ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 vs. Three Months Ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20132014

 

  Three Months
Ended

  October 31, 2014  
      Three Months
Ended

  October 31, 2013  
      Change
Amount
   %
Change
 
  Three Months Ended
January 31, 2015
      Three Months Ended
January 31, 2014
      Change
Amount
   %
Change
 

NET SALES:

                        

Recreational Vehicles

                        

Towables

   $699,778         $622,853         $76,925       12.4      $675,090      $472,474      $202,616     42.9  

Motorized

   222,214         177,110         45,104       25.5       177,326       162,856       14,470     8.9  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

Total

   $    921,992         $    799,963         $    122,029       15.3      $    852,416      $    635,330      $    217,086     34.2  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

# OF UNITS:

                        

Recreational Vehicles

                        

Towables

   26,447         22,980         3,467       15.1       24,795       17,108       7,687     44.9  

Motorized

   2,734         2,179         555       25.5       2,181       2,037       144     7.1  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

Total

   29,181         25,159         4,022       16.0       26,976       19,145       7,831     40.9  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

    % of
Segment
Net Sales
     % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
   %
Change
 
GROSS PROFIT:      % of
Segment
Net Sales
       % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
   %
Change
           

Recreational Vehicles

                      

Towables

   $91,606       13.1       $82,830       13.3       $8,776       10.6      $80,694    12.0    $50,641    10.7    $30,053     59.3  

Motorized

   26,059       11.7       22,353       12.6       3,706       16.6       21,306    12.0     19,686    12.1     1,620     8.2  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total

   $    117,665       12.8       $    105,183       13.1       $    12,482       11.9      $    102,000    12.0    $70,327    11.1    $31,673     45.0  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:

  

    

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:

  

    

Recreational Vehicles

                      

Towables

   $38,765       5.5       $33,647       5.4       $5,118       15.2      $36,517    5.4    $28,572    6.0    $7,945     27.8  

Motorized

   10,947       4.9       8,941       5.0       2,006       22.4       9,433    5.3     8,493    5.2     940     11.1  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total Recreational Vehicles

   49,712       5.4       42,588       5.3       7,124       16.7       45,950    5.4     37,065    5.8     8,885     24.0  

Corporate

   8,277       –       5,753       –       2,524       43.9       8,352    —       6,701    —       1,651     24.6  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total

   $57,989       6.3       $48,341       6.0       $9,648       20.0      $54,302    6.4    $43,766    6.9    $10,536     24.1  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

  

    

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

  

    

Recreational Vehicles

                      

Towables

   $49,299       7.0       $45,624       7.3       $3,675       8.1      $40,320    6.0    $18,915    4.0    $21,405     113.2  

Motorized

   15,101       6.8       13,443       7.6       1,658       12.3       11,867    6.7     11,193    6.9     674     6.0  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total Recreational Vehicles

   64,400       7.0       59,067       7.4       5,333       9.0       52,187    6.1     30,108    4.7     22,079     73.3  

Corporate

   (7,694)      –       (4,626)      –       (3,068)      (66.3)      (8,050  —       (6,206  —       (1,844)     29.7  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

Total

   $56,706       6.2       $54,441       6.8       $2,265       4.2      $44,137    5.2    $    23,902    3.8    $    20,235     84.7  
  

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

    

 

    

 

   

 

  As of
January 31, 2015
   As of
January 31, 2014
   Change
Amount
 %
Change
 
ORDER BACKLOG:  As of
    October 31,    
2014
   As of
    October 31,    
2013
   Change
    Amount    
   % Change        

Recreational Vehicles

               

Towables

   $    653,441       $    419,842       $    233,599       55.6      $    626,052    $501,882    $124,170    24.7  

Motorized

   256,210       313,394       (57,184)      (18.2)      316,008     343,296     (27,288  (7.9
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total

   $909,651       $733,236       $176,415       24.1      $    942,060    $    845,178    $96,882    11.5  
  

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

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CONSOLIDATED

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 increased $122,029,$217,086, or 15.3%34.2%, compared to the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. Consolidated gross profit increased $12,482,$31,673, or 11.9%45.0%, compared to the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. Consolidated gross profit was 12.8%12.0% of consolidated net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and 13.1%11.1% for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 increased 20.0%24.1% compared to the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. Income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was $56,706,$44,137, as compared to $54,441$23,902 for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013,2014, an increase of $2,265$20,235 or 4.2%84.7%. The reasons for the changes in net sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses and income before income taxes are addressed in the segment reporting that follows.

Corporate costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2,524$1,651 to $8,277$8,352 for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $5,753$6,701 for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The increase is primarily attributable to increasesan increase in professional fees of $1,556$717, and $400, respectively, related toan increase in bonuses of $619 in correlation with the changeincrease in the portion of our actuarially determined worker’s compensation and product liability reserves recorded at the corporate level. These increases are largely due to the prior year period including non-recurring favorable adjustments.income from continuing operations before income taxes. Stock-based compensation also increased by $669.$490.

Corporate interest income and other income and expense was $583$302 of income for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $1,127$495 of income for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The $544$193 decrease is due to a decrease in overall interest income of $166,$69, primarily due to reduced interest income on notes receivable as a result of lower note balances. In addition, the market value appreciation on the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets was $246$21 in the current year as compared to appreciation of $500$110 in the prior year, an unfavorable decrease of $254.$89.

The overall effective income tax rate for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was 30.9%31.4% compared with 33.1%28.0% for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The primary reason for the decreaseincrease in the effective income tax rate was the larger amount ofis due to uncertain tax benefits that settled favorably duringin the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2014 as compared towhile no such settlements occurred in the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2015. For the three months ended January 31, 2015, the Company recorded a tax benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit and other credits that were enacted on December 19, 2014.

 

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Segment Reporting

TOWABLE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Analysis of the change in net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 vs. the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013:2014:

 

 

Three Months

Ended

October 31, 2014

   % of
Segment
 Net Sales 
   Three Months
Ended
    October 31, 2013    
   % of
Segment
 Net Sales 
  Change
    Amount    
   %
 Change 
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
 %
Change
 

NET SALES:

                          

Towables

                          

Travel Trailers

   $356,718      51.0           $319,766      51.3       $36,952       11.6     $344,812     51.1    $225,325     47.7    $119,487    53.0  

Fifth Wheels

    340,291      48.6        298,398      47.9        41,893       14.0      328,689     48.7     242,832     51.4     85,857    35.4  

Other

    2,769      0.4        4,689      0.8        (1,920)      (40.9)      1,589     0.2     4,317     0.9     (2,728  (63.2
   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total Towables

   $  699,778      100.0           $622,853      100.0       $76,925       12.4     $675,090     100.0    $472,474     100.0    $202,616    42.9  
   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  
 

Three Months

Ended

October 31, 2014

   % of
Segment
 Shipments 
   Three Months
Ended
    October 31, 2013    
   % of
Segment
 Shipments 
  Change
    Amount    
   %
Change
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Change
Amount
 %
Change
 

# OF UNITS:

                          

Towables

                          

Travel Trailers

    18,137      68.6        15,478      67.4        2,659       17.2      17,071     68.8     10,919     63.8     6,152    56.3  

Fifth Wheels

    8,088      30.6        7,293      31.7        795       10.9      7,569     30.5     5,940     34.7     1,629    27.4  

Other

    222      0.8        209      0.9        13       6.2      155     0.7     249     1.5     (94  (37.8
   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total Towables

    26,447      100.0        22,980      100.0        3,467       15.1      24,795     100.0     17,108     100.0     7,687    44.9  
   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

Impact of Change in Mix and Price on Net Sales:  %
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Towables

  

Travel Trailers

   (5.6) (3.3) 

Fifth Wheels

   3.1  8.0  

Other

   (47.1) (25.4) 

Total Towables

   (2.7) (2.0) 

The increase in total towables net sales of 12.4%42.9% compared to the prior year quarter resulted from a 15.1%44.9% increase in unit shipments and a 2.7%2.0% decrease in the impact of the change in the overall net price per unit. The overall industry increase in combined travel trailer and fifth wheel wholesale unit shipments for the three months ended September 30, 2014January 31, 2015 was 7.0%20.5% compared to the same period last year according to statistics published by RVIA.

The decrease in the overall net price per unit within the travel trailer product lines of 5.6%3.3% is primarily due to product mix, as sales in the current period include a higher concentration of entry-level to mid-level product lines as compared to the prior year period.period, which is partially attributable to recent acquisitions. The increase in the overall net price per unit within the fifth wheel product lines of 3.1%8.0% is primarily due to net price increases and changes in product mix since the comparable prior year period. The “other” category formerly related primarily to park model sales but now also includes truck, folding and other specialty towable recreational vehicles primarily due to the acquisition of Livin’ Lite, whose products carry a significantly lower selling price than park models and now comprise the majority of the sales in this category.

Cost of products sold increased $68,149$172,563 to $608,172,$594,396, or 86.9%88.0% of towables net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $540,023,$421,833, or 86.7%89.3% of towables net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The change in material, labor, freight-out and warranty comprised $61,927$163,885 of the $68,149$172,563 increase in cost of products sold due to increased sales volume. Material, labor, freight-out and warranty as a combined percentage of towables net sales remained at 81.3%decreased to 81.5% for both the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2014 and2015 compared to 81.8% for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013. This percentage remained the same as the favorable impact of net price increases and changes in product mix noted above was offset by an increased labor percentage associated with the current competitive RV labor market as compared to the prior year period, as well as slightly increased percentages in freight-out and warranty costs.2014. Total manufacturing overhead increased $6,222$8,678 with the increase in sales, and increasedbut decreased as a percentage of towables net sales from 5.4%7.5% to 5.6%, primarily due to6.5% as the increased percentagesproduction resulted in facility related costs and self-insured health insurancebetter absorption of fixed overhead costs.

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Towables gross profit increased $8,776$30,053 to $91,606,$80,694, or 13.1%12.0% of towables net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $82,830,$50,641, or 13.3%10.7% of towables net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The $8,776$30,053 increase was primarily due to the increase in net sales noted above.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $38,765, or 5.5% of towables net sales, for the three months ended October 31, 2014 compared to $33,647,$36,517, or 5.4% of towables net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2015 compared to $28,572, or 6.0% of towables net sales, for the three months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for the $5,118$7,945 increase was increased towables net sales and towables income before income taxes, which caused related commissions, bonuses and other compensation to increase by $2,586.$5,175. Sales related travel, advertising and promotional costs also increased $1,003$1,018 in correlation with the sales and backlog increase. Legal, professional and related settlementincreases. Repurchase costs also increased $646, and self-insured group insurance costs increased $500.$593.

Towables income before income taxes was 7.0%6.0% of towables net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to 7.3%4.0% of towables net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The primary reason for this decreaseincrease in percentage was the impact of the increased percentageincrease in cost of products soldnet towables sales noted above.

MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Analysis of the change in net sales for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 vs. the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013:2014:

 

  Three Months
Ended
  October 31, 2014  
   % of
Segment
 Net Sales 
   Three Months
Ended
October 31, 2013
   % of
Segment
 Net Sales 
   Change
  Amount  
   %
 Change 
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
 %
Change
 

NET SALES:

                   

Motorized

                       

Class A

    $137,848      62.0       $104,534      59.0     $33,314      31.9     $108,080     60.9    $94,464     58.0    $13,616    14.4  

Class C

   62,840      28.3      58,624      33.1      4,216      7.2      51,074     28.8     51,004     31.3     70    0.1  

Class B

   21,526      9.7      13,952      7.9      7,574      54.3      18,172     10.3     17,388     10.7     784    4.5  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total Motorized

    $222,214      100.0       $177,110      100.0     $45,104      25.5     $177,326     100.0    $162,856     100.0    $14,470    8.9  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  
  Three Months
Ended
October 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Three Months
Ended
October 31, 2013
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Change
Amount
   %
Change
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Three Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Change
Amount
 %
Change
 

# OF UNITS:

                       

Motorized

                       

Class A

   1,551      56.7      1,077      49.4      474      44.0      1,199     55.0     1,006     49.4     193    19.2  

Class C

   994      36.4      977      44.8      17      1.7      831     38.1     879     43.2     (48  (5.5

Class B

   189      6.9      125      5.8      64      51.2      151     6.9     152     7.4     (1  (0.7
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total Motorized

   2,734      100.0      2,179      100.0      555      25.5      2,181     100.0     2,037     100.0     144    7.1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

Impact of Change in Mix and Price on Net Sales:  %
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Motorized

  

Class A

   (12.1) (4.8) 

Class C

   5.5  5.6  

Class B

   3.1  5.2  

Total Motorized

   0.0  1.8  

The increase in total motorized net sales of 25.5%8.9% compared to the prior year quarter resulted entirely from the 25.5%a 7.1% increase in unit shipments.shipments and a 1.8% increase in the impact of the change in the overall net price per unit. The overall market increase in wholesale unit shipments of motorhomes was 13.0%5.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2014January 31, 2015 compared to the same period last year according to statistics published by RVIA.

The decrease in the overall net price per unit within the Class A product line of 12.1%4.8% is primarily due to a shift in the concentration of sales from the generally larger and more expensive diesel units to the more moderately priced gas units compared to a year ago. Increasing sales from a newnewer line of innovative product offerings of smaller, more moderately priced units that still offer many of the same amenities as larger models also contributed to the decrease. The increase in the overall net price per unit within the Class C product line of 5.5%5.6% is primarily due to changes in product mix and net price increases. Within the Class B product line, the increase in the overall net price per unit of 3.1%5.2% is due to a greater concentration of sales of higher priced models and net price increases.

 

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Cost of products sold increased $41,398$12,850 to $196,155,$156,020, or 88.3%88.0% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $154,757,$143,170, or 87.4%87.9% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The change in material, labor, freight-out and warranty comprised $38,818$11,885 of the $41,398$12,850 increase due to increased sales volume. Material, labor, freight-out and warranty as a combined percentage of motorized net sales increased to 83.9%was 82.9% compared to 83.3%83.0% for the prior year period. The increase in percentage is primarily due to increased employment levels and labor related costs associated with the current competitive RV labor market and production and product line expansions necessitated by increasing sales levels. The combination of assimilating an increasing labor force while expanding production lines and product offerings has also led to an increase in the warranty percentage. Total manufacturing overhead increased $2,580$965 with the increase in sales volume and increased as a percentage of motorized net sales from 4.1%4.9% to 4.4%5.1%. The increase in percentage is primarily due to increased percentages in facility related costs as a result of facility expansions since the prior year period and self-insured health insurance costs.period.

Motorized gross profit increased $3,706$1,620 to $26,059,$21,306, or 11.7%12.0% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $22,353,$19,686, or 12.6%12.1% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The $3,706$1,620 increase in gross profit was due primarily to the impact of the 25.5%7.1% increase in unit sales volume noted above, while the decrease in gross profit as a percentage of motorized net sales was due to the increase in the cost of products sold percentage noted above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10,947,$9,433, or 4.9%5.3% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 compared to $8,941,$8,493, or 5.0%5.2% of motorized net sales, for the three months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The primary reason for the $2,006$940 increase was increased motorized net sales and motorized income before income taxes, which caused related commissions, bonuses and other compensation to increase by $1,280.$779.

Motorized income before income taxes was 6.7% of motorized net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 6.9% of motorized net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for this decrease in percentage was the impact of the increases in the cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense percentages noted above.

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Six Months Ended January 31, 2015 vs. Six Months Ended January 31, 2014

   Six Months
Ended
  January 31, 2015  
      Six Months
Ended
  January 31, 2014  
      Change
Amount
   %
Change
 

NET SALES:

            

Recreational Vehicles

            

Towables

   $1,374,868         $1,095,327         $279,541       25.5    

Motorized

   399,540         339,966         59,574       17.5    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $1,774,408         $1,435,293         $339,115       23.6  �� 
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

# OF UNITS:

            

Recreational Vehicles

            

Towables

   51,242         40,088         11,154       27.8    

Motorized

   4,915         4,216         699       16.6    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   56,157         44,304         11,853       26.8    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

       % of
Segment
Net Sales
       % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
   %
Change
 

GROSS PROFIT:

            

Recreational Vehicles

            

Towables

   $172,300       12.5       $133,471       12.2       $38,829       29.1    

Motorized

   47,365       11.9       42,039       12.4       5,326       12.7    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $219,665       12.4       $175,510       12.2       $44,155       25.2    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:

  

    

Recreational Vehicles

            

Towables

   $75,282       5.5       $62,219       5.7       $13,063       21.0    

Motorized

   20,380       5.1       17,434       5.1       2,946       16.9    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total Recreational Vehicles

   95,662       5.4       79,653       5.5       16,009       20.1    

Corporate

   16,629       —       12,454       —       4,175       33.5    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $112,291       6.3       $92,107       6.4       $20,184       21.9    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES:

  

    

Recreational Vehicles

            

Towables

   $89,619       6.5       $64,539       5.9      $25,080       38.9    

Motorized

   26,968       6.7       24,636       7.2       2,332       9.5    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total Recreational Vehicles

   116,587       6.6       89,175       6.2       27,412       30.7    

Corporate

   (15,744)      —       (10,832)      —       (4,912)      (45.3)   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $100,843       5.7       $78,343       5.5      $22,500       28.7    
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

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CONSOLIDATED

Consolidated net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2015 increased $339,115, or 23.6%, compared to the six months ended January 31, 2014. Consolidated gross profit increased $44,155, or 25.2%, compared to the six months ended January 31, 2014. Consolidated gross profit was 12.4% of consolidated net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2015 and 12.2% for the six months ended January 31, 2014. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended January 31, 2015 increased 21.9% compared to the six months ended January 31, 2014. Income from continuing operations before income taxes for the six months ended January 31, 2015 was $100,843, as compared to $78,343 for the six months ended January 31, 2014, an increase of $22,500 or 28.7%. The reasons for the changes in net sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses and income before income taxes are addressed in the segment reporting that follows.

Corporate costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4,175 to $16,629 for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $12,454 for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to increases of $1,473 and $376, respectively, related to the change in the portion of our actuarially determined worker’s compensation and product liability reserves recorded at the corporate level. These increases are largely due to the prior year period including non-recurring favorable adjustments. Stock-based compensation also increased by $1,159, and bonuses increased by $714 in correlation with the increase in income from continuing operations before income taxes.

Corporate interest income and other income and expense was $885 of income for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $1,622 of income for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The $737 decrease is due to a decrease in overall interest income of $242, primarily due to reduced interest income on notes receivable as a result of lower note balances. In addition, the market value appreciation on the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets was $267 in the current year as compared to appreciation of $609 in the prior year, an unfavorable decrease of $342.

The overall effective income tax rate for the six months ended January 31, 2015 was 31.1% compared with 31.6% for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for the decrease in the effective income tax rate was the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit and other credits that occurred during the six months ended January 31, 2015. In addition, the effective income tax rates for the fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015 periods were both impacted, to a similar extent, by various uncertain tax benefits that settled favorably.

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Segment Reporting

TOWABLE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Analysis of the change in net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2015 vs. the six months ended January 31, 2014:

   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
  %
Change
 

NET SALES:

           

Towables

           

Travel Trailers

  $        701,530     51.0    $        545,091     49.8    $        156,439    28.7  

Fifth Wheels

   668,980     48.7     541,230     49.4     127,750    23.6  

Other

   4,358     0.3     9,006     0.8     (4,648  (51.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total Towables

  $1,374,868     100.0    $1,095,327     100.0    $279,541    25.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Change
Amount
  %
Change
 

# OF UNITS:

           

Towables

           

Travel Trailers

   35,208     68.7     26,397     65.8     8,811    33.4  

Fifth Wheels

   15,657     30.6     13,233     33.0     2,424    18.3  

Other

   377     0.7     458     1.2     (81  (17.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total Towables

   51,242     100.0     40,088     100.0     11,154    27.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

%
Increase
(Decrease)

Impact of Change in Mix and Price on Net Sales:

Towables

Travel Trailers

(4.7

Fifth Wheels

5.3

Other

(33.9

Total Towables

(2.3

The increase in total towables net sales of 25.5% compared to the prior year quarter resulted from a 27.8% increase in unit shipments and a 2.3% decrease in the impact of the change in the overall net price per unit. The overall industry increase in combined travel trailer and fifth wheel wholesale unit shipments for the six months ended January 31, 2015 was 14.4% compared to the same period last year according to statistics published by RVIA.

The decrease in the overall net price per unit within the travel trailer product lines of 4.7% is primarily due to product mix, as sales in the current period include a higher concentration of entry-level to mid-level product lines as compared to the prior year period, which is partially attributable to recent acquisitions. The increase in the overall net price per unit within the fifth wheel product lines of 5.3% is primarily due to net price increases and changes in product mix since the comparable prior year period.

Cost of products sold increased $240,712 to $1,202,568, or 87.5% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $961,856, or 87.8% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The change in material, labor, freight-out and warranty comprised $225,812 of the $240,712 increase in cost of products sold due to increased sales volume. Material, labor, freight-out and warranty as a combined percentage of towables net sales decreased slightly to 81.4% for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to 81.5% for the six months ended January 31, 2014. Total manufacturing overhead increased $14,900 with the increase in sales, but decreased as a percentage of towables net sales from 6.3% to 6.1%, as the increase in production resulted in better absorption of fixed overhead costs.

Towables gross profit increased $38,829 to $172,300, or 12.5% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $133,471, or 12.2% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The $38,829 increase was primarily due to the increase in net sales noted above.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $75,282, or 5.5% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $62,219, or 5.7% of towables net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for the $13,063 increase was increased towables net sales and towables income before income taxes, which caused related commissions, bonuses and other compensation to increase by $7,751. Sales related travel, advertising and promotional costs also increased $2,000 in correlation with the sales and backlog increase. Legal, professional and related settlement costs also increased $895, and self-insured group insurance costs and repurchase costs both increased $668 each.

Towables income before income taxes was 6.5% of towables net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to 5.9% of towables net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for this increase in percentage was the impact of the increase in towables net sales noted above.

MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Analysis of the change in net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2015 vs. the six months ended January 31, 2014:

   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Net Sales
   Change
Amount
  %
Change
 

NET SALES:

           

Motorized

           

Class A

  $245,928     61.6    $198,998     58.5    $46,930    23.6  

Class C

   113,914     28.5     109,628     32.2     4,286    3.9  

Class B

   39,698     9.9     31,340     9.3     8,358    26.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total Motorized

  $399,540     100.0    $339,966     100.0    $59,574    17.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2015
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Six Months
Ended
January 31, 2014
   % of
Segment
Shipments
   Change
Amount
  %
Change
 

# OF UNITS:

           

Motorized

           

Class A

   2,750     56.0     2,083     49.4     667    32.0  

Class C

   1,825     37.1     1,856     44.0     (31  (1.7

Class B

   340     6.9     277     6.6     63    22.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total Motorized

   4,915     100.0     4,216     100.0     699    16.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

%
Increase
(Decrease)

Impact of Change in Mix and Price on Net Sales:

Motorized

Class A

(8.4

Class C

5.6

Class B

4.0

Total Motorized

0.9

The increase in total motorized net sales of 17.5% compared to the prior year quarter resulted from a 16.6% increase in unit shipments and a 0.9% increase in the impact of the change in the overall net price per unit. The overall market increase in wholesale unit shipments of motorhomes was 9.7% for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to the same period last year according to statistics published by RVIA.

The decrease in the overall net price per unit within the Class A product line of 8.4% is primarily due to a shift in the concentration of sales from the generally larger and more expensive diesel units to the more moderately priced gas units compared to a year ago. Increasing sales from a newer line of innovative product offerings of smaller, more moderately priced units that still offer many of the same amenities as larger models also contributed to the decrease. The increase in the overall net price per unit within the Class C product line of 5.6% is primarily due to changes in product mix and net price increases. Within the Class B product line, the increase in the overall net price per unit of 4.0% is due to a greater concentration of sales of higher priced models and net price increases.

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Cost of products sold increased $54,248 to $352,175, or 88.1% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $297,927, or 87.6% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The change in material, labor, freight-out and warranty comprised $50,703 of the $54,248 increase due to increased sales volume. Material, labor, freight-out and warranty as a combined percentage of motorized net sales increased slightly to 83.4% compared to 83.2% for the prior year period. The increase in percentage is primarily due to the combination of assimilating an increasing labor force while expanding production lines and product offerings in the past year leading to an increase in the warranty percentage. Total manufacturing overhead increased $3,545 with the increase in sales volume and increased as a percentage of motorized net sales from 4.4% to 4.7%. The increase in percentage is primarily due to increased percentages in facility related costs as a result of facility expansions since the prior year period.

Motorized gross profit increased $5,326 to $47,365, or 11.9% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $42,039, or 12.4% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The $5,326 increase in gross profit was due primarily to the impact of the 16.6% increase in unit sales volume noted above, while the decrease in gross profit as a percentage of motorized net sales was due to the increase in the cost of products sold percentage noted above.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $20,380, or 5.1% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2015 compared to $17,434, or 5.1% of motorized net sales, for the six months ended January 31, 2014. The primary reason for the $2,946 increase was increased motorized net sales and motorized income before income taxes, which caused related commissions, bonuses and other compensation to increase by $2,059. Sales related travel, advertising and promotion costs also increased $415$488 in correlation with the increase in sales.

Motorized income before income taxes was 6.8%6.7% of motorized net sales for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 and 7.6%7.2% of motorized net sales for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013.2014. The primary reason for this decrease in percentage was the impact of the increase in the cost of products sold percentage noted above.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of OctoberJanuary 31, 2014,2015, we had $313,627$248,256 in cash and cash equivalents compared to $289,336 on July 31, 2014. The components of this $24,291 increase$41,080 decrease in cash and cash equivalents are described in more detail below, but the increasedecrease is primarily attributable to cash provided by operations of $50,025$53,162, less $14,412$28,824 paid for dividends, $46,350 of net cash paid for the acquisition of the CRV and $8,541DRV recreational vehicle businesses and $16,161 paid for capital expenditures.

Working capital at OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was $504,013$482,598 compared to $473,334 at July 31, 2014. Capital expenditures of $8,541$16,161 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 were made primarily for land and production building additions and improvements, as well as replacing machinery and equipment used in the ordinary course of business.

We believe our on hand cash and cash equivalents on hand and funds generated from operations will be sufficient to fund expected future operational requirements. We have relied on internally generated cash flows from operations to finance substantially all our growth. We may, however, consider debt to make an acquisition.

Our three main priorities for the use of current and future available cash include supporting and growing our core RV business, both organically and through acquisitions, maintaining and growing our regular dividends over time and strategic share repurchases or special dividends as determined by the Company’s Board.

In regard to supporting and growing our business, we anticipate additional capital expenditures in fiscal 2015 of approximately $26,000,$25,000, primarily for expanding our recreational vehicle facilities and replacing and upgrading machinery, equipment and other assets to be used in the ordinary course of business. We may also consider additional strategic growth acquisitions that complement or expand our ongoing RV operations.

The Company’s Board currently intends to continue quarterly cash dividend payments in the future. The declaration of future dividends and the establishment of the per share amounts, record dates and payment dates for any such future dividends are subject to the determination of the Board, and will be dependent upon future earnings, cash flows and other factors. There are no limitations on the Company’s ability to pay dividends pursuant to any credit facility.

Future purchases of the Company’s common stock or special cash dividends may occur based upon market and business conditions, and excess cash availability, subject to applicable legal limitations and determination by the Board.

 

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Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was $50,025$53,162 as compared to $5,853net cash used in operating activities of $17,845 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2013. The combination of2014. For the six months ended January 31, 2015, net income andadjusted for non-cash items (primarily depreciation, amortization of intangibles, impairment charges, deferred income tax provision (benefit), gain on disposal of bus business and stock-based compensation) provided $48,553resulted in $83,473 of operating cash. The changes in working capital used $30,311 of operating cash for the three months ended October 31, 2014 comparedduring that period, primarily due to $42,248 in the prior year period. However, the $48,553 of operating cash provided in the three months ended October 31, 2014 was increased to a greater extent by a larger seasonalan increase in accounts receivable collections, which correlatesinventory in correlation with the increase in sales. In addition, there was alsocurrent sales and production levels and backlog. For the six months ended January 31, 2014, net income adjusted for non-cash items resulted in $69,366 of operating cash. Changes in working capital used $87,211 during that period, primarily due to a lower seasonallarger than usual increase in inventory in the current period compared to the prior year period due to improved inventory management.increasing backlogs and inclement weather disrupting January 2014 production and shipments. In addition, required income tax payments also increased.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was $11,436,$63,970, primarily due to net cash of $46,350 paid for the acquisition of the CRV and DRV towable recreational vehicle businesses, capital expenditures of $8,541$16,161 and a final purchase price adjustment payment of $2,915 related to the fiscal 2014 acquisition of the KZ towable recreational vehicle business. Net cash provided by investing activities of $62,456$61,868 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20132014 was primarily due to $97,677$100,000 in net cash consideration received from the sale of the bus business and $6,425 in proceeds received on notes receivable, partially offset by $17,056$16,769 and $16,718 of net cash consideration paid for the acquisitions of the Livin’ Lite and Bison towable recreational vehicle businesses, respectively.respectively, and capital expenditures of $12,671.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 was $14,298,$30,272, primarily for regular quarterly cash dividend payments of $14,412.$0.27 per share for each of the first two quarters of fiscal 2015 totaling $28,824. Net cash used in financing activities of $9,928$75,764 for the threesix months ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20132014 was also primarily for cash dividend payments of $12,253, partially offset by proceeds from$77,800. The Company paid a regular quarterly $0.23 per share dividend in each of the issuancefirst two quarters of common stockfiscal 2014 totaling $24,510 and a special $1.00 per share dividend in November 2013 of $2,293.$53,290. The Company increased its previous regular quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share to $0.27 per share in October 2014. In October 2013, the Company increased its previous regular quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share to $0.23 per share.

Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”) “PresentationReference is made to Note 1 of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 raises the thresholdcontained in this report for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosuressummary of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. Under the new guidance, the disposal of a component or group of components of a business will be reported as discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. For the Company, ASU 2014-08recently issued accounting pronouncements, which summary is effective for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components that first occur after July 31, 2015. Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. The impact to the Company will depend on future disposals.hereby incorporated by reference.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This standard will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. Under the new standard, entities are required to identify the contract with a customer, identify the separate performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the separate performance obligations in the contract and recognize the appropriate amount of revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies each performance obligation. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and the interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and is therefore effective for the Company in its fiscal year 2018 beginning on August 1, 2017. Entities have the option of using either retrospective transition or a modified approach in applying the new standard. The Company is currently evaluating the approach it will use to apply the new standard and the impact that the adoption of the new standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

None

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains “disclosure controls and procedures”, as such term is defined under Exchange Act Rule13a-15(e), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and our management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. The Company has carried out an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms and accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

During the quarter ended OctoberJanuary 31, 2014,2015, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – Other Information

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in certain litigation arising out of its operations in the normal course of its business, most of which is based upon state “lemon laws”, warranty claims and vehicle accidents (for which the Company carries insurance above a specified self-insured retention or deductible amount). The outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against the Company are subject to significant uncertainty. There is significant judgment required in assessing both the probability of an adverse outcome and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated. In management’s opinion, the ultimate disposition of any current legal proceedings or claims against the Company will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, operating results or cash flows. Litigation is, however, inherently uncertain and an adverse outcome from such litigation could have a material effect on the operating results of a particular reporting period.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2014.2014, except as noted below.

Relative strength of the U.S. dollar may impact sales

Although our sales to dealers are made in U.S. dollars, we have historically generated considerable sales in Canada. The current strength of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar has impacted sales in Canada. Should the U.S. dollar remain strong or further strengthen relative to the Canadian dollar, sales will likely be negatively impacted.

Business acquisitions pose integration risks

Recent business acquisitions, including the most recent acquisition of CRV/DRV in the second quarter of fiscal 2015, and the merger of subsidiaries within Thor, pose a number of potential integration risks that may result in us experiencing negative consequences to our business, financial condition or results of operations. The transaction activity, the integration of recently acquired assets, operations and companies and the merger of subsidiaries within Thor involve a number of related risks, including, but not limited to:

Demands on management related to various transaction and integration activities;

The diversion of management’s attention from the management of daily operations to the integration of operations;

The assimilation and retention of employees;

The ability of the management teams at these entities to meet operational and financial expectations;

The integration of departments and systems, including accounting systems, technologies, books and records and procedures; and

The establishment or maintenance of uniform standards and controls, including internal accounting controls, procedures and policies.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

  

Description

10.1

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 5, 2015, by and among Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC and David E. Fought, Jeffrey D. Fought, Paul R. Corman, Robert L. Tiedge, John J. Mohamed, E. Dale Fenton, Dan E. Van Liew, Sidnaw Corporation, and Laure R. Cunningham*

31.1  

Chief Executive Officer’s Certification filed pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2  

Chief Financial Officer’s Certification filed pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1  

Chief Executive Officer’s Certification furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2  

Chief Financial Officer’s Certification furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS  

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL  

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

101.PRE  

XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

101.LAB  

XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document

101.DEF  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended OctoberJanuary 31, 20142015 formatted in XBRL (“eXtensible Business Reporting Language”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) related notes to these financial statements.

*

The schedules and exhibits referenced in the Stock Purchase Agreement have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

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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.

 

 THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
 

(Registrant)

DATE: December 1, 2014March 5, 2015

 

/s/ Robert W. Martin

 

Robert W. Martin

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

DATE: December 1, 2014March 5, 2015

 

/s/ Colleen Zuhl

 

Colleen Zuhl

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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