Palm Harbor Homes 10Q 2008 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2007

Commission file number 0-26188

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

59-1036634

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)


15303 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800, Addison, Texas		75001-4600
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

972-991-2422

(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 x No ¨.

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

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

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

Shares of common stock $.01 par value, outstanding on November 1, 2007 – 22,851,865.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)


	September 28, 2007			March 30, 2007
	(Unaudited)			(Note 1)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	37,924		$	44,292
Restricted cash		27,702			43,469
Investments		23,393			22,083
Trade receivables		41,369			33,978
Consumer loans receivable, net		250,684			228,289
Inventories		140,327			138,690
Prepaid expenses and other assets		10,953			11,240
Deferred tax assets, net		—			14,579
Property, plant and equipment, net		57,389			59,996
Goodwill		—			78,506

Total assets	$	589,741		$	675,122


Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Accounts payable	$	23,931		$	22,715
Accrued liabilities		82,543			77,224
Floor plan payable		49,158			43,603
Warehouse revolving debt		32,863			12,045
Securitized financings		178,389			194,405
Convertible senior notes		75,000			75,000

Total liabilities		441,884			424,992

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value		239			239
Additional paid-in capital		53,998			53,907
Retained earnings		110,941			213,289
Treasury shares		(15,896	)		(15,896	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,425	)		(1,409	)

Total shareholders’ equity		147,857			250,130

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	589,741		$	675,122

See accompanying notes.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006			September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Net sales	$	144,639		$	179,409		$	287,933		$	373,939
Cost of sales		108,151			138,784			217,044			281,826
Selling, general and administrative expenses		37,527			42,277			74,554			86,280
Goodwill impairment		78,506			—			78,506			—

Income (loss) from operations		(79,545	)		(1,652	)		(82,171	)		5,833

Interest expense		(4,691	)		(3,702	)		(9,172	)		(7,124	)
Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges		—			(4,535	)		—			(4,709	)
Interest income and other		1,456			1,092			2,496			2,296

Loss before income taxes		(82,780	)		(8,797	)		(88,847	)		(3,704	)

Income tax benefit (expense)		(15,317	)		3,518			(13,501	)		1,981

Net loss	$	(98,097	)	$	(5,279	)	$	(102,348	)	$	(1,723	)

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted	$	(4.29	)	$	(0.23	)	$	(4.48	)	$	(0.08	)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted		22,852			22,831			22,852			22,831

See accompanying notes.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)


		Six Months Ended
		September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Operating Activities
Net loss		$	(102,348	)	$	(1,723	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			4,260			4,814
Provision for credit losses			1,966			1,982
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	��		(480	)		717
Provision for long-term incentive plan			91			85
Goodwill impairment			78,506			—
Gain on sale of investments			(359	)		(190	)
Deferred income taxes			14,579			(985	)
Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges			—			4,709
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash			15,767			(12,308	)
Trade receivables			(7,391	)		10,473
Consumer loans originated for investment			(38,475	)		(50,808	)
Principal payments on consumer loans originated			14,114			12,128
Inventories			(1,637	)		(956	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			(184	)		(16,287	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			6,574			(11,843	)

Net cash used in operating activities			(15,017	)		(60,192	)

Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of proceeds from disposition			(641	)		(3,986	)
Purchases of investments			(3,767	)		(4,780	)
Sales of investments			2,700			5,317

Net cash used in investing activities			(1,708	)		(3,449	)

Financing Activities
Net proceeds from floor plan payable			5,555			4,740
Net proceeds from warehouse revolving debt			20,818			39,241
Payments on securitized financings			(16,016	)		(7,369	)

Net cash provided by financing activities			10,357			36,612

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(6,368	)		(27,029	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			44,292			73,407

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	37,924		$	46,378

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash (received) paid during the period for:
Interest		$	8,648		$	6,555
Income taxes			(3,384	)		3,787

See accompanying notes.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended March 30, 2007 included in the Company’s Form 10-K. Results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year.

The balance sheet at March 30, 2007 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

General Business Environment

The tightening of credit standards, limited retail and wholesale financing availability, increased levels of repossessions, excessive retail inventory levels and manufacturing capacities caused the manufactured housing industry to enter a cyclical downturn in mid-1999. The Company’s second quarter and year to date results in fiscal 2008 were heavily influenced by these difficult industry conditions. Industry shipments have continued to decline with calendar year 2007 manufactured housing shipments down 23% through August, and with the three significant manufactured housing states of Florida, California and Arizona down a combined 45% over the prior year.

In addition, the recent fallout in the sub-prime mortgage market has adversely affected the entire housing industry resulting in an increased number of defaults and repossessions. Appraisal values of site-built homes are declining with greater availability of lower priced site-built homes in the market. This increase in the availability of lower priced site-built homes has caused increased competition for factory-built housing products.

With conditions that have worsened and no signs of a quick recovery within the factory-built housing industry, the Company has focused on pursuing a strategic direction that will allow it to improve our operating results in this environment. The Company has introduced new lower-priced manufactured housing products which allow it to reach more credit-worthy customers who would not qualify for its traditional, higher priced products. The Company has also introduced new lower priced, less complex modular products which are designed to streamline the sale to completion time, a critical factor for increasing modular sales. Currently, factory backlogs are approximately 33% ahead of last year as a result of this expansion of the Company’s product lines. Also, modular home sales, which have a higher average selling price than manufactured homes, now account for 30% of total factory-built homes sold as compared to 25% in the prior year.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over net assets acquired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Company tests goodwill annually for potential impairment by reporting unit as of the first day of its fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the remaining

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

balance of goodwill may not be recoverable. All of the Company’s goodwill relates to its factory-built housing reporting unit. Due to the difficult market environment, particularly the recent fallout in the sub-prime market and the continued decline in shipments to Florida, California and Arizona, and the losses the Company recorded during the preceding four quarters, the Company determined that an interim test to assess goodwill for impairment was necessary.

In analyzing the potential impairment of goodwill, SFAS No. 142 prescribes a two-step process that begins with the estimation of the fair value of the reporting units. If the results of the first step indicate that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of the impairment, if any. Impairment is determined to exist when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. The Company, with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, completed its interim goodwill impairment analysis during the second quarter ended September 28, 2007.

For the first step, the Company, in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, estimated the fair value of its factory-built housing reporting unit utilizing the estimated present values of future cash flows of the reporting unit, and other market based assessments of fair value for the reporting unit. Based on the results of the first step of the analysis, the Company concluded that the fair value of its factory-built housing reporting unit was less than its carrying value and, accordingly, that the second step of the analysis was necessary to determine the amount of goodwill impairment. For the second step, the Company, in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, allocated the estimated fair value of its factory-built housing reporting unit to various assets and liabilities to determine the fair value of its goodwill. This process primarily involved estimating the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s property, plant and equipment, intangibles and inventories. Based on the results of the second step of the Company’s analysis, the Company concluded the goodwill relating to its factory-built housing reporting unit was fully impaired. As a result, during the three months ended September 28, 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $78.5 million related to the write-off of its entire goodwill balance.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. To the extent the Company believes it is more likely than not that it will not be able to utilize some or all of its deferred tax assets prior to expiration, it is required to establish a valuation allowance against that portion of the deferred tax assets. The determination of valuation allowances involves significant management judgments and is based upon the evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, including the Company’s best estimates of anticipated taxable profits in the various jurisdictions with which the deferred tax assets are associated. Changes in events or expectations could result in significant adjustments to the valuation allowances and material changes to the Company’s provision for income taxes.

As a result of the continued difficult market environment, the Company’s losses for the cumulative three-year historical period and each of the preceding four quarters, the Company reviewed its deferred tax assets to determine whether a valuation allowance was necessary. After considering both positive and negative evidence, based primarily upon its recent losses, the Company recognized a valuation allowance against all of its net deferred

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

tax assets which resulted in the Company recording an income tax provision of approximately $15.3 million during the second quarter ended September 28, 2007. If, after future considerations of positive and negative evidence related to the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, the Company determines a lesser allowance is required, it would record a reduction to income tax expense and the valuation allowance in the period of such determination.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists of the following (in thousands):


	September 28, 2007		March 30, 2007
Cash pledged as collateral for outstanding insurance programs and surety bonds	$	13,637	$	15,487
Cash related to customer deposits held in trust accounts		8,507		10,772
Cash related to CountryPlace customers’ principal and interest payments on the loans that are in the warehouse or securitized		5,558		6,825
Cash related to CountryPlace pre-funded loans		—		10,385

	$	27,702	$	43,469

2.	Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 28, 2007		March 30, 2007
Raw materials	$	10,262	$	12,083
Work in process		10,658		10,403
Finished goods – factory-built		2,428		2,606
Finished goods – retail		116,979		113,598

	$	140,327	$	138,690

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

3.	Investment in Limited Partnership

In June 2002, the Company invested $3.0 million to become the sole limited partner and 50% owner of an existing mortgage banking firm, BSM Financial L. P. (“BSM”). During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company wrote off its investment in BSM of $4.4 million. On May 18, 2007, the Company executed an agreement to terminate the partnership effective June 7, 2007. As part of the agreement, both parties agreed to mutual releases of all prior claims, counterclaims and causes of action. The revenues and net loss of the limited partnership for the three and six months ended September 29, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 29, 2006			Six Months Ended September 29, 2006
Revenues	$	10,092		$	25,220
Net loss		(300	)		(648	)

4.	Consumer Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

Consumer loans receivable, net, consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 28, 2007			March 30, 2007
Consumer loans receivable	$	252,018		$	230,911
Land/home loan advances		14,895			11,745
Deferred financing costs, net		(7,219	)		(6,628	)
Allowance for loan losses		(9,010	)		(7,739	)

Consumer loans receivable, net	$	250,684		$	228,289

The allowance for loan losses and related additions and deductions to the allowance during the six months ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):


	Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period	$	7,739		$	6,361
Provision for credit losses		1,966			1,982
Loans charged off, net of recoveries		(695	)		(1,190	)

Allowance for loan losses, end of period	$	9,010		$	7,153

5.	Floor Plan Payable

The Company has an agreement with a financial institution for a $70.0 million floor plan facility, expiring March 30, 2009. The advance rate for the facility is 90% of manufacturer’s invoice. This facility is used to finance a portion of the new home inventory at the Company’s retail superstores and is secured by new home inventory and a portion of receivables from financial institutions. The interest rate on the facility is prime (8.25% at September 28, 2007) plus 0.6% or prime plus 1.0% to 3.0% for aged units, of which the Company has none as of

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

September 28, 2007. In May 2007, the Company amended the agreement to revise the covenants which must be maintained in order for the Company to borrow against the facility. The amended covenants require for the Company to comply with a loan to collateral value and minimum liquidity amount. As of September 28, 2007, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. If either of the covenants are not met, the Company must then calculate minimum inventory turns and tangible net worth. The Company had $49.2 million and $43.6 million outstanding under its floor plan credit facility at September 28, 2007 and March 30, 2007, respectively.

6.	Debt Obligations

On May 5, 2004, the Company issued $65.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) in a private, unregistered offering. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in May and November. On June 8, 2004, the initial purchaser of the Notes exercised its option to purchase an additional $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes are senior, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured and senior indebtedness. Each $1,000 in principal amount of the Notes is convertible, at the option of the holder, at a conversion price of $25.92, or 38.5803 shares of the Company’s common stock upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and contingencies. For the three and six month periods ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006, the effect of converting the senior notes to 2,894,000 shares of common stock was anti-dilutive, and was, therefore, not considered in determining diluted earnings per share.

On July 12, 2005, the Company, through its subsidiary CountryPlace, completed its initial securitization (“2005-1”) for approximately $141.0 million of loans, which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $118.4 million. The bonds were issued in four different classes: Class A-1 totaling $36.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.23%; Class A-2 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 4.42%; Class A-3 totaling $27.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.80%; and Class A-4 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.20%. Maturity of the bonds is at varying dates beginning in 2006 through 2015 and were issued with a weighted average maturity of 4.66 years. The proceeds from the securitization were used to repay approximately $115.7 million of borrowings on the Company’s warehouse revolving debt with the remaining proceeds being used for general corporate purposes, including origination of new loans. For accounting purposes, this transaction was structured as a securitized borrowing.

On March 22, 2007, the Company, through its subsidiary CountryPlace, completed its second securitization (“2007-1”) for approximately $116.5 million of loans (including approximately $10.4 million of pre-funded loans which were subsequently funded on May 7, 2007), which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $101.9 million. The bonds were issued in four classes: Class A-1 totaling $28.9 million with a coupon rate of 5.484%; Class A-2 totaling $23.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.232%; Class A-3 totaling $24.5 million with a coupon rate of 5.593%; and Class A-4 totaling $25.1 million with a coupon rate of 5.846%. Maturity of the bonds is at varying dates beginning in 2008 through 2017 and were issued with a weighted average maturity of 4.86 years. The proceeds from the securitization and subsequent funding of the pre-funded loans were used to repay approximately $97.1 million of borrowings on the Company’s warehouse revolving debt with the remaining proceeds being used for general corporate purposes, including future origination of new loans. For accounting purposes, this transaction was also structured as a securitized borrowing.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

The Company, through its subsidiary CountryPlace, has an agreement with a financial institution for a $150.0 million warehouse borrowing facility to fund loans originated by CountryPlace. The facility is collateralized by specific consumer loans receivable pledged to the facility and bears interest at the rate of LIBOR (5.125% as of September 28, 2007) plus 1.25%. The facility terminates March 14, 2008; however, amounts outstanding under the facility are effectively settled and re-borrowed on a monthly basis. The facility provides for an advance of 88% against the market value of the outstanding principal balance of eligible consumer loan receivables and draws at an 80% advance rate against land-home loans in various stages of completion. CountryPlace had outstanding borrowings under the warehouse facility of $32.9 million as of September 28, 2007 and $12.0 million as of March 30, 2007. The facility contains certain requirements relating to the performance and composition of the consumer loans receivable pledged to the facility and financial covenants regarding maintenance of a certain loan delinquency ratio and a minimum capitalization for CountryPlace, which is customary in the industry. As of September 28, 2007, CountryPlace was in compliance with these requirements. As CountryPlace continues to expand and draw down on its warehouse facility, the Company will fund the difference between the amounts advanced under the warehouse borrowing facility and the balance of any additional loan originations. For CountryPlace to increase its borrowings under the facility to the maximum $150.0 million, CountryPlace would have to originate an additional $133.3 million of new loans, of which $18.8 million would have to be funded through the Company’s operations.

7.	Other Comprehensive Loss

The difference between net loss and total comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006			September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Net loss	$	(98,097	)	$	(5,279	)	$	(102,348	)	$	(1,723	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments		(257	)		271			(78	)		(249	)
Change in fair value of interest rate hedge		39			—			62			—

Comprehensive loss	$	(98,315	)	$	(5,008	)	$	(102,364	)	$	(1,972	)

8.	Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is contingently liable under the terms of repurchase agreements covering independent retailers’ floor plan financing. Under such agreements, the Company agrees to repurchase homes at declining prices over the term of the agreement, generally 12 to 18 months. At September 28, 2007, the Company estimates that its potential obligations under all repurchase agreements were approximately $20.2 million. It is management’s opinion that no material loss will occur from the repurchase agreements.

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the financial position or results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

9.	Accrued Product Warranty Obligations

The Company provides the retail homebuyer a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material or workmanship in home structure, plumbing and electrical systems. The amount of warranty reserves recorded are estimated future warranty costs relating to homes sold, based upon the Company’s assessment of historical experience factors, such as actual number of warranty calls and the average cost per warranty call.

The accrued product warranty obligation is classified as accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the accrued product warranty obligations at September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006 (in thousands):


	September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Accrued warranty balance, beginning of period	$	5,922		$	7,354
Net warranty expense provided		10,863			12,161
Cash warranty payments		(10,491	)		(13,092	)

Accrued warranty balance, end of period	$	6,294		$	6,423

10.	New Accounting Pronouncements

On March 31, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretations No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48, an interpretation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” clarifies the accounting and disclosure requirements for uncertainty in tax positions as defined by the standard. In connection with the adoption of FIN 48, the Company has analyzed its filing positions in all significant jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns for the open tax years in such jurisdictions. The Company has identified as major tax jurisdictions, as defined, its federal income tax return and its state income tax return in states in which the Company operates. The Company’s federal income tax returns for the years subsequent to March 26, 2004, remain subject to examination. The Company’s income tax returns in major state income tax jurisdictions remain subject to examination for various periods subsequent to March 28, 2003. The Company currently believes that all significant filing positions are highly certain and that, more likely than not, all of its significant income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained. Therefore, the Company has no significant reserves for uncertain tax positions and no adjustments to such reserves were required upon the adoption of FIN 48. If interest and penalties are assessed, interest costs will be recognized in interest expense and penalties will be recognized in operating expenses.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement 157,Fair Value Measurements(“FAS 157”). This statement clarifies the definition of fair value; the methods used to measure fair value, and required expanded financial statement disclosures about fair value measurement for assets and liabilities. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact on its financial statements but does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

11.	Business Segment Information

The Company operates principally in two segments: (1) factory-built housing, which includes manufactured housing, modular housing and retail operations and (2) financial services, which includes finance and insurance. The following table details net sales and income (loss) from operations by segment for the three and six months ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006			September 28, 2007			September 29, 2006
Net sales
Factory-built housing	$	133,864		$	170,295		$	266,961		$	356,191
Financial services		10,775			9,114			20,972			17,748

	$	144,639		$	179,409		$	287,933		$	373,939

Income (loss) from operations
Factory-built housing	$	(1,896	)	$	(175	)	$	(3,302	)	$	8,230
Financial services		5,459			4,326			10,551			8,307
General corporate expenses		(4,602	)		(5,803	)		(10,914	)		(10,704	)
Goodwill impairment		(78,506	)		—			(78,506	)		—

	$	(79,545	)	$	(1,652	)	$	(82,171	)	$	5,833

Interest expense	$	(4,691	)	$	(3,702	)	$	(9,172	)	$	(7,124	)
Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges		—			(4,535	)		—			(4,709	)
Interest income and other		1,456			1,092			2,496			2,296

Loss before income taxes	$	(82,780	)	$	(8,797	)	$	(88,847	)	$	(3,704	)

The following table details identifiable assets as of September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006 (in thousands):


	September 28, 2007		September 29, 2006
Identifiable assets
Factory-built housing	$	238,461	$	257,317
Financial services		316,697		270,370
Other		34,583		149,225

	$	589,741	$	676,912

PART I. Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements

See pages 1 through 11.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Executive Overview

We are one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and marketers of factory-built homes. We market nationwide through vertically integrated operations, encompassing manufactured and modular housing, financing and insurance. As of September 28, 2007, we operated 14 manufacturing facilities that sell homes through 108 company-owned retail superstores and builder locations and over 325 independent retail dealers, builders and developers. Through our 80% owned subsidiary, CountryPlace, we offer chattel and non-conforming land/home loans to purchasers of factory-built homes sold by company-owned retail superstores and certain independent retail dealers, builders and developers. The loans originated through CountryPlace are held for our own investment portfolio and ultimately securitized. We also provide property and casualty insurance for owners of manufactured homes through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Standard Casualty.

The tightening of credit standards, limited retail and wholesale financing availability, increased levels of repossessions, excessive retail inventory levels and manufacturing capacities caused the manufactured housing industry to enter a cyclical downturn in mid-1999. Our second quarter and year to date results in fiscal 2008 were heavily influenced by these difficult industry conditions. Industry shipments have continued to decline with calendar year 2007 manufactured housing shipments down 23% through August, and with the three significant manufactured housing states of Florida, California and Arizona down a combined 45% over the prior year.

With conditions that have worsened this year and no signs of a quick recovery within the factory-built housing industry, we have focused on pursuing a strategic direction that will allow us to improve our operating results in this environment. We have introduced new lower-priced manufactured housing products which allow us to reach more credit-worthy customers who would not qualify for our traditional, higher priced products. We have also introduced new lower priced, less complex modular products which are designed to streamline the sale to completion time, a critical factor for increasing modular sales. Currently, factory backlogs are approximately 33% ahead of last year as a result of this expansion of our product lines. Also, modular home sales, which have a higher average selling price than manufactured homes, now account for 30% of total factory-built homes sold as compared to 25% in the prior year.

We continue to focus on our consumer financing capabilities through CountryPlace. On March 22, 2007, CountryPlace successfully completed a second securitization for approximately $116.5 million of loans (including approximately $10.4 million of loans which were subsequently funded on May 7, 2007) which were funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $101.9 million. Our initial securitization for approximately $141.0 million of loans was funded by issuing bonds totaling

approximately $118.4 million on July 12, 2005. The assets are chattel loans originated by company-owned retail locations with the collateral being primarily Palm Harbor manufactured homes built in company-owned factories. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further details on these transactions.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over net assets acquired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” we test goodwill annually for potential impairment by reporting unit as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the remaining balance of goodwill may not be recoverable. All of our goodwill relates to our factory-built housing reporting unit. Due to the difficult market environment, particularly the recent fallout in the sub-prime market and the continued decline in shipments to Florida, California and Arizona, and the losses we recorded during the preceding four quarters, we determined that an interim test to assess goodwill for impairment was necessary.

In analyzing the potential impairment of goodwill, SFAS No. 142 prescribes a two-step process that begins with the estimation of the fair value of the reporting units. If the results of the first step indicate that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of the impairment, if any. Impairment is determined to exist when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. We, with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, completed our interim goodwill impairment analysis during the second quarter ended September 28, 2007.

For the first step, we, in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, estimated the fair value of our factory-built housing reporting unit utilizing the estimated present values of future cash flows of the reporting unit, and other market based assessments of fair value for the reporting unit. Based on the results of the analysis, we concluded that the fair value of our factory-built housing reporting unit was less than its carrying value and, accordingly, that the second step of the analysis was necessary to determine the amount of goodwill impairment. For the second step, we, in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and with the assistance of an independent valuation firm, allocated the estimated fair value of our factory-built housing reporting unit to various assets and liabilities to determine the fair value of our goodwill. This process primarily involved estimating the difference between the carrying value and fair value of our property, plant and equipment, intangibles and inventories. Based on the results of the second step of our analysis, we concluded the goodwill relating to our factory-built housing reporting unit was fully impaired. As a result, during the three months ended September 28, 2007, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $78.5 million related to the write-off of our entire goodwill balance.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. To the extent we believe it is more likely than not that we will not be able to utilize some or all of our deferred tax assets prior to expiration, we are required to establish a valuation allowance against that portion of the deferred tax assets. The determination of valuation allowances involves significant management judgments and is based upon the evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, including our best estimates of anticipated taxable profits in the various jurisdictions with which the deferred tax assets are associated. Changes in events or expectations could result in significant adjustments to the valuation allowances and material changes to our provision for income taxes.

As a result of the continued difficult market environment, and our losses for the cumulative three-year historical period and each of the preceding four quarters, we reviewed our deferred tax assets to determine whether a valuation allowance was necessary. After considering both positive and negative evidence, based primarily upon our recent losses, we recognized a valuation allowance against all of our net deferred tax assets which resulted in our recording an income tax provision of approximately $15.3 million during the second quarter ended September 28, 2007. If, after future considerations of positive and negative evidence related to the recoverability of our deferred tax assets, we determine a lesser allowance is required, we would record a reduction to income tax expense and the valuation allowance in the period of such determination.

The following table sets forth certain items of the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007		September 29, 2006		September 28, 2007		September 29, 2006
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of sales	74.8		77.4		75.4		75.4

Gross profit	25.2		22.6		24.6		24.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	25.9		23.6		25.9		23.1
Goodwill impairment	54.3		—		27.3		—

Income (loss) from operations	(55.0	)	(1.0	)	(28.6	)	1.5
Interest expense	(3.2	)	(2.0	)	(3.2	)	(1.8	)
Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges	—		(2.5	)	—		(1.3	)
Interest income and other	1.0		0.6		0.9		0.6

Loss before income taxes	(57.2	)	(4.9	)	(30.9	)	(1.0	)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(10.6	)	2.0		(4.7	)	0.5

Net loss	(67.8	)%	(2.9	)%	(35.6	)%	(0.5	)%

The following table summarizes certain key sales statistics as of and for the three and six months ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006.


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 28, 2007		September 29, 2006		September 28, 2007		September 29, 2006
Homes sold through company-owned retail superstores and builder locations		995		1,085		1,935		2,292
Homes sold to independent dealers, builders and developers		478		724		949		1,688
Total new factory-built homes sold		1,473		1,809		2,884		3,980
Average new manufactured home price – retail	$	74,000	$	82,000	$	75,000	$	79,000
Average new manufactured home price – wholesale	$	65,000	$	67,000	$	63,000	$	65,000
Average new modular home price – retail	$	183,000	$	162,000	$	181,000	$	162,000
Average new modular home price – wholesale	$	78,000	$	81,000	$	79,000	$	80,000
Number of company-owned retail superstores at end of period		104		107		104		107
Number of company-owned builder locations at end of period		4		4		4		4

Three Months Ended September 28, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended September 29, 2006

Net Sales. Net sales decreased 19.4% to $144.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $179.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. This decrease is comprised of a $36.4 million decrease in factory-built housing net sales offset by a $1.7 million increase in financial services net revenues. The decline in factory-built housing net sales is primarily due to an 18.6% decrease in the total number of factory-built homes sold and a 9.8% decrease in the average retail selling price of a new manufactured home offset by a 13.0% increase in the average retail selling price of a new modular home. The total number of factory-built homes sold decreased primarily due to a 34.0% decrease in the homes sold to independent dealers, builders and developers, the majority of which related to shipments to the states of Florida, California and Arizona. These states have been especially impacted by decreased manufactured home sales to manufactured housing retirement communities. The decrease in the average retail selling price of a new manufactured home is the result of our new lower-priced products. The increase in the average retail selling price of a new modular home is the result of customers purchasing larger modular homes. The increase in financial services net revenues reflects an increase in interest income resulting from an increase in consumer loans receivable as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

Gross Profit. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased to 25.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from 22.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In dollars, gross profit decreased to $36.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $40.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Gross profit for the factory-built housing segment increased to 21.4% of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from 20.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the internalization rate from 59% in the second quarter

of fiscal 2007 to 62% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Gross profit for the financial services segment increased $1.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to increased interest income as explained above in the net sales section.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 25.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from 23.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. This increase resulted from the larger percentage decline in net sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $37.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 from $42.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. This $4.8 million decrease relates primarily to the factory-built housing segment. Factory-built housing expenses include one-time charges of $2.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 for closing eight retail stores and one factory. The remaining decrease is largely the result of the cost savings steps we put in place during fiscal 2007 plus a reduction in performance based compensation expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses related to the financial services segment and general corporate expenses remained relatively flat in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

Goodwill Impairment. Goodwill impairment was $78.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Due to the difficult market environment and the losses we recorded during the preceding four quarters, we determined that an interim test to assess the recoverability of goodwill was necessary. With the assistance of an independent valuation firm, we performed an interim goodwill impairment analysis and concluded that the goodwill relating to our factory-built housing reporting unit was impaired. As a result, during the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $78.5 million related to the write-off of our entire goodwill balance.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 26.7% to $4.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $3.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. As a result of the completion of CountryPlace’s second securitization in March 2007, our interest expense on securitized financings increased $1.2 million and was offset by a $0.7 million decrease in interest expense on our warehouse revolving debt. Also, interest expense on floorplan payable increased $0.4 million. Both the interest rate and the amount outstanding on the floorplan payable and the warehouse revolving debt are variable.

Equity in Loss of Limited Partnership and Impairment Charges. Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges was zero in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to a $4.5 million loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The $4.5 million loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 includes the write off of our investment in BSM of $4.4 million effective September 29, 2006. On May 19, 2007, we executed an agreement to terminate our partnership with BSM effective June 7, 2007. Under the termination agreement, we have no further financial obligation to BSM on an ongoing basis.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). Income tax expense was $15.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to a benefit of $3.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Due to the difficult market environment and our recent losses, we reviewed the recoverability of our deferred tax assets. We recorded a valuation allowance against all of our net deferred tax assets resulting in tax expense for the second quarter of $15.3 million. In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, we recorded a $3.5 million tax benefit on our loss before income taxes of $8.8 million.

Six Months Ended September 28, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended September 29, 2006

Net Sales. Net sales decreased 23.0% to $287.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to $373.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. This decrease is comprised of an $89.2 million decrease in factory-built housing net sales offset by a $3.2 million increase in financial services net revenues. The decline in factory-built housing net sales is primarily due to a 27.5% decrease in the total number of factory-built homes sold offset by increases in the average retail and wholesale selling prices of new modular and manufactured homes. The total number of factory-built homes sold decreased primarily due to a 43.8% decrease in the homes sold to independent dealers, builders and developers, the majority of which related to shipments to the states of Florida, California and Arizona. These states have been especially impacted by decreased manufactured home sales to manufactured housing retirement communities. The increase in the average selling prices of new homes is the result of customers purchasing larger modular homes. Also, modular sales, which have a higher average selling price than manufactured homes, accounted for 30.3% of total factory-built homes sold for the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to 24.7% in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The increase in financial services net revenues reflects an increase in interest income resulting from an increase in consumer loans receivable as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

Gross Profit. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, gross profit was flat with the first six months of fiscal 2007 at 24.6% of net sales. In dollars, gross profit decreased to $70.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $92.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Gross profit for the factory-built housing segment decreased to 20.9% of net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from 22.4% in the first six months of fiscal 2007. This decrease was the result of a decline in the factory utilization rates coupled with continued pressure on our manufactured housing wholesale margins in Florida, California and Arizona and offset by an increase in the internalization rate from 57% in the first six months of fiscal 2007 to 63% in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Gross profit for the financial services segment increased $2.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 primarily due to increased interest income as explained above in the net sales section.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 25.9% for the first six months of fiscal 2008 from 23.1% in the first six months of fiscal 2007. This increase resulted from the larger percentage decline in net sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $11.7 million to $74.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 from $86.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. This decrease relates primarily to the factory-built housing segment. Factory-built housing expenses include one-time charges for closing eight retail stores and one factory of $2.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The remaining decrease is largely the result of the cost savings steps we put in place during fiscal 2007 plus a reduction in performance based compensation expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses related to the financial services segment and general corporate expenses remained relatively flat in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2007.

Goodwill Impairment. Goodwill impairment was $78.5 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Due to the difficult market environment and the losses we recorded during the preceding four quarters, we determined that an interim test to assess the recoverability of goodwill was necessary. With the assistance of an independent valuation firm, we performed an interim goodwill impairment analysis and concluded that the goodwill relating to our factory-built housing reporting unit was impaired. As a result, during the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $78.5 million related to the write-off of our entire goodwill balance.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 28.7% to $9.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to $7.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. As a result of the completion of CountryPlace’s second securitization in March 2007, our interest expense on securitized financings increased $2.4 million and was offset by a $1.2 million decrease in interest expense on our warehouse revolving debt. Also, interest expense on floorplan payable increased $0.6 million. Both the interest rate and the amount outstanding on the floorplan payable and the warehouse revolving debt are variable.

Equity in Loss of Limited Partnership and Impairment Charges. Equity in loss of limited partnership and impairment charges was zero in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to a $4.7 million loss in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The $4.7 million loss in fiscal 2007 includes the write off of our investment in BSM of $4.4 million effective September 29, 2006. On May 19, 2007, we executed an agreement to terminate our partnership with BSM effective June 7, 2007. Under the termination agreement, we have no further financial obligation to BSM on an ongoing basis.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). Income tax expense was $13.5 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to a benefit of $2.0 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. Due to the difficult market environment and our recent losses, we reviewed the recoverability of our deferred tax assets. We recorded a valuation allowance against all of our net deferred tax assets resulting in tax expense for the first six months of $13.5 million. In the first six months of fiscal 2007, we recorded a $2.0 million tax benefit on our loss before income taxes of $3.7 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash used in operating activities was $15.0 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 compared to $60.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The $45.2 million decrease in cash used is primarily due to changes in restricted cash, trade receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses coupled with a decrease in cash used to originate consumer loans for investment.

Net cash used in investing activities was $1.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2008 as compared to $3.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. This $1.7 million decrease in cash used in investing activities is primarily due to a $3.3 million decrease in the amount of cash used to purchase property, plant and equipment in the first six months of fiscal 2008 offset by a $1.6 million increase in net cash used to purchase investments.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $10.4 million in the first six months of 2008 compared to $36.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007. The $26.2 million decrease in cash provided by financing activities is due primarily to an $18.4 million decrease in proceeds from warehouse revolving debt coupled with an $8.6 million increase in payments on securitized financings.

We have an agreement with a financial institution for a $70.0 million floor plan facility expiring March 30, 2009. The advance rate for the facility is 90% of manufacturer’s invoice. This facility is used to finance a portion of the new home inventory at our retail superstores and is secured by new home inventory and a portion of receivables from financial institutions. The interest rate on the facility is prime (8.25% at September 28, 2007) plus 0.6% or prime plus 1.0% to 3.0% for aged units, of which we had none as of September 28, 2007. In May 2007, we amended the agreement to revise the covenants which must be maintained in order for us to borrow against the facility. The

amended covenants require us to comply with a loan to collateral value and minimum liquidity amount. As of September 28, 2007, we were in compliance with these covenants. If either of the two covenants are not met, we must then calculate minimum inventory turns and tangible net worth. We had $49.2 million and $43.6 million outstanding under our floor plan credit facility at September 28, 2007 and March 30, 2007, respectively.

On May 5, 2004, Palm Harbor issued $65.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) in a private, unregistered offering. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in May and November. On June 8, 2004, the initial purchaser of the Notes exercised its option to purchase in additional $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes are senior, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment to all of our existing and future unsecured and senior indebtedness. Each $1,000 in principal amount of the Notes is convertible, at the option of the holder, at a conversion price of $25.92, or 38.5803 shares of Palm Harbor’s common stock upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and contingencies. For the three and six months ended September 28, 2007 and September 29, 2006, the effect of converting the senior notes to 2,894,000 shares of common stock was anti-dilutive, and was, therefore, not considered in determining diluted earnings per share.

CountryPlace has an agreement with a financial institution for a $150.0 million warehouse borrowing facility to fund loans originated by CountryPlace. The facility is collateralized by specific consumer loans receivable pledged to the facility. The facility terminates March 14, 2008; however, amounts outstanding under the facility are effectively settled and re-borrowed on a monthly basis. The advance against the market value of the outstanding principal balance of eligible consumer loan receivables is 88% and draws can be made at an 80% advance rate against land-home loans in various stages of completion. The interest rate remains LIBOR (5.125%) plus 1.25%. Countryplace had outstanding borrowings under the warehouse facility of $32.9 million as of September 28, 2007 and $12.0 million as of March 30, 2007. The facility contains certain requirements relating to the performance and composition of the consumer loans receivable pledged to the facility and financial covenants regarding maintenance of a certain loan delinquency ratio and a minimum capitalization for CountryPlace, which is customary in the industry. As of September 28, 2007, CountryPlace was in compliance with these requirements. As CountryPlace continues to expand and draw down on its warehouse facility, the Company will fund the difference between the amounts advanced under the warehouse borrowing facility and the balance of any additional loan originations. For CountryPlace to increase its borrowings under the facility to the maximum $150.0 million, CountryPlace would have to originate an additional $133.3 million of new loans, of which $18.8 million would have to be funded through the Company’s operations.

On July 12, 2005, we, through our 80% owned subsidiary CountryPlace, completed our initial securitization for approximately $141.0 million of loans, which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $118. 4 million. The bonds were issued in four different classes: Class A-1 totaling $36.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.23%; Class A-2 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 4.42%; Class A-3 totaling $27.3 million with a coupon rate of 4.80%; and Class A-4 totaling $27.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.20%. Maturity of the bonds is at varying dates beginning in 2006 through 2015 and were issued with a weighted average maturity of 4.66 years. The proceeds from the securitization were used to repay approximately $115.7 million of borrowings on our warehouse revolving debt with the remaining proceeds being used for general corporate purposes, including future origination of new loans. For accounting purposes, this transaction was structured as a securitized borrowing.

On March 22, 2007, we, through our 80% owned subsidiary CountryPlace, completed our second securitization for approximately $116.5 million of loans (including approximately $10.4 million of pre-funded loans which were subsequently funded on May 7, 2007) which was funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $101.9 million. The bonds were issued in four classes: Class A-1 totaling $28.9 million with a coupon rate of 5.484%; Class A-2 totaling $23.4 million with a coupon rate of 5.232%; Class A-3 totaling $24.5 million with a coupon rate of 5.593%; and Class A-4 totaling $25.1 million with a coupon rate of 5.846%. Maturity of the bonds is at varying dates beginning in 2008 through 2017 and were issued with a weighted average maturity of 4.86 years. The proceeds from the securitization and subsequent funding of the pre-funded loans were used to repay approximately $97.1 million of borrowings on our warehouse revolving debt with the remaining proceeds being used for general corporate purposes, including future origination of new loans. For accounting purposes, this transaction was also structured as a securitized borrowing.

We believe that the proceeds from the securitizations, floor plan financing, borrowings on the warehouse facility and any other available borrowing alternatives will be adequate to support our working capital needs, currently planned capital expenditure needs and expansion of CountryPlace for the foreseeable future. However, because future cash flows and the availability of financing will depend on a number of factors, including prevailing economic, financial and business conditions, the market for asset backed securitizations and other factors beyond our control, no assurances can be given in this regard.

Forward-Looking Information/Risk Factors

Certain statements contained in this report are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Investors should be aware that all forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and, as a result of certain factors, actual results could differ materially from these expressed in or implied by such statements. These risks include such assumptions, risks, uncertainties and factors associated with the following:

The factory-built housing industry is currently in a prolonged slump with no recovery in sight.

Historically, the factory-built housing industry has been highly cyclical and seasonal and has experienced wide fluctuations in aggregate sales. The factory-built housing industry is currently in a prolonged slump with no recovery in sight. We are subject to volatility in operating results due to external factors beyond our control such as:

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access to capital markets;

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the level and stability of interest rates;

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unemployment trends;

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the availability of retail home financing;

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the availability of wholesale financing;

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the availability of homeowners’ insurance in coastal markets;

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housing supply and demand;

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international tensions and hostilities;

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levels of consumer confidence;

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inventory levels;

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severe weather conditions;

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regulatory and zoning matters; and

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changes in general economic conditions.

Sales in our industry are also seasonal in nature, with sales of homes traditionally being stronger in the spring, summer and fall months. The cyclical and seasonal nature of our business causes our net sales and operating results to fluctuate and makes it difficult for management to forecast sales and profits in uncertain times. As a result of seasonal and cyclical downturns, results from any quarter should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future quarters.

We face increased competition from on site builders of residential housing, which may reduce our net sales.

Our homes compete with homes that are built on site. The sales of site built homes are declining, which is resulting in more site built homes being available at lower prices. Appraisal values of site built homes are declining with greater availability of lower priced site built homes in the market. The increase in availability along with the decreased price of site built homes could make them more competitive with our homes. As a result, the sales of our homes could decrease, which could negatively impact our results of operations.

Financing for our retail customers may be limited, which could affect our sales volume.

Our retail customers who do not use CountryPlace generally either pay cash or secure financing from third party lenders, which have been negatively affected by adverse loan experience. Several major lenders, which had previously provided financing for our customers, have exited the manufactured housing finance business. Reduced availability of such financing is currently having an adverse effect on both the manufactured housing business and our home sales. Availability of financing is dependent on the lending practices of financial institutions, financial markets, governmental policies and economic conditions, all of which are largely beyond our control. Quasi-governmental agencies such as FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are important purchasers of loans from financial institutions, have tightened standards relating to the manufactured housing loans that they will buy. Most states classify manufactured homes as personal property rather than real property for purposes of taxation and lien perfection, and interest rates for manufactured homes are generally higher and the terms of the loans shorter than for site-built homes. Financing for the purchase of manufactured homes is often more difficult to obtain than conventional home mortgages. There can be no assurance that affordable retail financing for manufactured homes will continue to be available on a widespread basis. If third party financing were to become unavailable or were to be further restricted, this could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

If CountryPlace’s customers are unable to repay their loans, CountryPlace may be adversely affected.

CountryPlace makes loans to borrowers that it believes are creditworthy based on its credit guidelines. However, the ability of these customers to repay their loans may be affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to:

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national, regional and local economic conditions (approximately 41% of our borrowers are in Texas);

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changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments;

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natural hazard risks affecting the region in which the borrower resides; and

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employment, financial or life circumstances.

If customers do not repay their loans, the profitability and cash flow from the loan portfolio could adversely affect CountryPlace’s ability to continue to securitize its loans.

If CountryPlace is unable to continue to securitize its loans, it will be required to seek other sources of long-term funding, which funding may not be available.

The loans that are originated by CountryPlace are funded with proceeds from its warehouse borrowing facility and borrowings from us. On July 12, 2005, CountryPlace successfully completed its initial securitization for approximately $141.0 million of loans which were funded by issuing bonds totaling approximately $118.4 million and on March 22, 2007, CountryPlace completed its second securitization for approximately $116.5 million of loans (including approximately $10.4 million of pre-funded loans which were subsequently funded on May 7, 2007) funded by bonds totaling approximately $101.9 million. We anticipate CountryPlace will continue to securitize its loans as a primary source of liquidity. The proceeds from future securitizations will be used to repay any borrowings from the warehouse facility and from us, as well as to originate new loans. The securitization market is dependent upon a number of factors, including general economic conditions, conditions in the securities market generally and conditions in the asset-backed securities market specifically. Although the asset-backed securitization market for manufactured housing lenders has improved in the past year in terms of access to the markets, as well as pricing and credit enhancement levels, poor performance of any loans we may securitize in the future could harm our future access to the securitization market. If CountryPlace is unable to continue to securitize its loans on terms that are economical, or if there is a decline in the securitization market for manufactured housing loans, and if CountryPlace is unable to obtain additional sources of long-term funding, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and business prospects.

If interest rates increase, the market value of un-securitized loans and loans in the warehouse borrowing facility may be adversely affected.

Fixed rate loans originated by CountryPlace are held in a floating rate warehouse borrowing facility prior to long-term financing via securitization, exposing CountryPlace to the risk of increased interest rates between the time of loan origination and securitization. If interest rates for warehouse borrowings or term financings increase after loans are originated, the loans may suffer a decline in market value and our interest margin spreads could be reduced. From time to time, CountryPlace has entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge its exposure to such interest rate risk associated with loans held in its warehouse borrowing facility. However, CountryPlace does not always maintain hedges or hedge the entire balances of all warehoused loans. Furthermore, interest rate swaps may be ineffective in hedging CountryPlace’s exposure to interest rate risk.

If CountryPlace is unable to adequately and timely service its loans, it may adversely affect its results of operations.

Although CountryPlace has originated loans since 1995, it has limited loan servicing and collections experience. In 2002, it implemented new systems to service and collect the portfolio of loans it originates. The management of CountryPlace has industry experience in managing, servicing and collecting loan portfolios; however, many borrowers require notices and reminders to keep their loans current and to prevent delinquencies and foreclosures. If there is a substantial increase in the delinquency rate that results from improper servicing or loan performance, the profitability and cash flow from the loan portfolio could adversely affect CountryPlace’s ability to continue to securitize its loans.

Reduced availability of wholesale financing may adversely affect our inventory levels of new homes.

We finance a portion of our new inventory at our retail superstores through wholesale “floor plan” financing arrangements. Through these arrangements, financial institutions provide us with a loan for the purchase price of the home. Since the beginning of the industry downturn in 1999, several major floor plan lenders have exited the floor plan financing business. Although we currently have a floor plan facility with a financial institution totaling $70.0 million, there can be no assurance that we will continue to have access to such facility or that we will not be forced to reduce our new home inventory at our retail superstores.

Our repurchase agreements with floor plan lenders could result in increased costs.

In accordance with customary practice in the manufactured housing industry, we enter into repurchase agreements with various financial institutions pursuant to which we agree, in the event of a default by an independent retailer in its obligation to these credit sources, to repurchase manufactured homes at declining prices over the term of the agreements, typically 12 to 18 months. The difference between the gross repurchase price and the price at which the repurchased manufactured homes can then be resold, which is typically at a discount to the original sale price, is an expense to us. Thus, if we were obligated to repurchase a large number of manufactured homes in the future, this would increase our costs, which could have a negative effect on our earnings. Tightened credit standards by lenders and more aggressive attempts to accelerate collection of outstanding accounts with retailers could result in defaults by retailers and consequently repurchase obligations on our part may be higher than has historically been the case. During the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and 2007, net losses incurred under these repurchase agreements totaled zero and $26,000, respectively.

We are dependent on our principal executive officer and the loss of his service could adversely affect us.

We are dependent to a significant extent upon the efforts of our principal executive officer, Larry H. Keener, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The loss of the services of our principal executive officer could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our continued growth is also dependent upon our ability to attract and retain additional skilled management personnel.

We are controlled by two shareholders, who may determine the outcome of all elections.

Approximately 53% of our outstanding common stock is beneficially owned or controlled by our Chairman Emeritus, Lee Posey, and Capital Southwest Corporation and its affiliates. As a result, these shareholders, acting together, are able to determine the outcome of elections of our directors and thereby control the management of our business.

Increased prices and unavailability of raw materials could have a material adverse effect on us.

Our results of operations can be affected by the pricing and availability of raw materials. In fiscal 2007, average prices of our raw materials were flat compared to fiscal 2006, however, in fiscal 2006 and 2005, we experienced an increase in the average prices of our raw materials of 5% and 6%, respectively. Although we attempt to increase the sales prices of our homes in response to

higher materials costs, such increases typically lag behind the escalation of materials costs. Although lumber costs have moderated, three of the most important raw materials used in our operations -lumber, gypsum wallboard and insulation- have experienced significant price fluctuations in the past several fiscal years. Although we have not experienced any shortage of such building materials today, there can be no assurance that sufficient supplies of lumber, gypsum wallboard and insulation, as well as other materials, will continue to be available to us on terms we regard as satisfactory.

If inflation increases, we may not be able to offset inflation through increased selling prices.

If there is a material increase in inflation in the future, it is unlikely that we will be able to increase our selling prices to completely offset the material increase in inflation and as a result, our operating results may be adversely affected.

The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive and some of our competitors have stronger balance sheets and cash flow, as well as greater access to capital, then we do. As a result of these competitive conditions, we may not be able to sustain past levels of sales or profitability.

The manufactured housing industry is highly competitive, with relatively low barriers to entry. Manufactured and modular homes compete with new and existing site-built homes and to a lesser degree, with apartments, townhouses and condominiums. Competition exists at both the manufacturing and retail levels and is based primarily on price, product features, reputation for service and quality, retailer promotions, merchandising and terms of consumer financing. Some of our competitors have substantially greater financial, manufacturing, distribution and marketing resources than we do. As a result of these competitive conditions, we may not be able to sustain past levels of sales or profitability.

If our retail customers are unable to obtain insurance for factory-built homes, our sales volume and results of operations may be adversely affected.

We sell our factory-built homes to retail customers located throughout the United States including in coastal areas, such as Florida. In the first six months of fiscal 2008, 15.2% of our net sales were generated in Florida. Some of our retail customers in these areas have experienced difficulty obtaining insurance for our factory-built homes due to adverse weather-related events in these areas, primarily hurricanes. If our retail customers face continued and increased difficulty in obtaining insurance for the homes we build, our sales volume and results of operations may be adversely affected.

We are concentrated geographically, which could harm our business.

In the first six months of fiscal 2008, approximately 28.2% of our net sales were generated in Texas and approximately 15.2% of our net sales were generated in Florida. A decline in the demand for manufactured housing in Florida has already impacted our operations (see the Executive Overview section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis for more details) and a decline in the economy of Texas could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations as well.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt, which consists primarily of our liabilities under retail floor plan financing arrangements and warehouse revolving debt. For variable interest rate obligations, changes in interest rates generally do not impact fair market value, but do affect future earnings and cash flows. Assuming our and CountryPlace’s level of variable rate debt as of September 28, 2007 is held constant, each one percentage point increase in interest rates occurring on the first day of the year would result in an increase in interest expense for the coming year of approximately $0.8 million.

CountryPlace is exposed to market risk related to the accessibility and terms of financing in the asset-backed securities market. On July 12, 2005, CountryPlace successfully completed its initial securitized financing of approximately $141.0 million of loans. On March 22, 2007, CountryPlace completed a second securitized financing of approximately $116.5 million of loans (including approximately $10.4 million of pre-funded loans which were subsequently funded on May 7, 2007). CountryPlace intends to continue to securitize its loan originations as a means to obtain long-term fixed interest rate funding. The inability to continue to securitize its loans would require CountryPlace to seek other sources of funding or to reduce or eliminate its loan originations if other sources of funding are not available.

We are also exposed to market risks related to our fixed rate consumer loans receivable balances and our convertible senior notes. For fixed rate loans receivable, changes in interest rates do not change future earnings and cash flows from the receivables. However, changes in interest rates could affect the fair market value of the loan portfolio. Assuming CountryPlace’s level of loans held for investment as of September 28, 2007 is held constant, a 10% increase in average interest rates would decrease the fair value of CountryPlace’s portfolio by approximately $ 3.6 million. For our fixed rate convertible senior notes, changes in interest rates could affect the fair market value of the related debt. Assuming the amount of convertible senior notes as of September 28 2007 is held constant, a 10% decrease in interest rates would increase the fair value of the notes by approximately $1.5 million.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange act of 1934) as of September 28, 2007. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and out principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 28, 2007.

There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 28, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings - Not applicable

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity in Securities and Use of Proceeds - Not applicable

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities - Not applicable

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - Not applicable

Item 5. Other information - Not applicable

Item 6. Exhibits

(a)

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:


Exhibit No.		*Description*
31.1		Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1		Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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.

Date: November 1, 2007


Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.
(Registrant)

By:		/s/ Kelly Tacke
		Kelly Tacke
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

By:		/s/ Larry H. Keener
		Larry H. Keener
		Chairman of the Board and Chief
		Executive Officer

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