Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | May 08, 2018 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | Blue Bird Corp | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,589,526 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-29 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,018 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 26,999,660 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,349 | $ 62,616 |
Accounts receivable, net | 12,190 | 10,148 |
Inventories | 105,387 | 76,155 |
Other current assets | 12,883 | 11,528 |
Total current assets | 140,809 | 160,447 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 38,126 | 34,708 |
Goodwill | 18,825 | 18,825 |
Intangible assets, net | 56,476 | 57,481 |
Equity investment in affiliate | 11,859 | 11,625 |
Deferred tax assets | 10,129 | 11,755 |
Other assets | 991 | 975 |
Total assets | 277,215 | 295,816 |
Current liabilities | ||
Accounts payable | 96,125 | 87,331 |
Warranty | 7,906 | 8,573 |
Accrued expenses | 12,283 | 18,229 |
Deferred warranty income | 7,204 | 6,776 |
Other current liabilities | 6,716 | 9,847 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Total current liabilities | 138,234 | 138,756 |
Long-term liabilities | ||
Long-term debt | 139,608 | 143,224 |
Warranty | 11,377 | 12,337 |
Deferred warranty income | 13,257 | 12,519 |
Other liabilities | 15,618 | 15,064 |
Pension | 29,073 | 32,426 |
Total long-term liabilities | 208,933 | 215,570 |
Guarantees, commitments and contingencies (Note 6) | ||
Stockholders' deficit | ||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 400,000 issued with liquidation preference of $40,000 at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 23,912,188 and 23,739,344 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively | 2 | 2 |
Additional paid-in capital | 38,747 | 45,418 |
Accumulated deficit | (106,058) | (100,055) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (42,643) | (43,875) |
Total stockholders' deficit | (69,952) | (58,510) |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 277,215 | $ 295,816 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 400,000 | 400,000 |
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value | $ 40,000,000 | $ 40,000,000 |
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common Stock, Shares Issued | 23,912,188 | 23,739,344 |
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 23,912,188 | 23,739,344 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Net sales | $ 216,628 | $ 208,651 | $ 379,177 | $ 345,311 |
Cost of goods sold | 194,960 | 184,002 | 336,861 | 302,464 |
Gross profit | 21,668 | 24,649 | 42,316 | 42,847 |
Operating expenses | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 18,741 | 19,259 | 44,659 | 37,451 |
Operating profit (loss) | 2,927 | 5,390 | (2,343) | 5,396 |
Interest expense | (1,826) | (1,715) | (3,278) | (4,403) |
Interest income | 2 | 6 | 17 | 13 |
Other income (expense), net | 1,020 | (37) | 1,190 | (164) |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 0 | 0 | (10,142) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,123 | 3,644 | (4,414) | (9,300) |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (471) | (1,108) | (1,823) | 2,564 |
Equity in net income of non-consolidated affiliate | 184 | 212 | 234 | 961 |
Net income (loss) | 1,836 | 2,748 | (6,003) | (5,775) |
Earnings per share: | ||||
Net income (loss) (from above) | 1,836 | 2,748 | (6,003) | (5,775) |
Less: preferred stock dividends | 763 | 1,017 | 1,533 | 1,970 |
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ 1,073 | $ 1,731 | $ (7,536) | $ (7,745) |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 23,899,772 | 23,048,517 | 23,911,909 | 22,822,416 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 25,127,082 | 24,590,905 | 23,911,909 | 22,822,416 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.08 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.34) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.07 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.34) |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net loss | $ 1,836 | $ 2,748 | $ (6,003) | $ (5,775) |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | ||||
Net change in defined benefit pension plan | 669 | 1,007 | 1,232 | 2,013 |
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges | 0 | (47) | 0 | 102 |
Total other comprehensive income | 669 | 960 | 1,232 | 2,115 |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 2,505 | $ 3,708 | $ (4,771) | $ (3,660) |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Net loss | $ (6,003) | $ (5,775) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,173 | 4,101 |
Amortization of debt costs | 384 | 713 |
Share-based compensation | 1,510 | 410 |
Equity in net income of affiliate | (234) | (961) |
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets | 78 | (46) |
Deferred taxes | 1,098 | (2,964) |
Amortization of deferred actuarial pension losses | 1,760 | 3,145 |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 10,142 |
Unrealized gains on foreign currency hedges | (1,036) | 0 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | (2,042) | 13,444 |
Inventories | (29,232) | (56,618) |
Other assets | (335) | (1,112) |
Accounts payable | 9,151 | 30,961 |
Accrued expenses, pension and other liabilities | (12,329) | (4,765) |
Total adjustments | (27,054) | (3,550) |
Total cash used in operating activities | (33,057) | (9,325) |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||
Cash paid for fixed assets | (7,021) | (5,159) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 0 | 46 |
Total cash used in investing activities | (7,021) | (5,113) |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||
Repayments under the former senior term loan | 0 | (161,500) |
Borrowings under the new term loan | 0 | 156,887 |
Repayments under the new term loan | (4,000) | (2,000) |
Cash paid for capital leases | (77) | (79) |
Cash paid for debt issuance costs | 0 | (271) |
Cash paid to extinguish debt | 0 | (507) |
Payment of dividends on preferred stock | (1,533) | (1,970) |
Cash paid for employee taxes on vested restricted shares and stock option exercises | (571) | (981) |
Proceeds from exercises of warrants | 9,504 | 10,982 |
Common stock repurchases under the share repurchase program | (15,512) | 0 |
Total cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (12,189) | 561 |
Change in cash and cash equivalents | (52,267) | (13,877) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 62,616 | 52,309 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 10,349 | 38,432 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | ||
Interest paid, net of interest received | 2,950 | 3,294 |
Income tax paid, net of tax refunds | 3,596 | 1,233 |
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
Change in accounts payable for capital additions to property, plant and equipment | (357) | (2,178) |
Cashless exercise of stock options | $ 897 | $ 4,124 |
Nature of Business and Basis of
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation | 1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation Nature of Business Blue Bird Body Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Bird Corporation, was incorporated in 1958 and has manufactured, assembled and sold school buses to a variety of municipal, federal and commercial customers since 1927. The majority of Blue Bird’s sales are made to an independent distributor network, which in turn sells buses to ultimate end users. We are headquartered in Macon, Georgia. References in these notes to financial statements to “Blue Bird”, the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Blue Bird Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30 with its quarters consisting of thirteen weeks in most years. In fiscal year 2018 , there is a total of 52 weeks. For fiscal years 2018 and 2017 , the second quarters both included 13 weeks. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial results have been made. Such adjustments consist of only those of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of September 30, 2017 was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements but do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. For additional information, including the Company’s significant accounting policies, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 as set forth in the Company's 2017 Form 10-K filed on December 8, 2017 . Use of Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. At the date of the financial statements, these estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and during the reporting period, these estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. For example, significant management judgments are required in determining excess, obsolete, or unsalable inventory, allowance for doubtful accounts, potential impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and intangibles, the accounting for self-insurance reserves, warranty reserves, pension obligations, income taxes, environmental liabilities and contingencies. Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty, and, accordingly, the Company’s accounting estimates require the exercise of judgment. The accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. The Company evaluates and updates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in the Company’s evaluations. Actual results could differ from the estimates that the Company has used. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Standards The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in the Company’s 2017 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on December 8, 2017 . Our senior management has reviewed these significant accounting policies and related disclosures and determined that there were no significant changes in our critical accounting policies in the six months ended March 31, 2018 . Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) . This ASU provides guidance on a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") to retained earnings for the effect of the tax rate change resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) (the "Tax Act"). The amendments eliminate the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act and will improve the usefulness of information reported to financial statement users. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Should we elect to apply this optional ASU, it will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU may have on our consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory , which requires inventory to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have any impact on any component of our financial statements. |
Supplemental Financial Informat
Supplemental Financial Information | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Financial Information | 3. Supplemental Financial Information Inventory The Company values inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company uses a standard costing methodology, which approximates cost on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company reviews the standard costs of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventory on a periodic basis to ensure that its inventories approximate current actual costs. Manufacturing cost includes raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. The following table presents the components of inventory at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 Raw materials $ 63,282 $ 54,379 Work in process 21,492 14,660 Finished goods 20,613 7,116 Total inventory $ 105,387 $ 76,155 Product Warranties The Company’s products are generally warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one to five years . A provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the time the unit is sold. The methodology to determine the warranty reserve calculates average expected warranty claims using warranty claims by body type, by month, over the life of the bus, which is then multiplied by remaining months under warranty, by warranty type. Management believes the methodology provides an accurate reserve estimate. Actual claims incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring future adjustments. The following table reflects activity in accrued warranty cost (current and long-term portion combined) for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,788 $ 18,318 $ 20,910 $ 19,444 Add current period accruals 2,406 2,327 4,365 3,780 Current period reductions of accrual (2,911 ) (2,033 ) (5,992 ) (4,612 ) Balance at end of period $ 19,283 $ 18,612 $ 19,283 $ 18,612 The Company also sells extended warranties related to its products. Revenue related to these contracts is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period and costs thereunder are expensed as incurred. All warranty expenses are recorded in the cost of goods sold line on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The methodology to determine the short-term extended warranty income reserve is based on twelve months of the remaining warranty value for each effective extended warranty at the balance sheet date. The following table reflects activity in deferred warranty income (current and long-term portions combined), for the sale of extended warranties of two to five years , for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,208 $ 15,809 $ 19,295 $ 16,187 Add current period deferred income 2,763 2,244 4,826 3,373 Current period recognition of income (1,510 ) (1,399 ) (3,660 ) (2,906 ) Balance at end of period $ 20,461 $ 16,654 $ 20,461 $ 16,654 Self-Insurance The following table reflects our total accrued self-insurance liability, comprised of workers compensation and health insurance related claims, at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 Current portion $ 3,305 $ 3,194 Long-term portion 2,413 2,251 Total accrued self-insurance $ 5,718 $ 5,445 The current and long-term portions of the accrued self-insurance liability are reflected in accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Shipping and Handling Revenues Shipping and handling revenues represent costs billed to customers and are included in net sales. Shipping and handling costs incurred are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling revenues were $3.6 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively, and $7.0 million and $6.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively. The related cost of goods sold was $3.1 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively, and $5.9 million and $5.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively. Pension Expense Components of net periodic pension benefit cost were as follows for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Interest cost $ 1,357 $ 1,265 $ 2,714 $ 2,531 Expected return on plan assets (1,776 ) (1,589 ) (3,552 ) (3,179 ) Amortization of prior loss 880 1,572 1,760 3,145 Net periodic benefit cost $ 461 $ 1,248 $ 922 $ 2,497 Amortization of prior loss, recognized in other comprehensive income 880 1,572 1,760 3,145 Total recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost and other comprehensive income $ (419 ) $ (324 ) $ (838 ) $ (648 ) Warrants At March 31, 2018 , there were a total of 3,272,358 warrants outstanding to purchase 1,636,179 shares of our Common Stock. |
Debt
Debt | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | 4. Debt Debt consisted of the following at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 2021 term loan, net of deferred financing costs of $2,392 and $2,776, respectively $ 147,608 $ 151,224 Less: current portion of long-term debt 8,000 8,000 Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 139,608 $ 143,224 Term loans are recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the unpaid principal balance, and are not subject to fair value measurement; however, given the variable rates on the loans, the Company estimates that the unpaid principal balance approximates fair value. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, the term loans would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. At March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , $150.0 million and $154.0 million , respectively, were outstanding on the term loans. At March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the stated interest rates on the term loans were 3.4% and 2.8% , respectively. At March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , the weighted-average annual effective interest rates for the term loans were 3.8% and 4.5% , respectively, which included amortization of the deferred financing costs. No borrowings were outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility at March 31, 2018 ; however, since $6.9 million of Letters of Credit were outstanding on March 31, 2018 , the Company would have been able to borrow $68.1 million on the revolving line of credit. Interest expense on all indebtedness was $1.8 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively, and $3.3 million and $4.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively. The schedules of remaining principal maturities for the term loan for the next five fiscal years are as follows: (in thousands of dollars) Year Principal Payments 2018 $ 4,000 2019 8,000 2020 11,000 2021 15,000 2022 112,000 Total remaining principal payments $ 150,000 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 5. Income Taxes Income tax provisions for interim periods are based on estimated annual income tax rates, adjusted to reflect the effects of any significant infrequent or unusual items which are required to be discretely recognized within the current interim period. The effective tax rates in the periods presented are largely based upon the forecast pre-tax earnings mix and allocation of certain expenses in various taxing jurisdictions where the Company conducts its business, primarily the United States. The effective tax rate for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 was 22.2% , which differed from the transitional 2018 statutory federal income tax rate of 24.5% . The difference is mainly due to normal tax rate benefit items, such as the domestic production activities deduction, state tax credits, and share based award related deductions in excess of recorded book expense. These benefits were partially offset by accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the three month period ended April 1, 2017 was 30.4% , which differed from the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% , mainly due to normal tax rate benefit items, such as the domestic production activities deduction, state tax credits, and share based award related deductions in excess of recorded book expense. These benefits were partially offset by discrete expense items, the largest being interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rate for the six month period ended March 31, 2018 was (41.3)% and significantly differed from the transitional 2018 statutory federal income tax rate of 24.5% . The difference is mainly due to $2.4 million in period expense recorded in the prior fiscal quarter to reflect the newly enacted Tax Act. The Tax Act adjustments include resetting our deferred tax accounts to the new rates as well as $1.1 million of expense from increasing the carrying value of our uncertain tax positions, and $0.5 million of additional valuation allowance for our foreign tax credit carryforward. Our rate was further impacted by accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. These items were partially offset by normal tax rate benefit items, such as the domestic production activities deduction, state tax credits, and share based award related deductions in excess of recorded book expense. The effective tax rate for the six month period ended April 1, 2017 was 27.6% and differed from the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% , primarily from normal tax rate benefit items, such as the domestic production activities deduction, state tax credits, and share based award related deductions in excess of recorded book expense. These benefits were partially offset by discrete expense items, the largest being interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. |
Guarantees, Commitments and Con
Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies | 6. Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies Litigation At March 31, 2018 , the Company had a number of product liability and other cases pending. Management believes that, considering the Company’s insurance coverage and its intention to vigorously defend its positions, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements. Environmental The Company is subject to a variety of environmental regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous materials used in its manufacturing processes. Failure by the Company to comply with present and future regulations could subject it to future liabilities. In addition, such regulations could require the Company to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant expenses to comply with environmental regulations. The Company is currently not involved in any material environmental proceedings and therefore management believes that the resolution of environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | 7. Segment Information We manage our business in two operating segments, which are also our reportable segments. The Bus segment includes the manufacturing and assembly of buses to be sold to a variety of customers across the United States, Canada and in international markets. The Parts segment consists primarily of the purchase of parts from third parties to be sold to dealers within the Company’s network. Financial information is reported on the basis that it is used internally by the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) in evaluating segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company has been identified as the CODM. Management evaluates the segments based primarily upon revenues and gross profit. A measure of assets is not applicable, as segment assets are not regularly reviewed by the CODM for evaluating performance or allocating resources. The tables below present segment net sales and gross profit for the periods presented: Net sales Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Bus $ 201,774 $ 193,760 $ 349,872 $ 316,166 Parts 14,854 14,891 29,305 29,145 Segment net sales $ 216,628 $ 208,651 $ 379,177 $ 345,311 Gross profit Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Bus $ 16,343 $ 19,229 $ 31,720 $ 32,391 Parts 5,325 5,420 10,596 10,456 Segment gross profit $ 21,668 $ 24,649 $ 42,316 $ 42,847 The following table is a reconciliation of segment gross profit to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Segment gross profit $ 21,668 $ 24,649 $ 42,316 $ 42,847 Adjustments: Selling, general and administrative expenses (18,741 ) (19,259 ) (44,659 ) (37,451 ) Interest expense (1,826 ) (1,715 ) (3,278 ) (4,403 ) Interest income 2 6 17 13 Other income (expense), net 1,020 (37 ) 1,190 (164 ) Loss on debt extinguishment — — — (10,142 ) Income (loss) before income taxes $ 2,123 $ 3,644 $ (4,414 ) $ (9,300 ) Sales are attributable to geographic areas based on customer location and were as follows for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 United States $ 198,414 $ 186,932 $ 353,062 $ 316,678 Canada 17,609 21,120 22,459 25,985 Rest of world 605 599 3,656 2,648 Total net sales $ 216,628 $ 208,651 $ 379,177 $ 345,311 |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | 8. Earnings Per Share We incurred a net loss for six months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 . As a result, basic and diluted shares outstanding are equal to each other for those periods due to the exclusion of potentially dilutive shares from the calculation of earnings per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculation were 4,701,112 and 5,826,988 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , respectively. The following table presents the earnings per share computation for the period presented when there are dilutive shares: Three Months Ended (in thousands except for share data) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Numerator: Net income $ 1,836 $ 2,748 Less: convertible preferred stock dividends 763 1,017 Net income available to common stockholders $ 1,073 $ 1,731 Basic earnings per share (1): Weighted average common shares outstanding 23,899,772 23,048,517 Basic earnings per share $ 0.04 $ 0.08 Diluted earnings per share (2): Weighted average common shares outstanding 23,899,772 23,048,517 Weighted average dilutive securities, convertible preferred stock — — Weighted average dilutive securities, restricted stock 14,797 — Weighted average dilutive securities, warrants 939,107 1,308,774 Weighted average dilutive securities, stock options 273,406 233,614 Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares 25,127,082 24,590,905 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.04 $ 0.07 (1) Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. (2) Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding during the period, determined by using the treasury-stock method, and adjusting for the dilutive effect of our convertible preferred stock, determined by using the if-converted method. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , 3,451,251 and 4,314,064 shares, respectively, of convertible preferred stock were excluded from the dilutive calculation as the if-converted impact would be anti-dilutive. |
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Compensation | 9. Share-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock awards ("RSAs") and restricted stock units ("RSUs") award activity for the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Restricted Stock Activity Number of Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance, beginning of period 75,590 $ 15.83 Granted 107,720 18.10 Vested (53,355 ) 15.50 Forfeited/canceled (8,076 ) 15.62 Balance, end of period 121,879 17.99 Compensation expense for restricted stock awards, recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $0.5 million and $0.9 million with associated tax benefits of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 , respectively. At March 31, 2018 , unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards totaled $1.4 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of nine months . Stock Option Awards The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity for the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Stock Option Award Activity Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share ($) Outstanding options, beginning of period 623,962 $ 11.15 Granted 215,530 16.61 Exercised (1) (73,102 ) 12.27 Forfeited (19,030 ) 15.50 Outstanding options, end of period (2) 747,360 12.50 Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period (3) 535,302 10.87 (1) Stock options exercised in the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $0.6 million . (2) Stock options outstanding at the end of the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $8.4 million . (3) Fully vested and exercisable options at the end of the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $6.9 million with a weighted average contractual remaining term of 7.3 years . Compensation expense for stock option awards, recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $0.3 million and $0.5 million with associated tax benefits of $0.0 million and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 , respectively. At March 31, 2018 , unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option awards totaled $0.9 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of nine months . The fair value of each option award at grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions and resulting grant-date fair value during the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Expected volatility 29.2 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Risk-free interest rate 2.16 % Expected term (in years) 5.0 - 5.5 Weighted-average grant-date fair value $ 6.15 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table provides information on changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) Defined Benefit Pension Plan Cash Flow Hedges (Effective Portion) Total AOCI Defined Benefit Pension Plan Cash Flow Hedges (Effective Portion) Total AOCI March 31, 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ (43,312 ) $ — $ (43,312 ) $ (43,875 ) $ — $ (43,875 ) Other comprehensive income, gross — — — — — — Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings 880 — 880 1,760 — 1,760 Total other comprehensive income, before taxes 880 — 880 1,760 — 1,760 Income tax expense (211 ) — (211 ) (528 ) — (528 ) Balance, end of period $ (42,643 ) $ — $ (42,643 ) $ (42,643 ) $ — $ (42,643 ) April 1, 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ (57,872 ) $ 136 $ (57,736 ) $ (58,878 ) $ (13 ) $ (58,891 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, gross — (81 ) (81 ) — 383 383 Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings 1,572 8 1,580 3,145 (227 ) 2,918 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes 1,572 (73 ) 1,499 3,145 156 3,301 Income tax (expense) benefit (565 ) 26 (539 ) (1,132 ) (54 ) (1,186 ) Balance, end of period $ (56,865 ) $ 89 $ (56,776 ) $ (56,865 ) $ 89 $ (56,776 ) |
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Event | 11. Subsequent Event On April 24, 2018, the Company exercised its right to convert the maximum number of outstanding shares of the 7.625% Convertible Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”) into shares of common stock, $0.0001 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”). The conversion was subject to a beneficial ownership limitation, which prohibits the Company from effecting a conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to the extent that, after giving effect to such conversion, the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the outstanding Common Stock. As a result of this conversion, a total of 307,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 2,649,962 shares of common stock based on the conversion rate of 8.6318 shares of Common Stock for each share of Series A Preferred Stock being converted. After the conversion, 93,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding. |
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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial reporting and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30 with its quarters consisting of thirteen weeks in most years. In fiscal year 2018 , there is a total of 52 weeks. For fiscal years 2018 and 2017 , the second quarters both included 13 weeks. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial results have been made. Such adjustments consist of only those of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of September 30, 2017 was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements but do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. For additional information, including the Company’s significant accounting policies, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 as set forth in the Company's 2017 Form 10-K filed on December 8, 2017 . |
Use of Estimates and Assumptions | Use of Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. At the date of the financial statements, these estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and during the reporting period, these estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. For example, significant management judgments are required in determining excess, obsolete, or unsalable inventory, allowance for doubtful accounts, potential impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and intangibles, the accounting for self-insurance reserves, warranty reserves, pension obligations, income taxes, environmental liabilities and contingencies. Future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty, and, accordingly, the Company’s accounting estimates require the exercise of judgment. The accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. The Company evaluates and updates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in the Company’s evaluations. Actual results could differ from the estimates that the Company has used. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) . This ASU provides guidance on a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") to retained earnings for the effect of the tax rate change resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) (the "Tax Act"). The amendments eliminate the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act and will improve the usefulness of information reported to financial statement users. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Should we elect to apply this optional ASU, it will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU may have on our consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory , which requires inventory to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have any impact on any component of our financial statements. |
Supplemental Financial Inform19
Supplemental Financial Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] | |
Inventory | Manufacturing cost includes raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. The following table presents the components of inventory at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 Raw materials $ 63,282 $ 54,379 Work in process 21,492 14,660 Finished goods 20,613 7,116 Total inventory $ 105,387 $ 76,155 |
Product Warranties | The following table reflects activity in deferred warranty income (current and long-term portions combined), for the sale of extended warranties of two to five years , for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,208 $ 15,809 $ 19,295 $ 16,187 Add current period deferred income 2,763 2,244 4,826 3,373 Current period recognition of income (1,510 ) (1,399 ) (3,660 ) (2,906 ) Balance at end of period $ 20,461 $ 16,654 $ 20,461 $ 16,654 The following table reflects activity in accrued warranty cost (current and long-term portion combined) for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 19,788 $ 18,318 $ 20,910 $ 19,444 Add current period accruals 2,406 2,327 4,365 3,780 Current period reductions of accrual (2,911 ) (2,033 ) (5,992 ) (4,612 ) Balance at end of period $ 19,283 $ 18,612 $ 19,283 $ 18,612 |
Self-Insurance | The following table reflects our total accrued self-insurance liability, comprised of workers compensation and health insurance related claims, at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 Current portion $ 3,305 $ 3,194 Long-term portion 2,413 2,251 Total accrued self-insurance $ 5,718 $ 5,445 |
Pension Expense | Components of net periodic pension benefit cost were as follows for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Interest cost $ 1,357 $ 1,265 $ 2,714 $ 2,531 Expected return on plan assets (1,776 ) (1,589 ) (3,552 ) (3,179 ) Amortization of prior loss 880 1,572 1,760 3,145 Net periodic benefit cost $ 461 $ 1,248 $ 922 $ 2,497 Amortization of prior loss, recognized in other comprehensive income 880 1,572 1,760 3,145 Total recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost and other comprehensive income $ (419 ) $ (324 ) $ (838 ) $ (648 ) |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments | Debt consisted of the following at the dates indicated: (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 September 30, 2017 2021 term loan, net of deferred financing costs of $2,392 and $2,776, respectively $ 147,608 $ 151,224 Less: current portion of long-term debt 8,000 8,000 Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 139,608 $ 143,224 |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt | The schedules of remaining principal maturities for the term loan for the next five fiscal years are as follows: (in thousands of dollars) Year Principal Payments 2018 $ 4,000 2019 8,000 2020 11,000 2021 15,000 2022 112,000 Total remaining principal payments $ 150,000 |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | The tables below present segment net sales and gross profit for the periods presented: Net sales Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Bus $ 201,774 $ 193,760 $ 349,872 $ 316,166 Parts 14,854 14,891 29,305 29,145 Segment net sales $ 216,628 $ 208,651 $ 379,177 $ 345,311 Gross profit Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Bus $ 16,343 $ 19,229 $ 31,720 $ 32,391 Parts 5,325 5,420 10,596 10,456 Segment gross profit $ 21,668 $ 24,649 $ 42,316 $ 42,847 |
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated | The following table is a reconciliation of segment gross profit to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Segment gross profit $ 21,668 $ 24,649 $ 42,316 $ 42,847 Adjustments: Selling, general and administrative expenses (18,741 ) (19,259 ) (44,659 ) (37,451 ) Interest expense (1,826 ) (1,715 ) (3,278 ) (4,403 ) Interest income 2 6 17 13 Other income (expense), net 1,020 (37 ) 1,190 (164 ) Loss on debt extinguishment — — — (10,142 ) Income (loss) before income taxes $ 2,123 $ 3,644 $ (4,414 ) $ (9,300 ) |
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas | Sales are attributable to geographic areas based on customer location and were as follows for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands of dollars) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 United States $ 198,414 $ 186,932 $ 353,062 $ 316,678 Canada 17,609 21,120 22,459 25,985 Rest of world 605 599 3,656 2,648 Total net sales $ 216,628 $ 208,651 $ 379,177 $ 345,311 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table presents the earnings per share computation for the period presented when there are dilutive shares: Three Months Ended (in thousands except for share data) March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017 Numerator: Net income $ 1,836 $ 2,748 Less: convertible preferred stock dividends 763 1,017 Net income available to common stockholders $ 1,073 $ 1,731 Basic earnings per share (1): Weighted average common shares outstanding 23,899,772 23,048,517 Basic earnings per share $ 0.04 $ 0.08 Diluted earnings per share (2): Weighted average common shares outstanding 23,899,772 23,048,517 Weighted average dilutive securities, convertible preferred stock — — Weighted average dilutive securities, restricted stock 14,797 — Weighted average dilutive securities, warrants 939,107 1,308,774 Weighted average dilutive securities, stock options 273,406 233,614 Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares 25,127,082 24,590,905 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.04 $ 0.07 (1) Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. (2) Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average shares outstanding for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents outstanding during the period, determined by using the treasury-stock method, and adjusting for the dilutive effect of our convertible preferred stock, determined by using the if-converted method. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 , 3,451,251 and 4,314,064 shares, respectively, of convertible preferred stock were excluded from the dilutive calculation as the if-converted impact would be anti-dilutive. |
Share-Based Compensation (Table
Share-Based Compensation (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock awards ("RSAs") and restricted stock units ("RSUs") award activity for the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Restricted Stock Activity Number of Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance, beginning of period 75,590 $ 15.83 Granted 107,720 18.10 Vested (53,355 ) 15.50 Forfeited/canceled (8,076 ) 15.62 Balance, end of period 121,879 17.99 |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity for the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Stock Option Award Activity Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share ($) Outstanding options, beginning of period 623,962 $ 11.15 Granted 215,530 16.61 Exercised (1) (73,102 ) 12.27 Forfeited (19,030 ) 15.50 Outstanding options, end of period (2) 747,360 12.50 Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period (3) 535,302 10.87 (1) Stock options exercised in the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $0.6 million . (2) Stock options outstanding at the end of the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $8.4 million . (3) Fully vested and exercisable options at the end of the period had an aggregate intrinsic value totaling $6.9 million with a weighted average contractual remaining term of 7.3 years . |
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions | The fair value of each option award at grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions and resulting grant-date fair value during the period presented: Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 Expected volatility 29.2 % Expected dividend yield 0 % Risk-free interest rate 2.16 % Expected term (in years) 5.0 - 5.5 Weighted-average grant-date fair value $ 6.15 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi24
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table provides information on changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) Defined Benefit Pension Plan Cash Flow Hedges (Effective Portion) Total AOCI Defined Benefit Pension Plan Cash Flow Hedges (Effective Portion) Total AOCI March 31, 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ (43,312 ) $ — $ (43,312 ) $ (43,875 ) $ — $ (43,875 ) Other comprehensive income, gross — — — — — — Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings 880 — 880 1,760 — 1,760 Total other comprehensive income, before taxes 880 — 880 1,760 — 1,760 Income tax expense (211 ) — (211 ) (528 ) — (528 ) Balance, end of period $ (42,643 ) $ — $ (42,643 ) $ (42,643 ) $ — $ (42,643 ) April 1, 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ (57,872 ) $ 136 $ (57,736 ) $ (58,878 ) $ (13 ) $ (58,891 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, gross — (81 ) (81 ) — 383 383 Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings 1,572 8 1,580 3,145 (227 ) 2,918 Total other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes 1,572 (73 ) 1,499 3,145 156 3,301 Income tax (expense) benefit (565 ) 26 (539 ) (1,132 ) (54 ) (1,186 ) Balance, end of period $ (56,865 ) $ 89 $ (56,776 ) $ (56,865 ) $ 89 $ (56,776 ) |
Supplemental Financial Inform25
Supplemental Financial Information - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 63,282 | $ 54,379 |
Work in process | 21,492 | 14,660 |
Finished goods | 20,613 | 7,116 |
Total inventory | $ 105,387 | $ 76,155 |
Supplemental Financial Inform26
Supplemental Financial Information - Product Warranty Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 19,788 | $ 18,318 | $ 20,910 | $ 19,444 |
Add current period accruals | 2,406 | 2,327 | 4,365 | 3,780 |
Current period reductions of accrual | (2,911) | (2,033) | (5,992) | (4,612) |
Balance at end of period | $ 19,283 | $ 18,612 | $ 19,283 | $ 18,612 |
Supplemental Financial Inform27
Supplemental Financial Information - Extended Warranty Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Movement in Extended Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 19,208 | $ 15,809 | $ 19,295 | $ 16,187 |
Add current period deferred income | 2,763 | 2,244 | 4,826 | 3,373 |
Current period recognition of income | (1,510) | (1,399) | (3,660) | (2,906) |
Balance at end of period | $ 20,461 | $ 16,654 | $ 20,461 | $ 16,654 |
Supplemental Financial Inform28
Supplemental Financial Information - Self Insurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] | ||
Current portion | $ 3,305 | $ 3,194 |
Long-term portion | 2,413 | 2,251 |
Total accrued self-insurance | $ 5,718 | $ 5,445 |
Supplemental Financial Inform29
Supplemental Financial Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] | ||||
Shipping and handling revenues | $ 3.6 | $ 3 | $ 7 | $ 6.2 |
Shipping and handling cost of goods sold | $ 3.1 | $ 2.6 | $ 5.9 | $ 5.3 |
Warrants outstanding (in shares) | 3,272,358 | 3,272,358 | ||
Common stock shares that may be called by warrants (in shares) | 1,636,179 | 1,636,179 | ||
Minimum | ||||
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] | ||||
Standard product warranty, period | 1 year | |||
Extended product warranty, period | 2 years | |||
Maximum | ||||
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] | ||||
Standard product warranty, period | 5 years | |||
Extended product warranty, period | 5 years |
Supplemental Financial Inform30
Supplemental Financial Information - Pension Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Condensed Financial Information [Abstract] | ||||
Interest cost | $ 1,357 | $ 1,265 | $ 2,714 | $ 2,531 |
Expected return on plan assets | (1,776) | (1,589) | (3,552) | (3,179) |
Amortization of prior loss | 880 | 1,572 | 1,760 | 3,145 |
Net periodic benefit cost | 461 | 1,248 | 922 | 2,497 |
Amortization of prior loss, recognized in other comprehensive income | 880 | 1,572 | 1,760 | 3,145 |
Total recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost and other comprehensive income | $ (419) | $ (324) | $ (838) | $ (648) |
Debt - Narrative (Details)
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (10,142) | |
Interest expense | 1,800 | $ 1,700 | 3,300 | $ 4,400 | |
Senior Term Loan | Senior Credit Facility | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Long-term line of credit | $ 150,000 | $ 150,000 | $ 154,000 | ||
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.40% | 3.40% | 2.80% | ||
Weighted average effective interest rate (as a percent) | 3.80% | 3.80% | 4.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility | Senior Revolving Credit Facility | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Long-term line of credit | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Letters of Credit | Credit Facility | Senior Revolving Credit Facility | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||
Letters of credit, amount outstanding | 6,900 | 6,900 | |||
Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 68,100 | $ 68,100 |
Debt - Schedule of Long-term De
Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 8,000 | $ 8,000 |
Long-term debt | 139,608 | 143,224 |
Senior Term Loan | 2021 Term Loan | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt | 147,608 | 151,224 |
Deferred financing costs | $ 2,392 | $ 2,776 |
Debt - Maturity Schedule (Detai
Debt - Maturity Schedule (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) |
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity | |
2,018 | $ 4,000 |
2,019 | 8,000 |
2,020 | 11,000 |
2,021 | 15,000 |
2,022 | 112,000 |
Total debt | $ 150,000 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 22.20% | 30.40% | (41.30%) | 27.60% |
Statutory Federal income tax rate (as a percent) | 24.50% | 35.00% | 24.50% | 35.00% |
Period expense for newly enacted US tax reform | $ 2.4 | |||
Increase in uncertain tax position | 1.1 | |||
Additional valuation allowance | $ 0.5 |
Segment Information (Details)
Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2017USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)segment | Apr. 01, 2017USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Number of Operating Segments | segment | 2 | |||
Net sales | $ 216,628 | $ 208,651 | $ 379,177 | $ 345,311 |
Gross profit | 21,668 | 24,649 | 42,316 | 42,847 |
United States | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Net sales | 198,414 | 186,932 | 353,062 | 316,678 |
Canada | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Net sales | 17,609 | 21,120 | 22,459 | 25,985 |
Rest of world | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Net sales | 605 | 599 | 3,656 | 2,648 |
Operating Segments | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Gross profit | 21,668 | 24,649 | 42,316 | 42,847 |
Operating Segments | Bus | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Net sales | 201,774 | 193,760 | 349,872 | 316,166 |
Gross profit | 16,343 | 19,229 | 31,720 | 32,391 |
Operating Segments | Parts | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Net sales | 14,854 | 14,891 | 29,305 | 29,145 |
Gross profit | $ 5,325 | $ 5,420 | $ 10,596 | $ 10,456 |
Segment Information - Reconcili
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segment Gross Profit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | ||||
Segment gross profit | $ 21,668 | $ 24,649 | $ 42,316 | $ 42,847 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (18,741) | (19,259) | (44,659) | (37,451) |
Interest expense | (1,826) | (1,715) | (3,278) | (4,403) |
Interest income | 2 | 6 | 17 | 13 |
Other income (expense), net | 1,020 | (37) | 1,190 | (164) |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 0 | 0 | 0 | (10,142) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,123 | 3,644 | (4,414) | (9,300) |
Operating Segments | ||||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | ||||
Segment gross profit | 21,668 | 24,649 | 42,316 | 42,847 |
Segment Reconciling Items | ||||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (18,741) | (19,259) | (44,659) | (37,451) |
Interest expense | (1,826) | (1,715) | (3,278) | (4,403) |
Interest income | 2 | 6 | 17 | 13 |
Other income (expense), net | 1,020 | (37) | 1,190 | (164) |
Loss on debt extinguishment | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (10,142) |
Earnings Per Share - Narrative
Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 3,451,251 | 4,314,064 | 4,701,112 | 5,826,988 |
Share-Based Compensation - Rest
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock and Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | |
Number of Shares | ||
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) | shares | 75,590 | |
Granted (in shares) | shares | 107,720 | |
Vested (in shares) | shares | (53,355) | |
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) | shares | (8,076) | |
Balance, end of period (in shares) | shares | 121,879 | 121,879 |
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||
Balance, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 15.83 | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 18.10 | |
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 15.50 | |
Forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 15.62 | |
Balance, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 17.99 | $ 17.99 |
Share-based compensation | $ | $ 0.5 | $ 0.9 |
Excess tax benefit | $ | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 1.4 | $ 1.4 |
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation costs | 9 months |
Earnings Per Share - Summary of
Earnings Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ||||
Net income | $ 1,836 | $ 2,748 | $ (6,003) | $ (5,775) |
Less: convertible preferred stock dividends | 763 | 1,017 | 1,533 | 1,970 |
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ 1,073 | $ 1,731 | $ (7,536) | $ (7,745) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 23,899,772 | 23,048,517 | 23,911,909 | 22,822,416 |
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.08 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.34) |
Weighted average dilutive securities, convertible preferred stock (in shares) | 0 | 0 | ||
Weighted average dilutive securities, warrants (in shares) | 939,107 | 1,308,774 | ||
Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares | 25,127,082 | 24,590,905 | 23,911,909 | 22,822,416 |
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.07 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.34) |
Restricted Stock | ||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted average dilutive securities, share-based compensation (in shares) | 14,797 | 0 | ||
Options | ||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted average dilutive securities, share-based compensation (in shares) | 273,406 | 233,614 |
Share-Based Compensation - Stoc
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 0.6 | |
Options | ||
Number of Shares | ||
Outstanding options, beginning of period (in shares) | shares | 623,962 | |
Granted (in shares) | shares | 215,530 | |
Exercised (in shares) | shares | (73,102) | |
Forfeited (in shares) | shares | (19,030) | |
Outstanding options, end of period (in shares) | shares | 747,360 | 747,360 |
Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period (in shares) | shares | 535,302 | 535,302 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | ||
Outstanding options, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 11.15 | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 16.61 | |
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 12.27 | |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 15.50 | |
Outstanding options, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 12.50 | 12.50 |
Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 10.87 | $ 10.87 |
Outstanding options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 8.4 | $ 8.4 |
Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | 6.9 | $ 6.9 |
Fully vested and exercisable options, end of period, Weighted Average Contractual Remaining Term | 7 years 4 months 3 days | |
Share-based compensation | $ | 0.3 | $ 0.5 |
Excess tax benefit | $ | 0 | 0.1 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 0.9 | $ 0.9 |
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation costs | 9 months |
Share-Based Compensation - Fair
Share-Based Compensation - Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Options | 6 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018$ / shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Expected Volatility | 29.20% |
Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
Risk-Free Interest Rate | 2.16% |
Weighted-average grant date fair value of an option award granted in period (in dollars per share) | $ 6.15 |
Minimum | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Expected Term | 5 years |
Maximum | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Expected Term | 5 years 6 months |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi42
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 01, 2017 | |
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ (58,510) | |||
Balance, end of period | $ (69,952) | (69,952) | ||
Total AOCI | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | (43,312) | $ (57,736) | (43,875) | $ (58,891) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), gross | 0 | (81) | 0 | 383 |
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings | 880 | 1,580 | 1,760 | 2,918 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes | 880 | 1,499 | 1,760 | 3,301 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (211) | (539) | (528) | (1,186) |
Balance, end of period | (42,643) | (56,776) | (42,643) | (56,776) |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | (43,312) | (57,872) | (43,875) | (58,878) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), gross | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings | 880 | 1,572 | 1,760 | 3,145 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes | 880 | 1,572 | 1,760 | 3,145 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (211) | (565) | (528) | (1,132) |
Balance, end of period | (42,643) | (56,865) | (42,643) | (56,865) |
Cash Flow Hedges (Effective Portion) | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance, beginning of period | 0 | 136 | 0 | (13) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), gross | 0 | (81) | 0 | 383 |
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income and included in earnings | 0 | 8 | 0 | (227) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes | 0 | (73) | 0 | 156 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | 0 | 26 | 0 | (54) |
Balance, end of period | $ 0 | $ 89 | $ 0 | $ 89 |
Subsequent Event (Details)
Subsequent Event (Details) | Apr. 24, 2018$ / sharesshares | Mar. 31, 2018$ / shares | Sep. 30, 2017$ / shares |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | |
Series A Preferred Stock | Subsequent Event | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Shares outstanding | 93,000 | ||
Series A Preferred Stock Converted to Common Stock | Series A Preferred Stock | Subsequent Event | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Dividend rate | 7.625% | ||
Beneficial ownership limitation in excess of | 9.99% | ||
Shares converted | 307,000 | ||
Series A Preferred Stock Converted to Common Stock | Common Stock | Subsequent Event | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.0001 | ||
Shares issued upon conversion | 2,649,962 | ||
Shares, conversion rate | 8.6318 |