EXHIBIT 99
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Jay Lemke
Carmichael Lynch Spong
(612) 375-8529
jlemke@clynch.com
ASV REPORTS 3RD QUARTER 2001 RESULTS
NET SALES INCREASE 14% OVER 3RD QUARTER 2000
GRAND RAPIDS, MN (OCTOBER 24, 2001) - ASV, INC. (NASDAQ: ASVI) today
reported its results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2001. Third
quarter 2001 net sales increased 14% to $12,052,998 compared with $10,532,697
for the same period in 2000. An increase in research and development of
approximately $680,000 contributed to decreased net earnings for the third
quarter of 2001 of $92,882, or $.01 per share, compared with $220,156, or $.02
per share, for the third quarter of 2000.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, net sales increased 16%
to $39,233,875 compared with $33,840,722 for the same period in 2000. Due in
part to the Company's increased investment in research and development of
approximately $1,580,000 in 2001, net earnings for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were $387,626 compared with $1,236,225 for the same period in
2000; and earnings per share were $.04 in 2001 compared with $.12 for 2000.
"Our sales for the third quarter of 2001 were stronger than expected,
due primarily to our winter stock program for the 4810 Posi-Track" said Gary
Lemke, ASV president. "This program was launched in mid-September and applied to
orders received through September 28. Many of the orders under this program were
received the last week of September. The success of the winter stock program
helped ASV exceed our expected third quarter sales estimate of $9-11 million.
The greater concentration of 4810 sales and increased shipments of
undercarriages under our Multi-Terrain Loader (MTL) Alliance Agreement with
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) helped increase our gross profit percentage to 18.3%, a
level we have not experienced since the third quarter of 2000."
For the three months ended September 30, 2001, the Company's research
and development expenditures increased nearly seven-fold over the same period in
2000. Commenting on this increase, Lemke stated "Our investment in research and
development increased as we continue to finalize and test the undercarriage
designs for the next three models of MTLs with Caterpillar. ASV expects to begin
production of the undercarriages for two of these models in late first quarter
2002, with the undercarriage for the last model scheduled for production in the
third quarter of 2002. Approximately $155,000 of the increase in research and
development expenditures we experienced during the third quarter of 2001 was due
to required product enhancements to all previously produced undercarriages."
The Company has increased slightly its expected level of net sales for
its entire fiscal year 2001, from $46-50 million as previously reported to
$47-51 million. Net earnings for fiscal 2001 are projected to be $.02-.06 per
share on a diluted basis. The Company's outlook for fiscal 2002 remains
unchanged, with net sales projected in the range of $70-80 million and net
earnings projected in the range of $.32-.40 per share on a diluted basis.
Discussing the outlook for the remainder of 2001 and 2002, Lemke said
"While we were pleased with our sales for third quarter 2001, we, along with
many others, believe there is still a degree of uncertainty in the marketplace
regarding the country's economic outlook. This uncertainty could continue to
impact future sales and profitability levels."
CONFERENCE CALL
ASV will conduct a live Webcast at 10 a.m. Central time, Wednesday,
October 24th to discuss these matters. The call will be broadcast over the
Internet and can be accessed either at www.ccbn.com or ASV's web site,
www.asvi.com, in the investor relations section under the "About ASV" tab. To
listen to the call, go to either of the two Web sites at least 15 minutes prior
to the call to register, download and install any needed audio software. A
replay of this call will be available beginning one hour after its conclusion
both telephonically and over the Internet. The telephonic replay will be
available for a 24-hour period and can be accessed by dialing 800-428-6051 and
entering pass code 213844. The Internet replay will be available for 90 days and
can be accessed at www.ccbn.com or www.asvi.com in the same manner as discussed
above.
ABOUT ASV
ASV designs, manufactures and sells all-season, track-drive vehicles
and related accessories and attachments. With its patent-pending Maximum
Traction and Support System(TM) undercarriage, ASV leads all rubber-tracked,
all-purpose crawlers in technology and innovation. ASV's products traverse
nearly any terrain with minimal damage to the ground, making them effective in
industries such as construction, landscaping and agriculture.
To learn more about ASV Inc. and its unique rubber-tracked products,
visit the Company's web site at www.asvi.com.
Note: The statements set forth above regarding ASV's future expected
sales and earnings levels and its plans to jointly develop and manufacture
rubber-tracked machines with Caterpillar, including the number of models to be
developed and the timing of their planned introduction are forward-looking
statements based on current expectations and assumptions, and entail various
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Certain factors may
affect whether these anticipated events occur including ASV's ability to
successfully manufacture the machines, unanticipated delays, costs or other
difficulties in the manufacture of the machines, market acceptance of the
machines, continued deterioration of the general market and economic conditions,
corporate developments at ASV or Caterpillar and ASV's ability to realize the
anticipated benefits from its relationship with Caterpillar. Actual results
might differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements. Any forward-looking statements provided from time-to-time by the
Company represent only management's then-best current estimate of future results
or trends. Additional information regarding these risk factors and uncertainties
is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC filings, including but not
limited to, its report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2001.
Condensed financial statements are as follows:
A.S.V., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales................................... $ 12,052,998 $ 10,532,697 $ 39,233,875 $ 33,840,722
Cost of goods sold.......................... 9,848,404 8,606,189 32,774,236 26,414,175
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Gross profit....................... 2,204,594 1,926,508 6,459,639 7,426,547
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative.... 1,429,160 1,423,396 4,302,697 4,941,593
Research and development............... 794,049 113,949 1,950,305 370,319
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Operating income (loss)............ (18,615) 389,163 206,637 2,114,635
Other income (expense)
Interest expense....................... (37,004) (65,601) (110,742) (229,602)
Other, net............................. 119,501 25,594 408,731 80,192
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Income before income taxes......... 63,882 349,156 504,626 1,965,225
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes... (29,000) 129,000 117,000 729,000
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NET EARNINGS........................... $ 92,882 $ 220,156 $ 387,626 $ 1,236,225
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Net earnings per common share - Diluted.. $ .01 $ .02 $ .04 $ .12
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Diluted weighted average shares ............ 10,445,298 9,894,887 10,366,486 9,908,598
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A.S.V., INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash & short-term investments............................ $ 4,163,920 $ 10,762,143
Accounts receivable, net................................. 16,883,435 10,557,907
Inventories.............................................. 30,495,419 28,064,998
Prepaid expenses and other............................... 933,857 965,026
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Total current assets 52,476,631 50,350,074
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.................................. 4,726,414 4,656,118
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Total assets $ 57,203,045 $ 55,006,192
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LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term liabilities................. $ 84,442 $ 82,090
Accounts payable......................................... 3,353,659 1,822,912
Accrued liabilities...................................... 1,267,171 1,023,924
Income taxes payable..................................... - 197,021
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Total current liabilities 4,705,272 3,125,947
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, less current portion.................. 2,054,644 2,116,898
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY......................................... 50,443,129 49,763,347
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Total liabilities & shareholders' equity $ 57,203,045 $ 55,006,192
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