Exhibit 99.1
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Joseph Stegmayer
Chairman and CEO
Phone: 602-256-6263
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAVCO INDUSTRIES REPORTS FISCAL THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
Net sales $25.1 million; Net income $0.1 million
PHOENIX —(January 29, 2009) — Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVCO) today announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of its fiscal year 2009 ended December 31, 2008.
Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 totaled $25,093,000, down 21% from $31,909,000 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008.
Net income for the fiscal 2009 third quarter of $110,000 was 92% below the $1,365,000 reported in the same quarter one year ago. Net income per share based on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding was $0.02, versus $0.21 and $0.20, respectively, last year.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased 16% to $90,632,000 from $107,710,000 for the comparable prior year period, and net income declined 70% to $1,481,000 from $5,009,000 last year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2009, net income per share based on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding was $0.23 and $0.22, respectively, versus $0.78 and $0.75, respectively for the prior year period.
“Cavco’s third fiscal quarter was adversely affected by the myriad problems in the general economy as well as specific challenges within our industry. Faced with illiquid capital markets, each of the manufactured housing sector’s primary inventory finance lenders initiated radical changes, including one company’s announcement to cease their lending activities entirely. The continued participation of the others is undergoing modification with one financier now requiring that home manufacturers provide a significant portion of the funds it lends to finance retail inventories of that manufacturer’s products. While some manufacturers are unable or have elected not to participate in this lender’s program, Cavco’s financial capabilities will enable us to engage in this and other special inventory financing programs for retailers. While the funds we expect to commit to inventory lending beginning in the fourth quarter will represent a relatively modest portion of our available cash, our involvement in this area will be quite helpful to retailers,” said Joseph Stegmayer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Stegmayer also noted, “Operationally, we continued to reduce overhead expenses as incoming order rates and operating margins decreased. While demand for housing is not expected to improve until the mortgage markets strengthen and consumer confidence increases, we are addressing current market conditions and preparing for an improved sales environment with the introduction of new models, styles and price points designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers. By continuing sound business practices and working closely with our independent distributors to aid them in adapting to the rapidly changing landscape, we believe Cavco is uniquely positioned for market growth and financial success over the long-term.”
Cavco’s senior management will hold a conference call to review these results tomorrow, January 30, 2009, at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). Interested parties can access a live webcast of the conference call on the Internet at www.cavco.com under the Investor Relations link, or the web site www.opencompany.info. An archive of the webcast and presentation will be available for 90 days at www.cavco.com under the Investor Relations link.
Cavco Industries, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, is the largest producer of manufactured homes in Arizona, based on wholesale shipments. The Company is also a leading producer of park model homes and vacation cabins in the United States.
Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In general, all statements that are not historical in nature are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are typically included, for example, in discussions regarding the manufactured housing and site-built housing industries; our financial performance and operating results; and the expected effect of certain risks and uncertainties on our business, financial condition and results of operations. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results or performance may differ materially from anticipated results or performance. Factors that could cause such differences to occur include, but are not limited to: adverse industry conditions; general economic conditions; a write-off of all or part of our goodwill, which could adversely affect operating results and net worth; the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business; limitations on our ability to raise capital; curtailment of available financing in the manufactured housing industry; our contingent repurchase obligations related to wholesale financing; competition; our ability to maintain relationships with retailers; labor shortages; pricing and availability of raw materials and unfavorable zoning ordinances; together with all of the other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are specifically referred to the Risk Factors described in Item 1A of the 2008Form 10-K, as may be amended from time to time, which identify important risks that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Cavco expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors should not place any reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
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