UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K |
(Mark One)
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the fiscal year ended August 25, 2018; or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from ___________________ to _______________________
Commission File Number 001‑06403
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa | 42-0802678 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
incorporation or organization) | ||
P.O. Box 152, Forest City, Iowa | 50436 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (641) 585‑3535
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered | |
Common Stock ($.50 par value) | The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. | |
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. | ||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company", and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer x Accelerated Filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller Reporting Company o Emerging Growth Company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
Aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant: $1,122,564,545 (26,952,330 shares at the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange of $41.65 on February 23, 2018).
Common stock outstanding on October 15, 2018: 31,629,704 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement relating to the registrant's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled to be held December 11, 2018, are incorporated by reference into Part II and Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Fiscal 2018 Form 10-K
Table of Contents
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WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 10‑K
Report for the Fiscal Year Ended August 25, 2018
Forward-Looking Information
Certain of the matters discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements, including, but not limited to, competition and new product introductions by competitors, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, business or production disruptions, sales order cancellations, risk related to compliance with debt covenants and leverage ratios, stock price volatility, availability of labor, a slowdown in the economy, low consumer confidence, the effect of global tensions, increases in interest rates, availability of credit, risk related to cyclicality and seasonality, slower than anticipated sales of new or existing products, integration of operations relating to merger and acquisition activities generally, inadequate liquidity or capital resources, inventory and distribution channel management, our ability to innovate, our reliance on large dealer organizations, significant increase in repurchase obligations, availability and price of fuel, availability of chassis and other key component parts, increased material and component costs, exposure to warranty claims, ability to protect our intellectual property, exposure to product liability claims, dependence on information systems and web applications, any unexpected expenses related to the implementation of our Enterprise Resource Planning system, risk related to data security, governmental regulation, including for climate change, risk related to anti-takeover provisions applicable to us, and other factors which may be disclosed throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the "forward-looking statements" are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Undue reliance should not be placed on these "forward-looking statements," which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any "forward-looking statements," whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange. We advise you, however, to consult any further disclosures made on related subjects in future quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that are filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
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PART I
Item 1. Business.
General
The "Company," "Winnebago Industries," "we," "our," and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context.
Winnebago Industries, Inc., headquartered in Forest City, Iowa, is a leading U.S. manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of recreation vehicles ("RV"s) and marine products used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. We produce our motorhomes in manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Oregon; our travel trailer and fifth wheel trailers in Indiana; and our marine products in Florida. We distribute our RV and marine products primarily through independent dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. We also distribute our marine products internationally through independent dealers, who then retail the products to the end consumer.
We were incorporated under the laws of the state of Iowa on February 12, 1958, and adopted our present name on February 28, 1961. Our executive offices are located at 605 West Crystal Lake Road in Forest City, Iowa. Our telephone number is (641) 585-3535.
Available Information
Our website, located at www.wgo.net, provides additional information about us. On our website, you can obtain, free of charge, this and prior year Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all of our other filings with the SEC. Our recent press releases are also available on our website. Our website also contains important information regarding our corporate governance practices. Information contained on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Principal Products
Beginning in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018, we have five operating segments: 1) Winnebago motorhomes, 2) Winnebago towables, 3) Grand Design towables, 4) Winnebago specialty vehicles, and 5) Chris-Craft marine. We evaluate performance based on each operating segment's Adjusted EBITDA, as defined within Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which excludes certain corporate administration expenses and non-operating income and expense.
Our two reportable segments include: 1) Motorhome (comprised of products that include a motorized chassis as well as other related manufactured products and services) and 2) Towable (comprised of products which are not motorized and are generally towed by another vehicle as well as other related manufactured products and services), which is an aggregation of the Winnebago towables and Grand Design towables operating segments.
The Corporate / All Other category includes the Winnebago specialty vehicles and Chris-Craft marine operating segments as well as expenses related to certain corporate administration expenses for the oversight of the enterprise. These expenses include items such as corporate leadership and administration costs. Previously, these expenses were allocated to each operating segment.
Prior year segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current reportable segment presentation. The reclassifications included removing the corporate administration expenses from both the Motorhome and Towable reportable segments and removing Winnebago specialty vehicles from the Motorhome reportable segment, as we begin to dedicate leadership and focus on these operations separately from our Winnebago motorhomes operations.
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Motorhome
A motorhome is a self-propelled mobile dwelling used primarily as temporary living quarters during vacation and camping trips, or to support active and mobile lifestyles. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association ("RVIA") classifies motorhomes into three types, all of which we manufacture and sell under the Winnebago brand name, which are defined as follows:
Type | Description | Winnebago products offerings |
Class A (gas and diesel) | Conventional motorhomes constructed directly on medium- and heavy-duty truck chassis, which include the engine and drivetrain components. The living area and driver's compartment are designed and produced by the motorhome manufacturer. | Gas: Adventurer, Intent(1), Sightseer, Suncruiser, Sunova, Sunstar, Sunstar LX, Vista, Vista LX |
Diesel: Forza, Grand Tour, Horizon(1), Journey, Tour, Via | ||
Class B (gas and diesel) | Panel-type vans to which sleeping, kitchen, and/or toilet facilities are added. These models may also have a top extension to provide more headroom. | Winnebago Touring Coach (Era, Paseo, Revel(1), Travato) |
Class C (gas and diesel) | Motorhomes built on van-type chassis onto which the motorhome manufacturer constructs a living area with access to the driver's compartment. | Aspect, Cambria, Fuse, Minnie Winnie, Navion, Outlook(1), Spirit, Trend, View |
(1) | New product offerings introduced in Fiscal 2018. |
Our Class A, B, and C motorhomes are sold by dealers in the retail market with manufacturer's suggested retail prices ranging from approximately $80,000 to $520,000, depending on size and model, plus optional equipment and delivery charges. Our motorhomes range in length from 21 to 44 feet.
Unit sales of our motorhomes for the last three fiscal years were as follows:
Year Ended (1) | ||||||||||||||
Units | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | |||||||||||
Class A | 2,997 | 31.4 | % | 3,182 | 34.4 | % | 2,925 | 31.4 | % | |||||
Class B | 2,012 | 21.1 | % | 1,541 | 16.6 | % | 1,239 | 13.3 | % | |||||
Class C | 4,539 | 47.5 | % | 4,537 | 49.0 | % | 5,143 | 55.3 | % | |||||
Total motorhomes | 9,548 | 100.0 | % | 9,260 | 100.0 | % | 9,307 | 100.0 | % | |||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
Motorhome parts and service activities represent revenues generated by service work we perform for retail customers at our Forest City, Iowa and Junction City, Oregon facilities as well as revenues from sales of RV parts. Our competitive strategy is to provide proprietary manufactured parts through our dealer network, which we believe increases customer satisfaction and the value of our motorhomes.
Towable
A towable is a non-motorized vehicle that is designed to be towed by automobiles, pickup trucks, SUVs, or vans and is used as temporary living quarters for recreational travel. The RVIA classifies towables in four types: conventional travel trailers, fifth wheels, folding camper trailers, and truck campers. We manufacture and sell conventional travel trailers and fifth wheels under the Winnebago and Grand Design brand names, which are defined as follows:
Type | Description | Winnebago product offerings | Grand Design product offerings |
Travel trailer | Conventional travel trailers are towed by means of a hitch attached to the frame of the vehicle. | Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Drop, Minnie Plus | Imagine, Reflection, Transcend(1) |
Fifth wheel | Fifth wheel trailers are constructed with a raised forward section that is connected to the vehicle with a special fifth wheel hitch. | Minnie Plus | Momentum, Reflection, Solitude |
(1) | New product offerings introduced in Fiscal 2018. |
Our travel trailer and fifth wheel towables are sold by dealers in the retail market with manufacturer's suggested retail prices ranging from approximately $15,000 to $110,000, depending on size and model, plus optional equipment and delivery charges.
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Unit sales of our towables for the last three fiscal years were as follows:
Year Ended (1) | ||||||||||||||
Units | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | |||||||||||
Travel trailer | 22,360 | 61.1 | % | 13,650 | 60.7 | % | 3,613 | 86.0 | % | |||||
Fifth wheel | 14,229 | 38.9 | % | 8,824 | 39.3 | % | 586 | 14.0 | % | |||||
Total towables | 36,589 | 100.0 | % | 22,474 | 100.0 | % | 4,199 | 100.0 | % | |||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
On November 8, 2016, we closed on our acquisition of Grand Design RV, LLC ("Grand Design"), a fast-growing towables manufacturer in Middlebury, Indiana. Grand Design manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheel products. With this acquisition, we have a broader and more balanced portfolio of motorized and towable products and intend to capitalize on the opportunities across the RV market and to drive improved profitability and long-term value for shareholders.
Winnebago Specialty Vehicles
We also manufacture other specialty commercial vehicles primarily custom designed for the buyer's specific needs and requirements, such as law enforcement command centers, mobile medical clinics, and mobile office space. These specialty commercial vehicles are manufactured in Forest City, Iowa and sold through our dealer network. In addition, we also provide commercial vehicles as bare shells to third-party upfitters for conversion at their facilities.
Chris-Craft
On June 4, 2018, we acquired 100% of the ownership interests of Chris-Craft USA, Inc. ("Chris-Craft"), a privately-owned company based in Sarasota, Florida. As a result of this acquisition, we manufacture and sell premium quality boats in the recreational powerboat industry through an established global network of independent authorized dealers.
Production
We generally produce motorhomes and towables to stock for dealers. We have some ability to increase our capacity by scheduling overtime and/or hiring additional production employees or to decrease our capacity through the use of shortened work weeks and/or reducing head count. We have long been known as an industry leader in innovation as each year we introduce new or redesigned products. These changes generally include new floor plans and sizes as well as design and decor modifications. Most of our raw materials such as steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and wood products are obtainable from numerous sources.
Our motorhomes are primarily produced in the state of Iowa at four different campuses. Beginning in Fiscal 2016, we also began assembling Class A diesel motorhomes in our Junction City, Oregon facility. Our Motorhome business utilizes vertically integrated supply streams, with the principal exceptions being chassis, engines, generators, and appliances that we purchase from reputable manufacturers. Certain parts, especially motorhome chassis, are available from a small group of suppliers. In Fiscal 2018, we had two chassis suppliers, that each individually accounted for more than 10% of our Motorhome raw material purchases.
Our towables are produced at two assembly campuses located in Middlebury, Indiana. The majority of components are comprised of frames, appliances, and furniture, and are purchased from suppliers. In Fiscal 2018, we had one supplier that accounted for more than 10% of our Towable raw material purchases.
Backlog
We strive to balance timely order fulfillment to our dealers with the lead times suppliers require to efficiently source materials and manage costs. Production facility constraints at peak periods also lead to fluctuations in backlog orders which we manage closely. The approximate revenue of our Motorhome backlog was $157.6 million and $122.1 million as of August 25, 2018 and August 26, 2017, respectively. The approximate revenue of our Towable backlog was $244.9 million and $229.7 million as of August 25, 2018 and August 26, 2017, respectively. A more detailed description of our Motorhome and Towable order backlog is included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Distribution and Financing
We market our products on a wholesale basis to a diversified independent dealer network located throughout the U.S. and, to a limited extent, in Canada, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America. Foreign sales were 10.0% or less of net revenues during each of the past three fiscal years.
As of August 25, 2018, our RV dealer network in the U.S. and Canada included approximately 550 Motorhome and Towable physical dealer locations, many of which carry both products. One of our dealer organizations, La Mesa RV Center, Inc., accounted
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for 9.8% of our consolidated net revenue for Fiscal 2018, as this dealer sold our products in 11 dealership locations across four U.S. states.
We have sales and service agreements with dealers which are subject to annual review. Many of the dealers are also engaged in other areas of business, including the sale of automobiles, trailers, or boats, and most dealers carry one or more competitive lines of RVs. We continue to place high emphasis on the capability of our dealers to provide complete service for our products. Dealers are obligated to provide full service for owners of our products or, in lieu thereof, to secure such service from other authorized providers.
We advertise and promote our products through national trade magazines, the distribution of product brochures, the Go RVing national advertising campaign sponsored by RVIA, direct-mail advertising campaigns, various national promotional opportunities, and on a local basis through trade shows, television, radio, and newspapers, primarily in connection with area dealers.
Sales to dealers are made on cash terms. Most dealers are financed on a "floorplan" basis under which a bank or finance company lends the dealer all, or substantially all, of the purchase price, collateralized by a security interest in the merchandise purchased. As is customary in our industries, we typically enter into a repurchase agreement with a lending institution financing a dealer's purchase of our product upon the lending institution's request and after completion of a credit check of the dealer involved. Our repurchase agreements provide that, for up to 18 months after an RV unit is financed and up to 24 months after a marine unit is financed, in the event of default by the dealer on the agreement to pay the lending institution and repossession of the unit(s) by the lending institution, we will repurchase the financed merchandise from the lender at the amount then due, which is often less than dealer invoice. Our maximum exposure for repurchases varies significantly from time to time, depending upon the level of dealer inventory, general economic conditions, demand for our products, dealer location, and access to and the cost of financing. See Note 11, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Competition
The RV and marine markets are highly competitive with many other manufacturers selling products which compete directly with our products. Some of our competitors are much larger than us, most notably in the towable RV market, which may provide these competitors additional purchasing power. The competition in our industry is based upon design, price, quality, and service of the products. We believe our principal competitive advantages are our brand strength, product quality, and our service after the sale. We also believe that our motorhome products have historically commanded a price premium as a result of these competitive advantages.
Seasonality
The primary use of RVs and marine products for leisure travel and outdoor recreation has historically led to a peak retail selling season concentrated in the spring and summer months and lower sales during winter months. Our sales are generally influenced by this pattern in retail sales, but sales can also be affected by the level of dealer inventory. As a result, our RV sales are historically lowest during our second fiscal quarter, which ends in February.
Governmental Regulations
We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local, and, to a limited extent, international laws and regulations, including the federal Motor Vehicle Act ("MVA"), under which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") may require manufacturers to recall RVs that contain safety-related defects, and numerous state consumer protection laws and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles, including so-called "Lemon Laws." The Boat Safety Act of 1971 has similar safety-related recall requirements for marine units. In addition, marine units sold in the U.S. and Europe must meet the certification standards of the U.S. Coast Guard and the European Community, respectively.
We are also subject to regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA"). Our facilities are periodically inspected by federal and state agencies, such as OSHA. We are a member of RVIA, a voluntary association of RV manufacturers which promulgates RV safety standards. We place an RVIA seal on each of our RVs to certify that the RVIA standards have been met. We believe that our products and facilities comply in all material respects with the applicable vehicle safety, consumer protection, RVIA. and OSHA regulations and standards.
Our operations are subject to a variety of federal and state environmental laws and regulations relating to the use, generation, storage, treatment, emission, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, and noise pollution. We believe that we are currently in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations in all material aspects.
Trademarks
We have several domestic and foreign trademark registrations associated with our products which include: Winnebago, Adventurer, Affinity, Airlie, Aspect, Benchmark, Brave, Bryon, Cambria, Chalet, Chris-Craft (logo), Commander, Cottesloe, County Coach, Destination, Dynomax, Ellipse, Era, Forza, Fuse, Glide & Dine, Gowinnebago, Grand Design, Grand Design Recreational
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Vehicles, Grand Design RV, Horizon, Imagine, Inlounge, Inspire, Instinct, Intable, Intent, Itasca, Intrigue, Journey, Latitude, Maxum Chassis, Meridian, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Drop, Minnie Winnie, Navion, 0ne Place, Momentum, Reflection, Powerline Energy Management System and Design, Rest Easy, Revel, Rialta, Roamer, Scorpion, Sightseer, Solei, Solitude, Spirit, Storemore and Design, Suncruiser, Sunova, Sunstar, The most recognized name in motorhomes, Thermo-Panel, Transcend, Travato, Trend, Tribute, True Air, Via, View, Vista, Viva!, Voyage, W, Flying W (logo), WIT Club, Winnie Drop, Winnebago Ind (logo), Winnebagolife, Winnebago Minnie, Winnebago Towables (logo), Winnebago Touring Coach, and Winnebago trade dress (three dimensional design of the front roof panel, front grill panel, and front body panel of motor homes). We believe that our trademarks and trade names are significant assets to our business. and we have in the past and will in the future vigorously protect them against infringement by third parties. We are not dependent upon any patents or technology licenses of others for the conduct of our business.
Human Resources
At the end of Fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, we employed approximately 4,700, 4,060, and 3,050 persons, respectively. None of our employees are covered under a collective bargaining agreement. We believe our relations with our employees are good.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Described below are certain risks that we believe apply to our business and the industry in which we operate. The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risks and uncertainties highlighted represent the most significant risk factors that we believe may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity or access to sources of financing, and, consequently, the market value of our common stock. The risks and uncertainties discussed in this report are not exclusive and other risk factors that we may consider immaterial or do not anticipate may emerge as significant risks and uncertainties.
Competition
The markets for RVs and marine products are very competitive. Competitive factors in the industry include price, design, value, quality, service, brand awareness, and reputation. There can be no assurance that existing or new competitors will not develop products that are superior to our products or that achieve better consumer acceptance, thereby adversely affecting our market share, sales volume, and profit margins. Some of our competitors are much larger than we are and this size advantage provides these competitors with more financial resources and access to capital, additional purchasing power, and greater leverage with the dealer networks. In addition, competition could increase if new companies enter the market, existing competitors consolidate their operations, or if existing competitors expand their product lines or intensify efforts within existing product lines. Our current products, products under development, and our ability to develop new and improved products may be insufficient to enable us to compete effectively with our competitors. These competitive pressures may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Hiring Constraints and Retaining Key Employees
Our ability to meet our strategic objectives and otherwise grow our business will depend to a significant extent on the continued contributions of our leadership team. Our future success will also depend in large part on our ability to identify, attract, and retain other highly qualified managerial, technical, sales and marketing, operations, and customer service personnel. Competition for these individuals in our manufacturing markets is intense and supply is limited. We may not succeed in identifying, attracting, or retaining qualified personnel on a cost-effective basis. The loss or interruption of services of any of our key personnel, inability to identify, attract, or retain qualified personnel in the future, delays in hiring qualified personnel, or any employee work slowdowns, strikes, or similar actions could make it difficult for us to conduct and manage our business and meet key objectives, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Production Disruptions
We currently manufacture most of our products in northern Iowa and northern Indiana. These facilities may be affected by natural or man-made disasters and other external events. In the event that one of our manufacturing facilities was affected by a disaster or other event, we could be forced to shift production to one of our other manufacturing facilities or to cease operations. Although we maintain insurance for damage to our property and disruption of our business from casualties, such insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses. Any disruption in our manufacturing capacity could have an adverse impact on our ability to produce sufficient inventory of our products or may require us to incur additional expenses in order to produce sufficient inventory, and therefore, may adversely affect our net sales and operating results. Any disruption or delay at our manufacturing facilities could impair our ability to meet the demands of our customers, and our customers may cancel orders or purchase products from our competitors, which could adversely affect our business and operating results.
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The terms of our Credit Agreement could adversely affect our operating flexibility and pose risks of default under our Credit Agreement
We incurred substantial indebtedness to finance the acquisition of Grand Design. We entered into new asset-based revolving credit ("ABL") and term loan ("Term Loan") agreements (collectively, the "Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we have a $165.0 million ABL credit facility, which includes a $10.0 million letter of credit facility, and a $300.0 million term loan as of September 21, 2018.
The Credit Agreement is secured by certain assets, primarily cash, inventory, accounts receivable, and certain machinery and equipment. The Credit Agreement contains certain requirements, including affirmative and negative financial covenants. If we are unable to comply with these requirements and covenants, we may be restricted in our ability to pay dividends or engage in certain other business transactions, the lender may obtain control of our cash accounts, and we may experience an event of default. If a default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Agreement may elect to declare all of their respective outstanding debt, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. Under such circumstances, we may not have sufficient funds or other resources to satisfy all of our obligations. In addition, the limitations imposed on our ability to incur additional debt and to take other corporate actions might significantly impair our ability to obtain other financing.
Borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement is limited to the lesser of the facility total and the calculated borrowing base, which is based on stipulated loan percentages applied to our eligible trade accounts receivable and eligible inventories plus a defined amount related to certain machinery and equipment. Should the borrowing base decline, our ability to borrow to fund future operations and business transactions could be limited. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains certain restrictions on our ability to undertake certain types of transactions. Therefore, we may need to seek permission from our lenders in order to engage in certain corporate actions. Through the Credit Agreement, we were required to enter into a hedging arrangement that fixed certain interest rates as defined in the Credit Agreement. To satisfy this requirement, an interest rate swap contract was entered into during the second quarter of Fiscal 2017. The results of the Swap Contract could create quarterly fluctuations in operating results. When we repriced our Credit Agreements during the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, the requirement to hedge a portion of the debt was removed.
In addition, the additional indebtedness could:
• | Make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic, regulatory, and industry conditions; |
• | Limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes and opportunities in the markets in which we compete; |
• | Place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt or could require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to service our debt; and |
• | Restrict us from making strategic acquisitions or exploiting other business opportunities. |
Our Stock Price is Subject to Volatility
Our stock price may fluctuate based on many factors. Our acquisition of Grand Design, for example, provided important strategic positioning and earnings growth potential, but to partially finance the transaction we issued $124.1 million worth of common stock to the owners of Grand Design and registered these shares for resale after the transaction closed. Any future stock issuance by us or liquidation of stock holding by the former owners of Grand Design may cause dilution of earnings per share or put selling pressure on our share price. Changing credit agreements and leverage ratios may also impact stock price. In general, analysts' expectations and our ability to meet those expectations quarterly may cause stock price fluctuations. If we fail to meet expectations related to future growth, profitability, debt repayment, dividends, share issuance or repurchase, or other market expectations, our stock price may decline significantly.
Facility Expansion
We are expanding our production capabilities within our Towable segment. The expansion and renovation entails risks that could cause disruption in the operations of our business and unanticipated cost increases. Should we experience production variances, quality, or safety issues as we ramp up these operations, our business and operating results could be adversely affected.
Adverse Effects of Union Activities
Although none of our employees are currently represented by a labor union, unionization could result in higher employee costs and increased risk of work stoppages. We are, directly or indirectly, dependent upon companies with unionized work forces, such as parts suppliers and trucking and freight companies, and work stoppages or strikes organized by such unions could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, or operating results. If a work stoppage occurs, it could delay the manufacture and sale of our products and have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operating results, or financial condition.
General Economic Conditions and Certain Other External Factors
Companies within the RV and marine industries are subject to volatility in operating results due primarily to general economic conditions because the purchase of an RV or marine products is often viewed as a consumer discretionary purchase. Demand for discretionary goods in general can fluctuate with recessionary conditions, slow or negative economic growth rates, negative
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consumer confidence, reduced consumer spending levels resulting from tax increases or other factors, prolonged high unemployment rates, higher commodity and component costs, fuel prices, inflationary or deflationary pressures, reduced credit availability or unfavorable credit terms for dealers and end-user customers, higher short-term interest rates, and general economic and political conditions and expectations. Specific factors affecting the RV and marine industries include:
• | Overall consumer confidence and the level of discretionary consumer spending; |
• | Employment trends; |
• | The adverse impact of global tensions on consumer spending and travel-related activities; and |
• | The adverse impact on margins due to increases in raw material costs, which we are unable to pass on to customers without negatively affecting sales. |
Goodwill and Trade Name Impairment
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our trade names, are recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition and are not amortized but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Our determination of whether goodwill impairment has occurred is based on a comparison of each of our reporting units’ fair value with its carrying value. Significant and unanticipated changes in circumstances, such as significant and long-term adverse changes in business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or changes in technology or markets, could require a provision for impairment in a future period that could negatively impact our results of operations.
Dependence on Credit Availability and Interest Rates to Dealers and Retail Purchasers
Our business is affected by the availability and terms of the financing to dealers. Generally, RV and marine dealers finance their purchases of inventory with financing provided by lending institutions. One financial flooring institution held 54.8% of our total financed dealer inventory dollars that were outstanding at August 25, 2018. In the event that this lending institution limits or discontinues dealer financing, we could experience a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our business is also affected by the availability and terms of financing to retail purchasers. Retail buyers purchasing one of our products may elect to finance their purchase through the dealership or a financial institution of their choice. Substantial increases in interest rates or decreases in the general availability of credit for our dealers or for the retail purchaser may have an adverse impact upon our business and results of operations.
Cyclicality and Seasonality
The RV and marine industries have been characterized by cycles of growth and contraction in consumer demand, reflecting prevailing economic and demographic conditions, which affect disposable income for leisure-time activities. Consequently, the results for any prior period may not be indicative of results for any future period.
Seasonal factors, over which we have no control, also have an effect on the demand for our products. Demand in the RV and marine industries generally declines over the winter season, while sales are generally highest during the spring and summer months. Also, unusually severe weather conditions in some markets may impact demand.
Managing Growth Opportunities
One of our growth strategies is to drive growth through targeted acquisitions and alliances, stronger customer relations, and new joint ventures and partnerships that contribute profitable growth while supplementing our existing brands and product portfolio. Our ability to grow through acquisitions will depend, in part, on the availability of suitable candidates at acceptable prices, terms, and conditions, our ability to compete effectively for acquisition candidates, and the availability of capital and personnel to complete such acquisitions and run the acquired business effectively. Any acquisition, alliance, joint venture, or partnership could impair our business, financial condition, reputation, and operating results. The benefits of an acquisition or new alliance, joint venture, or partnership may take more time than expected to develop or integrate into our operations, and we cannot guarantee that previous or future acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, or partnerships will, in fact, produce any benefits. Such acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, and partnerships may involve a number of risks, including:
• | Diversion of management’s attention; |
• | Disruption to our existing operations and plans; |
• | Inability to effectively manage our expanded operations; |
• | Difficulties or delays in integrating and assimilating information and financial systems, operations, and products of an acquired business or other business venture or in realizing projected efficiencies, growth prospects, cost savings, and synergies; |
• | Inability to successfully integrate or develop a distribution channel for acquired product lines; |
• | Potential loss of key employees, customers, distributors, or dealers of the acquired businesses or adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers, customers, distributors, and dealers; |
• | Adverse impact on overall profitability, if our expanded operations do not achieve the financial results projected in our valuation model; |
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• | Inaccurate assessment of additional post-acquisition or business venture investments, undisclosed, contingent or other liabilities or problems, unanticipated costs associated with an acquisition or other business venture, and an inability to recover or manage such liabilities and costs; and |
• | Incorrect estimates made in the accounting for acquisitions, occurrence of non-recurring charges, and write-off of significant amounts of goodwill or other assets that could adversely affect our operating results. |
Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management
Our ability to manage our inventory levels to meet our customer's demand for our products is important for our business. For example, certain dealers are focused on the rental market which spikes over the summer vacation period while other dealers are focused on direct sales to the consumer at various price points. Our production levels and inventory management are based on demand estimates six to twelve months forward taking into account supply lead times, production capacity, timing of shipments, and dealer inventory levels. If we overestimate or underestimate demand for any of our products during a given season, we may not maintain appropriate inventory levels, which could negatively impact our net sales or working capital, hinder our ability to meet customer demand, or cause us to incur excess and obsolete inventory charges.
Distribution Channel Management
We sell many of our products through distribution channels and are subject to risks relating to their inventory management decisions and operational and sourcing practices. Our distribution channel customers carry inventories of our products as part of their ongoing operations and adjust those inventories based on their assessments of future needs. Such adjustments may impact our inventory management and working capital goals as well as operating results. If the inventory levels of our distribution channel customers are higher than they desire, they may postpone product purchases from us, which could cause our sales to be lower than the end-user demand for our products and negatively impact our inventory management and working capital goals as well as our operating results.
Responsiveness to Market Changes
One of our growth strategies is to develop innovative, customer-valued products to generate revenue growth. We may not be able to compete as effectively with our competitors, and ultimately satisfy the needs and preferences of our customers, unless we can continue to enhance existing products and develop new innovative products for the markets in which we compete. Product development requires significant financial, technological, and other resources. Product improvements and new product introductions also require significant research, planning, design, development, engineering, and testing at the technological, product, and manufacturing process levels, and we may not be able to timely develop and introduce product improvements or new products. Our competitors' new products may beat our products to market, be higher quality or more reliable, be more effective with more features and/or less expensive than our products, obtain better market acceptance, or render our products obsolete. Any new products that we develop may not receive market acceptance or otherwise generate any meaningful net sales or profits for us relative to our expectations based on, among other things, existing and anticipated investments in manufacturing capacity and commitments to fund advertising, marketing, promotional programs, and research and development.
Potential Loss of a Large Dealer Organization
One of our dealer organizations accounted for 9.8% of our net revenue for Fiscal 2018. A second dealer organization, accounted for 9.0% of our net revenue for Fiscal 2018. The loss of either or both of these dealer organizations could have a significant adverse effect on our business. In addition, deterioration in the liquidity or creditworthiness of either or both of these dealers could negatively impact our sales and could trigger repurchase obligations under our repurchase agreements.
Potential Repurchase Liabilities
In accordance with customary practice in our industries, upon request we enter into formal repurchase agreements with lending institutions financing a dealer's purchase of our products. In these repurchase agreements we agree, in the event of a default by an independent dealer in its obligation to a lender and repossession of the unit(s) by the lending institution, to repurchase units at declining prices over the term of the agreements, which can last up to 24 months. The difference between the gross repurchase price and the price at which the repurchased product can then be resold, which is typically at a discount to the gross repurchase price, represents a potential expense to us. In certain instances, we also repurchase inventory from our dealers due to state law or regulatory requirements that govern voluntary or involuntary terminations. If we are obligated to repurchase a substantially larger number of units in the future than we estimate, this would increase our costs and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
Dependence on Suppliers
Most of our RV and marine components are readily available from numerous sources. However, a few of our components are produced by a small group of suppliers. In the case of motorhome chassis, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz (USA and Canada), and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation are our major suppliers. Our relationship with our chassis suppliers is similar to our other supplier relationships in that no specific contractual commitments are engaged in by either party. This means
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that we do not have minimum purchase requirements, and our chassis suppliers do not have minimum supply requirements. Our chassis suppliers also supply to our competitors. Historically, chassis suppliers resort to an industry-wide allocation system during periods when supply is restricted. These allocations have been based on the volume of chassis previously purchased, which could mean our larger competitors could receive more chassis in a time of scarcity. Sales of motorhomes rely on chassis supply and are affected by shortages from time to time. Decisions by our suppliers to decrease production, production delays, or work stoppages by the employees of such suppliers, or price increases could have a material adverse effect on our ability to produce motorhomes and ultimately, on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. In Fiscal 2018, none of our manufacturers individually accounted for more than 10% of our raw material purchases.
Raw Material Costs
We purchase raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and other commodities, and components, such as chassis, refrigerators, and televisions, for use in our products. In addition, we are a purchaser of components and parts containing various commodities, including steel, aluminum, copper, lead, rubber, and others that are integrated into our end products. To the extent that commodity prices increase and we do not have firm pricing from our suppliers, or our suppliers are not able to honor such prices, increases in the cost of such raw materials and components and parts may adversely affect our profit margins if we are unable to pass along to our customers these cost increases in the form of price increases or otherwise reduce our cost of goods sold. In addition, increases in other costs of doing business may also adversely affect our profit margins and businesses. For example, an increase in fuel costs may result in an increase in our transportation costs, which also could adversely affect our operating results and businesses. Historically, we have mitigated cost increases, in part, by collaborating with suppliers, reviewing alternative sourcing options, substituting materials, engaging in internal cost reduction efforts, and increasing prices on some of our products, all as appropriate. However, we may not be able to fully offset such increased costs in the future. Further, if our price increases are not accepted by our customers and the market, our net sales, profit margins, earnings, and market share could be adversely affected.
Warranty Claims
We receive warranty claims from our dealers in the ordinary course of our business. Although we maintain reserves for such claims, which to date have been adequate, there can be no assurance that warranty expense levels will remain at current levels or that such reserves will continue to be adequate. A significant increase in warranty claims exceeding our current warranty expense levels could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
In addition to the costs associated with the contractual warranty coverage provided on our products, we also occasionally incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Although we estimate and reserve for the cost of these service actions, there can be no assurance that expense levels will remain at current levels or such reserves will continue to be adequate.
Protection of our Brand
We believe that one of the strengths of our business is our brands, which are widely known around the world. We vigorously defend our brands and our other intellectual property rights against third parties on a global basis. We have, from time to time, had to bring claims against third parties to protect or prevent unauthorized use of our brand. If we are unable to protect and defend our brands or other intellectual property, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Product Liability
We are subject, in the ordinary course of business, to litigation including a variety of warranty, "Lemon Law" and product liability claims typical in the RV and marine industries. Although we have an insurance policy with a $50.0 million limit covering product liability, we are self-insured for the first $2.5 million of product liability claims on a per occurrence basis, with a $6.0 million aggregate per policy year. We cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover all future claims against us, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Any increase in the frequency and size of these claims, as compared to our experience in prior years, may cause the premium that we are required to pay for insurance to rise significantly. Product liability claims may also cause us to pay punitive damages, not all of which are covered by our insurance. In addition, if product liability claims rise to a level of frequency or size that are significantly higher than similar claims made against our competitors, our reputation and business may be harmed.
Information Systems and Web Applications
We rely on our information systems and web applications to support our business operations, including but not limited to procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, warranty administration, invoicing, and collection of payments. We use information systems to report and audit our operational results. Additionally, we rely upon information systems in our sales, marketing, human resources, and communication efforts. Due to our reliance on our information systems, our business processes may be negatively impacted in the event of substantial disruption of service. Further, misuse, leakage, or falsification of information could result in a violation of privacy laws and damage our reputation which could, in turn, have a negative impact on our results.
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In addition to our general reliance on information systems, we began implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system at the end of fiscal year 2015. Though we perform planning and testing to reduce risks associated with such a complex, enterprise-wide systems change, failure to meet requirements of the business could disrupt our business and harm our reputation, which may result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess or obsolete inventory, and product shortages, causing our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results to suffer.
Data Security
We have security systems in place with the intent of maintaining the physical security of our facilities and protecting our customers', clients', and suppliers' confidential information and information related to identifiable individuals against unauthorized access through our information systems or by other electronic transmission or through the misdirection, theft, or loss of physical media. These include, for example, the appropriate encryption of information. Despite such efforts, we are subject to breach of security systems which may result in unauthorized access to our facilities or the information we are trying to protect. Because the technologies used to obtain unauthorized access are constantly changing and becoming increasingly more sophisticated and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement sufficient preventative measures. If unauthorized parties gain physical access to one of our facilities or electronic access to our information systems or such information is misdirected, lost, or stolen during transmission or transport, any theft or misuse of such information could result in, among other things, unfavorable publicity, governmental inquiry and oversight, difficulty in marketing our services, allegations by our customers and clients that we have not performed our contractual obligations, litigation by affected parties, and possible financial obligations for damages related to the theft or misuse of such information, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Government Regulation
We are subject to numerous federal, state, and local regulations and the following summarizes some, but not all, of the laws and regulations that apply to us.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards govern the design, manufacture and sale of our RV products, which standards are promulgated by the NHTSA. NHTSA requires manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles which are non-compliant with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or contain safety defects. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard maintains certification standards for the manufacture of our marine products, and the safety of recreational boats in the U.S. is subject to federal regulation under the Boat Safety Act of 1971, which requires boat manufacturers to recall products for replacement of parts or components that have demonstrated defects affecting safety. Any major recalls of our products, voluntary or involuntary, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. While we believe we are substantially in compliance with the foregoing laws and regulations as they currently exist, amendments to any of these regulations or the implementation of new regulations could significantly increase the cost of testing, manufacturing, purchasing, operating, or selling our products and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. In addition, our failure to comply with present or future regulations could result in federal fines being imposed on us, potential civil and criminal liability, suspension of sales or production, or cessation of operations.
We are also subject to federal and numerous state consumer protection and unfair trade practice laws and regulations relating to the sale, transportation, and marketing of motor vehicles, including so-called "Lemon Laws." Federal and state laws and regulations also impose upon vehicle operators various restrictions on the weight, length, and width of motor vehicles, including motorhomes that may be operated in certain jurisdictions or on certain roadways. Certain jurisdictions also prohibit the sale of vehicles exceeding length restrictions.
Failure to comply with the New York Stock Exchange and SEC laws or regulations could also have an adverse impact on our business. Additionally, amendments to these regulations and the implementation of new regulations could increase the cost of manufacturing, purchasing, operating, or selling our products and therefore could have an adverse impact on our business.
Finally, federal and state authorities also have various environmental control standards relating to air, water, noise pollution, and hazardous waste generation and disposal that affect us and our operations. Failure by us to comply with present or future laws and regulations could result in fines being imposed on us, potential civil and criminal liability, suspension of production or operations, alterations to the manufacturing process, or costly cleanup or capital expenditures, any or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Climate Change and Related Regulation
There is growing concern from members of the scientific community and the general public that an increase in global average temperatures due to emissions of greenhouse gases ("GHG") and other human activities have or will cause significant changes in weather patterns and increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters. We are currently subject to rules limiting emissions and other climate related rules and regulations in certain jurisdictions where we operate. In addition, we may become subject to additional legislation and regulation regarding climate change, and compliance with any new rules could be difficult and costly. Concerned parties, such as legislators, regulators, and non-governmental organizations, are considering ways to reduce GHG emissions. Foreign, federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies have proposed various legislative and regulatory
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measures relating to climate change, regulating GHG emissions, and energy policies. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental, and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. Climate change regulation combined with public sentiment could result in reduced demand for our products, higher fuel prices, or carbon taxes, all of which could materially adversely affect our business. Due to uncertainty in the regulatory and legislative processes, as well as the scope of such requirements and initiatives, we cannot currently determine the effect such legislation and regulation may have on our products and operations.
Anti-takeover Effect
Provisions of our articles of incorporation, by-laws, the Iowa Business Corporation Act, and provisions in our credit agreements and certain of our compensation programs that we may enter into from time to time could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so would be perceived to be beneficial by our shareholders.The combination of these provisions effectively inhibits a non-negotiated merger or other business combination, which, in turn, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 2. Properties.
Our principal manufacturing, maintenance, and service operations are conducted in multi-building complexes owned or leased by us. The following sets forth our material facilities as of August 25, 2018:
Location | Facility Type/Use | Reportable Segment | # of Buildings | Owned or Leased | Square Footage | ||
Forest City, IA | Manufacturing, maintenance, service, and office | Motorhome | 33 | Owned | 1,546,772 | ||
Forest City, IA | Warehouse | Motorhome | 3 | Owned | 459,136 | ||
Charles City, IA | Manufacturing | Motorhome | 2 | Owned | 160,950 | ||
Waverly, IA | Manufacturing | Motorhome | 1 | Owned | 33,400 | ||
Junction City, OR | Manufacturing, service, and office | Motorhome | 10 | Owned | 304,962 | ||
Middlebury, IN | Manufacturing and office | Towable | 4 | Owned | 444,830 | ||
Lake Mills, IA | Manufacturing | Motorhome | 1 | Leased(1) | 98,546 | ||
Middlebury, IN | Manufacturing, service, and office | Towable | 10 | Leased(2) | 1,044,950 | ||
Eden Prairie, MN | Corporate | Motorhome | 1 | Leased(3) | 30,068 | ||
Sarasota, FL | Manufacturing and office | Corporate / All Other | 7 | Owned | 188,779 | ||
72 | 4,312,393 | ||||||
(1) | In November 2013, we entered into a five-year lease with the city of Lake Mills, IA for a manufacturing plant with two options to renew for five years each. We are currently evaluating whether to renew the lease or purchase the facility. |
(2) | In November 2016 as part of our acquisition of Grand Design, we assumed leases to two properties which hold their current principal facilities and facilities under construction for expansion. |
(3) | In January 2017, we entered into a six-year lease, expiring in 2023, for an office facility in Eden Prairie, MN. |
The facilities that we own in Forest City, Charles City, and Waverly are located on a total of approximately 320 acres of land. The facilities that we own in Junction City, Oregon are located on approximately 42 acres of land. The facilities that we own in Middlebury, Indiana are located on approximately 60 acres of land. The facilities that we own in Sarasota, Florida are located on approximately 19 acres of land. Most of our buildings are of steel or steel and concrete construction and are protected from fire with high‑pressure sprinkler systems, dust collector systems, automatic fire doors, and alarm systems. We believe that our facilities and equipment are well maintained and suitable for the purposes for which they are intended.
Under terms of our Credit Agreement, we have encumbered substantially all of our real property for the benefit of the lender under such facility. For additional information, see Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
For a description of our legal proceedings, see Note 11, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
Not Applicable.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Name | Office (Year First Elected an Officer) | Age |
Michael J. Happe | President and Chief Executive Officer (2016) | 47 |
Ashis N. Bhattacharya | Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development (2016) | 55 |
Stacy Bogart | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (2018) | 54 |
Donald J. Clark | President of Grand Design RV; Vice President of Winnebago Industries (2016) | 58 |
S. Scott Degnan | Vice President and General Manager, Towables Business (2012) | 53 |
Brian D. Hazelton | Vice President and General Manager, Motorhome Business (2016) | 52 |
Bryan L. Hughes | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (2017) | 49 |
Jeff D. Kubacki | Vice President, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer (2016) | 60 |
Christopher D. West | Vice President, Operations (2016) | 46 |
Bret A. Woodson | Vice President, Administration (2015) | 48 |
Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors and hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their death or resignation. There are no family relationships between or among any of the Executive Officers or Directors of the Company.
Mr. Happe joined Winnebago Industries in January 2016 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Winnebago, he had been employed by The Toro Company, a provider of outdoor maintenance and beautification products, from 1997 to 2016. He served as Executive Officer and Group Vice President of Toro's Residential and Contractor businesses from March 2012 to December 2015. From August 2010 to March 2012, he served as Vice President, Residential and Landscape Contractor Businesses. Prior to that he held a series of senior leadership positions throughout his career across a variety of Toro's domestic and international divisions.
Mr. Bhattacharya joined Winnebago Industries in May 2016 as Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development. Prior to joining Winnebago, Mr. Bhattacharya served at Honeywell International, Inc., a software industrial company, as Vice President, Strategy, Alliances & Internet of Things for the Sensing and Productivity Solutions division from 2010 to 2016. Prior to that, he was employed with Moog, Motorola, and Bain & Company in a variety of roles.
Ms. Stacy Bogart joined Winnebago Industries in January 2018 as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining Winnebago Industries, Ms. Bogart was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary at Polaris Industries Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of powersports products, where she joined in November 2009. Previously, Ms. Bogart was General Counsel of Liberty Diversified International; Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at The Toro Company; and a Senior Attorney for Honeywell International, Inc.
Mr. Clark, President of Grand Design RV; Vice President of Winnebago Industries, became an officer of Winnebago Industries in November 2016 in accordance with terms of the Grand Design acquisition. He co-founded Grand Design RV, LLC in 2012 and built the team at Grand Design RV. Mr. Clark has over 30 years of successful RV industry experience.
Mr. Degnan joined Winnebago Industries in May 2012 as Vice President of Sales and Product Management. He became Vice President and General Manager, Towables Business in 2016. Prior to joining Winnebago, Mr. Degnan served as Vice President of Sales for Riverside, California's MVP RV from 2010 to 2012. He also previously served in management and sales positions with Coachmen RV from 2008 to 2010, with National RV from 2007 to 2008, and Fleetwood Enterprises from 1987 to 2007.
Mr. Hazelton joined Winnebago Industries in August 2016 as Vice President and General Manager, Motorhome Business. He previously was CEO of Schwing America, Inc., a manufacturer of concrete pumps and truck mixers, from 2009 to 2016. Prior to his employment with Schwing, he worked for Terex Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation in various executive roles.
Mr. Hughes joined Winnebago Industries in April 2017 and was appointed Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company in May 2017. Mr. Hughes joined Winnebago Industries from Ecolab, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller from 2014 to 2017, as Vice President of Finance from 2008 to 2014 and in various management positions from 1996 to 2008. Prior to his employment with Ecolab, Inc., a water technologies and services company, he worked for Ernst & Young, a public accounting firm.
Mr. Kubacki joined Winnebago Industries in November 2016 as Vice President, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer. He previously was Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Westinghouse Electric Company, a global provider of nuclear power plant products and services, in 2016. Prior to his employment with Westinghouse, he worked as Chief Information Officer at
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Alliant Techsystems, a defense, aerospace, sporting goods, and retail markets company, from 2010 to 2015, and at Kroll, a global risk consulting firm, from 2007 to 2010. He also held various IT roles with Ecolab, Inc.
Mr. West joined Winnebago Industries in September 2016 as Vice President, Operations. He previously was Vice President of Global Supply Chain for Joy Global, a worldwide equipment manufacturer, from 2014 to 2016, and Operations Director from 2012 to 2014. Mr. West served as Director of Manufacturing for AGCO Corporation, an agricultural equipment manufacturer, from 2008 to 2012 and as Director of Operations and in other management positions for the Nordam Group, a manufacturer of aircraft interiors, from 1999 to 2009.
Mr. Woodson joined Winnebago Industries in January 2015 as Vice President, Administration. Prior to joining Winnebago, Mr. Woodson was Vice President of Human Resources at Corbion N.V., a food and biochemicals company, from 2007 to 2014 and Director, Human Resources at Sara Lee Corporation from 1999 to 2007. Mr. Woodson has over 24 years of business and human resources experience.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
Our common stock is listed on the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges with the ticker symbol of WGO.
Holders
Shareholders of record as of October 15, 2018: 2,593
Dividends Paid Per Share
On August 15, 2018, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, totaling $3.2 million, paid on September 26, 2018 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2018. The Board currently intends to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends payments in the future; however, declaration of future dividends, if any, will be based on several factors including our financial performance, outlook, and liquidity.
Our Credit Agreement, as further described in Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains restrictions that may limit our ability to pay dividends, if we fail to maintain certain financial covenants.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our Credit Agreement contains restrictions that may limit our ability to make distributions or payments with respect to purchases of our common stock without consent of the lenders, except for limited purchases of our common stock from employees, in the event of a significant reduction in our EBITDA or in the event of a significant borrowing on our credit agreement ("ABL"), which was increased from $125.0 million to $165.0 million on September 21, 2018. See additional information on our ABL in Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
On December 19, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of outstanding shares of our common stock, depending on market conditions, for an aggregate consideration of up to $60.0 million. On October 18, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program in the amount of $70.0 million. There is no time restriction on either authorization. During Fiscal 2018, we repurchased 134,803 shares of our common stock at a cost of $5.0 million. An additional 33,560 shares of our common stock at a cost of $1.5 million were repurchased to satisfy tax obligations on employee equity awards as they vested. We continually evaluate if share repurchases reflect a prudent use of our capital and, subject to compliance with our Credit Agreement, we may purchase shares in the future. As of August 25, 2018, there was approximately $66.0 million remaining on our board repurchase authorization.
Purchases of our common stock during each fiscal month of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018 were:
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1) | Average Price Paid per Share | Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1) | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2) | ||||||||||
05/27/18 - 06/30/18 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 65,989,000 | |||||||
07/01/18 - 07/28/18 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 65,989,000 | |||||||
07/29/18 - 08/25/18 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 65,989,000 | |||||||
Total | — | $ | — | — | $ | 65,989,000 | |||||||
(1) | Shares not purchased as part of a publicly announced program were repurchased from employees who vested in Company shares and elected to pay their payroll tax via the value of shares delivered as opposed to cash. |
(2) | Pursuant to a combined $130.0 million share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors. On December 18, 2007, $60.0 million was approved, and on October 18, 2017, $70.0 million was approved. There is no time restriction on either authorization. |
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of August 25, 2018 with respect to shares of our common stock that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans:
(a) | (b) | (c) | ||||||||
Plan Category | Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(1) | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in (a)) | |||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders - 2004 Plan | 9,000 | (2) | — | — | ||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders - 2014 Plan | 469,704 | (3) | 36.68 | 1,677,481 | (4) | |||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders(5) | 47,366 | (6) | — | — | (7) | |||||
Total | 526,070 | 36.68 | 1,677,481 | |||||||
(1) | This number represents the weighted average exercise price of outstanding stock options only. Restricted share awards do not have an exercise price so weighted average is not applicable. |
(2) | This number represents unvested share awards granted under the 2004 Plan. No new grants may be made under the 2004 Plan. |
(3) | This number represents stock options and unvested stock awards granted under the 2014 Omnibus Equity, Performance Award, and Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended ("2014 Plan"). The 2014 Plan replaced the 2004 Plan effective January 1, 2014. |
(4) | This number represents stock options available for grant under the 2014 Plan as of August 25, 2018. |
(5) | Our sole equity compensation plan not previously submitted to our shareholders for approval is the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended ("Directors' Plan"). The Board of Directors may terminate the Directors' Plan at any time. If not terminated earlier, the Directors' Plan will automatically terminate on June 30, 2023. For a description of the key provisions of the Directors' Plan, see the information in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held December 11, 2018 under the caption "Director Compensation," which information is incorporated by reference herein. |
(6) | Represents shares of common stock issued to a trust which underlie stock units, payable on a one-for-one basis, credited to stock unit accounts as of August 25, 2018 under the Directors' Plan. |
(7) | The table does not reflect a specific number of stock units which may be distributed pursuant to the Directors' Plan. The Directors' Plan does not limit the number of stock units issuable thereunder. The number of stock units to be distributed pursuant to the Directors' Plan will be based on the amount of the director's compensation deferred and the per share price of our common stock at the time of deferral. |
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares our five-year cumulative total shareholder return (including reinvestment of dividends) with the cumulative total return on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and a peer group. The peer group companies consisting of Thor Industries, Inc., Polaris Industries, Inc., and Brunswick Corporation were selected by us as they also manufacture recreation products. It is assumed in the graph that $100 was invested in our common stock, in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and in the stocks of the peer group companies on August 31, 2013 and that all dividends received within a quarter were reinvested in that quarter. In accordance with the guidelines of the SEC, the shareholder return for each entity in the peer group index has been weighted on the basis of market capitalization as of each annual measurement date set forth in the graph.
Base Period | ||||||||||||
Company/Index | August 31, 2013 | August 30, 2014 | August 29, 2015 | August 27, 2016 | August 26, 2017 | August 25, 2018 | ||||||
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | 100.00 | 111.05 | 93.25 | 111.33 | 163.06 | 177.65 | ||||||
S&P 500 Index | 100.00 | 125.25 | 126.89 | 141.45 | 162.65 | 195.09 | ||||||
Peer Group | 100.00 | 125.80 | 125.54 | 114.31 | 133.51 | 147.90 | ||||||
Source: Zacks Investment Research, Inc.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
Fiscal Years Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017(1) | August 27, 2016 | August 29, 2015 | August 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Income statement data: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 2,016,829 | $ | 1,547,119 | $ | 975,226 | $ | 976,505 | $ | 945,163 | |||||||||
Net income | 102,357 | 71,330 | 45,496 | 41,210 | 45,053 | ||||||||||||||
Per share data: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income - basic | 3.24 | 2.33 | 1.69 | 1.53 | 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Net income - diluted | 3.22 | 2.32 | 1.68 | 1.52 | 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Dividends declared and paid per common share | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.36 | — | ||||||||||||||
Balance sheet data: | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 1,051,805 | 902,512 | 390,718 | 362,174 | 358,302 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term liabilities | 313,175 | 293,680 | 29,410 | 59,601 | 65,835 | ||||||||||||||
(1) | Includes Grand Design operations from the date of its acquisition on November 8, 2016. |
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in six sections:
• | Overview |
• | Results of Operations |
• | Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources |
• | Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments |
• | Critical Accounting Estimates |
• | New Accounting Pronouncements |
Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Overview
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is one of the leading U.S. manufacturers with a diversified portfolio of recreation vehicles ("RV"s) and marine products used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. We produce our motorhomes in manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Oregon; our towable units in Indiana; and our marine products in Florida. We distribute our RV and marine products primarily through independent dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. We also distribute our marine products internationally through independent dealers, who then retail the products to the end consumer.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
This MD&A includes financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), as well as certain adjusted or non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, and other adjustments made in order to present comparable results from period to period. These non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, have been provided as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented herein. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
Refer to the Consolidated Results of Operations-Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017 and the Consolidated Results of Operations-Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016 for a detailed reconciliation of items that impacted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We have included this non-GAAP performance measure as a comparable measure to illustrate the effect of non-recurring transactions occurring during the year and improve comparability of our results from period to period. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance because this measure excludes amounts that we do not consider part of our core operating results when assessing our performance. Examples of items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include the postretirement health care benefit income from terminating the plan and transaction costs related to acquisitions. These types of adjustments are also specified in the definition of certain measures required under the terms of our
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Credit Agreement. For additional information, see Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures (a) to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance and trends as well as our performance relative to competitors and peers; (b) to measure operational profitability on a consistent basis; (c) in presentations to the members of our board of directors to enable our board of directors to have the same measurement basis of operating performance as is used by management in its assessments of performance and in forecasting and budgeting for our company; (d) to evaluate potential acquisitions; and (e) to ensure compliance with covenants and restricted activities under the terms of our Credit Agreement. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry.
Business Combinations
On June 4, 2018, we acquired 100% of the ownership interests of Chris-Craft, a privately-owned company based in Sarasota, Florida. Chris-Craft manufactures and sells premium quality boats in the recreational powerboat industry through an established global network of independent authorized dealers.
On November 8, 2016, we closed on the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding capital stock of towable RV manufacturer Grand Design RV, LLC ("Grand Design") for an aggregate purchase price of $520.5 million. This acquisition was funded from our cash on hand, $353.0 million from asset-based revolving and term loan credit facilities, as well as stock consideration as is more fully described in Note 2, Business Combinations, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We purchased Grand Design to significantly expand our existing towable RV product offerings and dealer base and acquire additional talent in the RV industry.
Reportable Segments
Beginning in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2018, we have five operating segments: 1) Winnebago motorhomes, 2) Winnebago towables, 3) Grand Design towables, 4) Winnebago specialty vehicles, and 5) Chris-Craft marine. We evaluate performance based on each operating segment's Adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, which excludes certain corporate administration expenses and non-operating income and expense.
Our two reportable segments include: 1) Motorhome (comprised of products that include a motorized chassis as well as other related manufactured products and services) and 2) Towable (comprised of products which are not motorized and are generally towed by another vehicle as well as other related manufactured products and services), which is an aggregation of the Winnebago towables and Grand Design towables operating segments.
The Corporate / All Other category includes the Winnebago specialty vehicles and Chris-Craft marine operating segments as well as expenses related to certain corporate administration expenses for the oversight of the enterprise. These expenses include items such as corporate leadership and administration costs. Previously, these expenses were allocated to each operating segment.
Prior year segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current reportable segment presentation. The reclassifications included removing the corporate administration expenses from both the Motorhome and Towable reportable segments and removing Winnebago specialty vehicles from the Motorhome reportable segment, as we begin to dedicate leadership and focus on these operations separately from our Winnebago motorhomes operations.
Industry Trends
Key reported statistics for the North American RV industry are as follows:
• | Wholesale unit shipments: RV product delivered to the dealers, which is reported monthly by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association ("RVIA") |
• | Retail unit registrations: consumer purchases of RVs from dealers, which is reported by Stat Surveys |
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We track RV Industry conditions using these key statistics to monitor trends and evaluate and understand our performance relative to the overall industry. The rolling twelve months shipment and retail information for 2018 and 2017, as noted below, illustrates that the RV industry continues to grow at the wholesale and retail level. We believe retail demand is the key driver to continued growth in the industry.
US and Canada Industry | |||||||||||||||||
Wholesale Unit Shipments per RVIA | Retail Unit Registrations per Stat Surveys | ||||||||||||||||
Rolling 12 Months through August | Rolling 12 Months through August | ||||||||||||||||
(In units) | 2018 | 2017 | Increase | % Change | 2018 | 2017 | Increase | % Change | |||||||||
Towable(1) | 443,572 | 402,258 | 41,314 | 10.3 | % | 417,013 | 383,248 | 33,765 | 8.8 | % | |||||||
Motorhome(2) | 62,095 | 59,891 | 2,204 | 3.7 | % | 58,452 | 56,187 | 2,265 | 4.0 | % | |||||||
Combined | 505,667 | 462,149 | 43,518 | 9.4 | % | 475,465 | 439,435 | 36,030 | 8.2 | % | |||||||
(1) | Towable: Fifth wheel and travel trailer products. |
(2) | Motorhome: Class A, B and C products. |
The most recent RVIA wholesale shipment forecasts for calendar year 2019, as noted in the table below, indicate that industry shipments are most likely expected to decline slightly in 2019. The RV sales outlook is based on anticipated increases in inflation and interest rates and rising costs of production, partially offset by strong job and wage growth.
Calendar Year | ||||||||
Wholesale Unit Shipment Forecast per RVIA(1) | 2019 Forecast | 2018 Actual | Unit Change | % Change | ||||
Aggressive | 510,600 | 505,900 | 4,700 | 0.9 | % | |||
Most likely | 497,100 | 505,900 | (8,800 | ) | (1.7 | )% | ||
Conservative | 485,900 | 505,900 | (20,000 | ) | (4.0 | )% | ||
(1) | Prepared by Dr. Richard Curtin of the University of Michigan Consumer Survey Research Center for RVIA and reported in the Roadsigns RV Fall 2018 Industry Forecast Issue. |
Market Share
Our retail unit market share, as reported by Stat Surveys based on state records, is illustrated below. Note that this data is subject to adjustment and is continuously updated.
Rolling 12 Months Through August | Calendar Year | ||||||||
US and Canada | 2018 | 2017(1) | 2017(1) | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
Motorhome A, B, C | 15.7% | 16.4% | 16.2 | % | 18.0 | % | 20.5 | % | |
Travel trailer and fifth wheels | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.1 | % | 1.7 | % | 0.9 | % | |
(1) | Includes retail unit market share for Grand Design since acquisition on November 8, 2016. |
Facility Expansion
During Fiscal 2017, our Board of Directors approved two large facility expansion projects to increase production capacity in the fast growing Towable segment. The Grand Design expansion project consisted of two new production facilities. The first facility was completed in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, and the second was completed in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018. Both facilities have resulted in an increase in units produced. The facility expansion in the Winnebago towables division is expected to be completed in the first half of Fiscal 2019.
Enterprise Resource Planning System
In the second quarter of Fiscal 2015, our Board of Directors approved the strategic initiative of implementing an enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system to replace our legacy business applications. The new ERP platform will provide better support for our changing business needs and plans for future growth. Our initial cost estimates have grown for additional needs of the business, such as the opportunity to integrate the ERP system with additional manufacturing systems. The project includes software, external implementation assistance, and increased internal staffing directly related to this initiative. We anticipate that approximately 40% of the cost will be expensed in the period incurred and 60% will be capitalized and depreciated over its useful life.
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The following table illustrates the cumulative project costs:
Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | Cumulative | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | Investment | |||||||||||||||||
Capitalized | $ | 5,941 | $ | 1,881 | $ | 7,798 | $ | 3,291 | $ | 18,911 | 59 | % | ||||||||||
Expensed | 2,107 | 2,601 | 5,930 | 2,528 | 13,166 | 41 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8,048 | $ | 4,482 | $ | 13,728 | $ | 5,819 | $ | 32,077 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Consolidated Results of Operations
Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017
The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the fiscal year ended August 25, 2018 compared to the fiscal year ended August 26, 2017:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except percent and per share data) | August 25, 2018 | % of Revenues(1) | August 26, 2017 | % of Revenues(1) | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 2,016,829 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,547,119 | 100.0 | % | $ | 469,710 | 30.4 | % | |||
Cost of goods sold | 1,716,993 | 85.1 | % | 1,324,542 | 85.6 | % | 392,451 | 29.6 | % | ||||||
Gross profit | 299,836 | 14.9 | % | 222,577 | 14.4 | % | 77,259 | 34.7 | % | ||||||
Selling | 49,850 | 2.5 | % | 35,668 | 2.3 | % | 14,182 | 39.8 | % | ||||||
General and administrative | 78,089 | 3.9 | % | 55,347 | 3.6 | % | 22,742 | 41.1 | % | ||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | — | % | (24,796 | ) | (1.6 | )% | (24,796 | ) | (100.0 | )% | ||||
Transaction costs | 2,177 | 0.1 | % | 6,592 | 0.4 | % | (4,415 | ) | (67.0 | )% | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 9,328 | 0.5 | % | 24,660 | 1.6 | % | (15,332 | ) | (62.2 | )% | |||||
Total general and administrative | 89,594 | 4.4 | % | 61,803 | 4.0 | % | 27,791 | 45.0 | % | ||||||
Total selling, general, and administrative expenses ("SG&A") | 139,444 | 6.9 | % | 97,471 | 6.3 | % | 41,973 | 43.1 | % | ||||||
Operating income | 160,392 | 8.0 | % | 125,106 | 8.1 | % | 35,286 | 28.2 | % | ||||||
Interest expense | 18,246 | 0.9 | % | 16,837 | 1.1 | % | 1,409 | 8.4 | % | ||||||
Non-operating income | (494 | ) | — | % | (330 | ) | — | % | 164 | 49.7 | % | ||||
Income before income taxes | 142,640 | 7.1 | % | 108,599 | 7.0 | % | 34,041 | 31.3 | % | ||||||
Provision for taxes | 40,283 | 2.0 | % | 37,269 | 2.4 | % | 3,014 | 8.1 | % | ||||||
Net income | $ | 102,357 | 5.1 | % | $ | 71,330 | 4.6 | % | $ | 31,027 | 43.5 | % | |||
Diluted income per share | $ | 3.22 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 0.90 | 38.8 | % | |||||||
Diluted average shares outstanding | 31,814 | 30,766 | 1,048 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
Consolidated net revenues increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to organic volume growth in our Towable segment and acquisition-related growth.
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 driven by a favorable mix due to the accelerated growth in the Towable segment.
Selling expenses increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to volume growth in our Towable segment.
Total general and administrative expenses increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 due primarily to the $24.8 million benefit recorded in Fiscal 2017 associated with the termination of the postretirement health care plan, investments in our business, and incentives related to the growth in our business. The increase was partially offset by the reduction of amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, driven by the Grand Design acquisition in Fiscal 2017.
Interest expense increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017, which was related to our Credit Agreements associated with the acquisition of Grand Design. See Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Resources and Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.
The overall effective income tax rate for Fiscal 2018 was 28.2% compared to the effective income tax rate of 34.3% for Fiscal 2017. The decrease in the tax rate from Fiscal 2017 to Fiscal 2018 was primarily due to the decrease in the Federal statutory rate as part of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") on December 22, 2017. The decrease was partially offset by the required remeasurement of our net deferred tax assets due to the change in the Federal statutory tax rate.
Net income and diluted income per share increased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to the sales increase in the Towable segment, the increased gross profit rate, and the lower effective income tax rate. These increases were partially offset by an increase in the SG&A rate driven primarily by the termination of the postretirement health care plan, which lowered expense in Fiscal 2017.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following table reconciles net income to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017.
Year Ended | |||||||
(In thousands) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | |||||
Net income | $ | 102,357 | $ | 71,330 | |||
Interest expense | 18,246 | 16,837 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 40,283 | 37,269 | |||||
Depreciation | 9,849 | 7,315 | |||||
Amortization | 9,328 | 24,660 | |||||
EBITDA | 180,063 | 157,411 | |||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | (24,796 | ) | ||||
Transaction costs | 2,177 | 6,592 | |||||
Non-operating income | (494 | ) | (330 | ) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 181,746 | $ | 138,877 | |||
Segment Results of Operations
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Motorhome segment for Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017.
Motorhome | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except units) | August 25, 2018 | % of Revenue | August 26, 2017 | % of Revenue | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | ||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 860,675 | $ | 853,360 | $ | 7,315 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 35,508 | 4.1 | % | 56,518 | 6.6 | % | (21,010 | ) | (37.2 | )% | ||||||||
Unit deliveries | August 25, 2018 | Product Mix % (1) | August 26, 2017 | Product Mix % (1) | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | ||||||||||||
Class A | 2,997 | 31.4 | % | 3,182 | 34.4 | % | (185 | ) | (5.8 | )% | ||||||||
Class B | 2,012 | 21.1 | % | 1,541 | 16.6 | % | 471 | 30.6 | % | |||||||||
Class C | 4,539 | 47.5 | % | 4,537 | 49.0 | % | 2 | — | % | |||||||||
Total Motorhome | 9,548 | 100.0 | % | 9,260 | 100.0 | % | 288 | 3.1 | % | |||||||||
Motorhome average selling price ("ASP") | $ | 89,879 | $ | 91,759 | $ | (1,880 | ) | (2.0 | )% | |||||||||
As Of | ||||||||||||||||||
Backlog (2) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||||
Units | 1,693 | 1,293 | 400 | 30.9 | % | |||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 157,554 | $ | 122,142 | $ | 35,412 | 29.0 | % | ||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | 4,620 | 4,282 | 338 | 7.9 | % | |||||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
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(2) | We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers to generally be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales. |
Motorhome net revenues increased in Fiscal 2018 as compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to an increase in the number of units sold, partially offset by product mix.
Motorhome unit deliveries grew slower than recent industry growth in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017. Our overall Motorhome market share moved to 15.7% from 16.4% when comparing shipments during the twelve-month trailing periods ended August 2018 and August 2017 due to a mix change from our Class A-diesel products to our Class B products.
Motorhome Adjusted EBITDA decreased in Fiscal 2018 as compared to Fiscal 2017 due to increased material costs and investments in our business, including higher costs and lower productivity associated with a new facility that produces our Class A diesel product line.
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Towable segment for Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017.
Towable | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except units) | August 25, 2018 | % of Revenue | August 26, 2017 | % of Revenue | Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 1,127,723 | $ | 685,197 | $ | 442,526 | 64.6 | % | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 157,010 | 13.9 | % | 89,734 | 13.1 | % | 67,276 | 75.0 | % | |||||||||
Unit deliveries | August 25, 2018 | Product Mix % (1) | August 26, 2017 | Product Mix % (1) | Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||
Travel trailer | 22,360 | 61.1 | % | 13,650 | 60.7 | % | 8,710 | 63.8 | % | |||||||||
Fifth wheel | 14,229 | 38.9 | % | 8,824 | 39.3 | % | 5,405 | 61.3 | % | |||||||||
Total Towable | 36,589 | 100.0 | % | 22,474 | 100.0 | % | 14,115 | 62.8 | % | |||||||||
Towable ASP | 30,941 | 30,571 | 370 | 1.2 | % | |||||||||||||
As Of | ||||||||||||||||||
Backlog (2) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | (Decrease) Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||||
Units | 7,651 | 8,001 | (350 | ) | (4.4 | )% | ||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 244,854 | $ | 229,706 | $ | 15,148 | 6.6 | % | ||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | 14,877 | 9,545 | 5,332 | 55.9 | % | |||||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
(2) | We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers to generally be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales. |
Towable net revenues increased in Fiscal 2018 as compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to organic volume growth as well as the annualization of net revenues related to the Fiscal 2017 acquisition of Grand Design.
Towable unit deliveries grew in Fiscal 2018 as compared to Fiscal 2017 primarily due to Towable growth in excess of recent industry trends and due to the acquisition of Grand Design. With the addition of Grand Design in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, our Towable market share increased to 7.4% from 5.2% when comparing shipments during the twelve-month trailing periods ended August 2018 and August 2017.
Towable Adjusted EBITDA increased in Fiscal 2018 as compared to Fiscal 2017 due to the favorable impact of organic growth as well as the annualization of net revenues related to the Fiscal 2017 acquisition of Grand Design. We achieved strong results in our Towable segment, where shipments grew much faster than the industry as a result of greater penetration of our new products and further expansion of our distribution base, as well as higher gross profit from cost savings initiatives and pricing, which more than offset escalating cost inputs.
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Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016
The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the fiscal year ended August 26, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended August 27, 2016:
Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except percent and per share data) | August 26, 2017 | % of Revenues(1) | August 27, 2016 | % of Revenues(1) | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 1,547,119 | 100.0 | % | $ | 975,226 | 100.0 | % | $ | 571,893 | 58.6 | % | |||
Cost of goods sold | 1,324,542 | 85.6 | % | 862,577 | 88.4 | % | 461,965 | 53.6 | % | ||||||
Gross profit | 222,577 | 14.4 | % | 112,649 | 11.6 | % | 109,928 | 97.6 | % | ||||||
Selling | 35,668 | 2.3 | % | 19,823 | 2.0 | % | 15,845 | 79.9 | % | ||||||
General and administrative | 55,347 | 3.6 | % | 33,209 | 3.4 | % | 22,138 | 66.7 | % | ||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | (24,796 | ) | (1.6 | )% | (6,124 | ) | (0.6 | )% | 18,672 | 304.9 | % | ||||
Transaction costs | 6,592 | 0.4 | % | — | — | % | 6,592 | — | % | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 24,660 | 1.6 | % | — | — | % | 24,660 | — | % | ||||||
Total general and administrative | 61,803 | 4.0 | % | 27,085 | 2.8 | % | 34,718 | 128.2 | % | ||||||
Total SG&A | 97,471 | 6.3 | % | 46,908 | 4.8 | % | 50,563 | 107.8 | % | ||||||
Operating income | 125,106 | 8.1 | % | 65,741 | 6.7 | % | 59,365 | 90.3 | % | ||||||
Interest expense | 16,837 | 1.1 | % | — | — | % | 16,837 | 100.0 | % | ||||||
Non-operating income | (330 | ) | — | % | (457 | ) | — | % | (127 | ) | (27.8 | )% | |||
Income before income taxes | 108,599 | 7.0 | % | 66,198 | 6.8 | % | 42,401 | 64.1 | % | ||||||
Provision for taxes | 37,269 | 2.4 | % | 20,702 | 2.1 | % | 16,567 | 80.0 | % | ||||||
Net income | $ | 71,330 | 4.6 | % | $ | 45,496 | 4.7 | % | $ | 25,834 | 56.8 | % | |||
Diluted income per share | $ | 2.32 | $ | 1.68 | $ | 0.64 | 38.0 | % | |||||||
Diluted average shares outstanding | 30,766 | 27,033 | 3,733 | 13.8 | % | ||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
Consolidated net revenues increased in Fiscal 2017 over Fiscal 2016 primarily due to the acquisition of Grand Design, which added revenues of $559.7 million in Fiscal 2017. Winnebago-branded towables products increased $36.1 million in Fiscal 2017. Growth in Towable revenues was partially offset by a $28.0 million decrease in Motorhome revenues caused mainly by the consumer trend towards smaller RVs with a lower ASP. In addition, we exited the aluminum extrusion operation in Fiscal 2016, which caused a reduction of $6.1 million in Fiscal 2017 net revenue.
Cost of goods sold was 85.6% of net revenues for Fiscal 2017 compared to 88.4% of net revenues for Fiscal 2016 due to the following:
• | Total variable costs (materials, direct labor, variable overhead, delivery expense, and warranty), as a percent of net revenues, decreased to 81.2% from 83.2% primarily due to a higher proportion of Towable revenue as the Towable segment operates at a higher gross profit rate. Also, improvement in Towable segment material efficiency and purchasing synergies reduced costs as a percent of net revenue. Finally, improvement in the Towable segment margin was partially offset by margin pressure in the Motorhome segment due in part to the ramp up of the Junction City, Oregon production facility. |
• | Fixed overhead (manufacturing support labor, depreciation, and facility costs) and engineering-related costs were lower at 4.5% of net revenues compared to 5.2% in the prior year due mainly to a higher proportion of Towable revenue that operates at a lower fixed cost per unit. |
• | All factors considered, gross profit increased from 11.6% to 14.4% of net revenues. |
Selling expenses were 2.3% and 2.0% of net revenues in Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. Selling expenses are largely variable and remained proportional to revenues in Fiscal 2017.
General and administrative expenses were 4.0% and 2.8% of net revenues in Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016, respectively. General and administrative expenses increased in Fiscal 2017 due to the addition of $13.9 million of general and administrative expenses related to the acquired Grand Design operation, an increase of $6.6 million in transaction related expenses, and the addition of $24.7 million in intangible amortization. In addition, Fiscal 2016 results of operations were impacted by $3.4 million in favorable
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legal settlements. These increases were partially offset in Fiscal 2017 by the increased benefit of $18.7 million associated with the termination of the postretirement health care plan and reduced ERP implementation expenses.
Non-operating income decreased $0.1 million, in Fiscal 2017, primarily due to lower proceeds from company-owned life insurance ("COLI") policies than we received in Fiscal 2016.
The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2017 was 34.3% compared to 31.3% in Fiscal 2016. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the increased income attributable to the Grand Design acquisition without a proportionate increase in tax credits and other favorable permanent items that provide a benefit to the tax rate.
Net income and diluted income per share were $71.3 million and $2.32 per share, respectively, for Fiscal 2017. In Fiscal 2016, net income was $45.5 million and diluted income per share was $1.68.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The following table reconciles net income to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2016
Year Ended | |||||||
(In thousands) | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | |||||
Net income | $ | 71,330 | $ | 45,496 | |||
Interest expense | 16,837 | — | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 37,269 | 20,702 | |||||
Depreciation | 7,315 | 5,745 | |||||
Amortization | 24,660 | — | |||||
EBITDA | 157,411 | 71,943 | |||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | (24,796 | ) | (6,124 | ) | |||
Legal settlement | — | (3,400 | ) | ||||
Transaction costs | 6,592 | 355 | |||||
Non-operating income | (330 | ) | (457 | ) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 138,877 | $ | 62,317 | |||
Segment Results of Operations
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Motorhome segment for Fiscal 2017 compared to Fiscal 2016.
Motorhome | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||
August 26, 2017 | % of Revenue | August 27, 2016 | % of Revenue | Decrease | % Change | |||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 853,360 | $ | 881,363 | $ | (28,003 | ) | (3.2 | )% | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 56,518 | 6.6 | % | 66,127 | 7.5 | % | (9,609 | ) | (14.5 | )% | ||||||||
Unit deliveries | August 26, 2017 | Product Mix % (1) | August 27, 2016 | Product Mix % (1) | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | ||||||||||||
Class A | 3,182 | 34.4 | % | 2,925 | 31.4 | % | 257 | 8.8 | % | |||||||||
Class B | 1,541 | 16.6 | % | 1,239 | 13.3 | % | 302 | 24.4 | % | |||||||||
Class C | 4,537 | 49.0 | % | 5,143 | 55.3 | % | (606 | ) | (11.8 | )% | ||||||||
Total Motorhome | 9,260 | 100.0 | % | 9,307 | 100.0 | % | (47 | ) | (0.5 | )% | ||||||||
Motorhome ASP | $ | 91,759 | $ | 93,116 | $ | (1,357 | ) | (1.5 | )% | |||||||||
As Of | ||||||||||||||||||
Backlog (2) | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | Increase (Decrease) | % Change | ||||||||||||||
Units | 1,293 | 1,139 | 154 | 13.5 | % | |||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 122,142 | $ | 107,621 | $ | 14,521 | 13.5 | % | ||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | 4,282 | 4,345 | (63 | ) | (1.4 | )% | ||||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
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(2) | We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers to generally be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales. |
Motorhome net revenues decreased 3.2% in Fiscal 2017 as compared to Fiscal 2016. This was primarily due to a decline in Class C sales, a lower ASP on the mix of units sold, and the $6.1 million reduction in sales to aluminum extrusion customers as we have ceased those operations.
Motorhome unit deliveries decreased by 0.5% in Fiscal 2017, most notably in our Class C products. The unit growth we have generated has been in our Class A and Class B products. The shift in product mix has been towards Class B products, which have a lower ASP. Though total Motorhome unit deliveries were down for Fiscal 2017, we saw an increase in the backlog volumes by 13.5% as of August 26, 2017 versus the prior period.
Motorhome segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to lower revenues as described above, lower pricing, and additional costs associated with the investment in and shift of production to our Junction City, Oregon production facility. Higher personnel expenses were partially offset by a decrease in ERP expenses.
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Towable segment for Fiscal 2017 compared to Fiscal 2016.
Towable | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||
August 26, 2017 | % of Revenue | August 27, 2016 | % of Revenue | Increase | % Change | |||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 685,197 | $ | 89,412 | $ | 595,785 | 666.3 | % | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 89,734 | 13.1 | % | 1,721 | 1.9 | % | 88,013 | 5,114.1 | % | |||||||||
Unit deliveries | August 26, 2017 | Product Mix % (1) | August 27, 2016 | Product Mix % (1) | Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||
Travel trailer | 13,650 | 60.7 | % | 3,613 | 86.0 | % | 10,037 | 277.8 | % | |||||||||
Fifth wheel | 8,824 | 39.3 | % | 586 | 14.0 | % | 8,238 | 1,405.8 | % | |||||||||
Total Towable | 22,474 | 100.0 | % | 4,199 | 100.0 | % | 18,275 | 435.2 | % | |||||||||
Towable ASP | 30,571 | 21,322 | 9,249 | 43.4 | % | |||||||||||||
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Backlog (2) | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | Increase | % Change | ||||||||||||||
Units | 8,001 | 492 | 7,509 | 1,526.2 | % | |||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 229,706 | $ | 8,420 | $ | 221,286 | 2,628.1 | % | ||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | ||||||||||||||||||
Units | 9,545 | 2,156 | 7,389 | 342.7 | % | |||||||||||||
(1) | Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
(2) | We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers to generally be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales. |
Towable net revenues increased 666.3% in Fiscal 2017 as compared to Fiscal 2016. This was primarily due to the acquisition of Grand Design, which added revenues of $559.7 million in Fiscal 2017. In addition, Winnebago-branded towable revenues rose $36.1 million or 40.4% in Fiscal 2017.
Towable unit deliveries grew by 435.2% in Fiscal 2017 primarily due to the acquisition of Grand Design and also due to Towable segment growth in excess of recent industry trends. With the addition of Grand Design in November 2016, our towables market share increased from 1.1% to 5.1% when comparing shipments during the twelve month trailing periods ended August 2016 and August 2017. The addition of Grand Design has also resulted in a higher ASP due to a greater proportion of higher-priced fifth wheel units sold in Fiscal 2017 compared to Fiscal 2016. Strong increases in backlog and the dealer inventory turn ratio in Fiscal 2017 resulted primarily from the acquisition of Grand Design.
Towable segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes the costs associated with the acquisition and as such increased $88.0 million. This increase illustrates the favorable impact of Grand Design and the organic growth of Winnebago-branded towables. We achieved strong results in our Towable segment, where shipments grew much faster than the industry as a result of greater penetration of our new products and further expansion of our distribution base and higher gross profit on new products. In addition to the growth in our Towable segment, profitability has increased due to material efficiencies and the leverage of higher volume on the fixed cost components of our business.
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Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Resources
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows from total operations for Fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016:
Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | ||||||||
Total cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 83,346 | $ | 97,127 | $ | 52,746 | |||||
Investing activities | (111,761 | ) | (405,385 | ) | (23,392 | ) | |||||
Financing activities | (5,188 | ) | 258,620 | (14,010 | ) | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (33,603 | ) | $ | (49,638 | ) | $ | 15,344 | |||
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities decreased in Fiscal 2018 compared to Fiscal 2017 due to an increase in inventory to support organic growth, partially offset by growth in net income.
Cash provided by operating activities increased in Fiscal 2017 compared to Fiscal 2016 due to net income and changes in non-cash charges (e.g., amortization of debt issuance costs, depreciation, LIFO, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, postretirement benefits).
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for Fiscal 2018 consisted primarily of the acquisition of Chris-Craft and capital expenditures related to the capacity expansions taking place in our Towable segment. In Fiscal 2017, cash used in investing activities consisted of the acquisition of Grand Design for which we paid cash of $392.5 million, net of cash acquired, in addition to issuing Winnebago stock with a value of $124.1 million at closing. In Fiscal 2016, cash used in investing activities was primarily due to capital spend.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for Fiscal 2018 consisted of payments on the Credit Agreement, dividend payments, and share repurchases; these were partially offset by cash proceeds on the Credit Agreement. Cash provided by financing activities for Fiscal 2017 consisted of cash proceeds from the Credit Agreement, partially offset by payments on the Credit Agreement, payment of debt issuance costs, and dividend payments. Cash used in financing for Fiscal 2016 was primarily due to dividend payments and share repurchases.
Debt and Capital
As described in Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, effective December 8, 2017, our Credit Agreement consists of a $300.0 million loan agreement ("Term Loan") and a $125.0 million asset-based revolving credit agreement ("ABL") (collectively, the "Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase. The requirement to hedge a portion of the Term Loan floating rate interest exposure was removed from the ABL on December 8, 2017, which provided greater flexibility under the Credit Agreement. The ABL was increased to a $165.0 million revolving credit agreement as of September 21, 2018.
We filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective by the SEC on April 25, 2016. Subject to market conditions, this registration provides for the ability to offer and sell up to $35.0 million of our common stock in one or more offerings pursuant to the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement will be available for use for three years from its effective date. We currently have no plans to offer and sell the common stock registered under this Registration Statement; however, it does provide another potential source of liquidity to raise capital if we need it, in addition to the alternatives already in place.
Other Financial Measures
Working capital at August 25, 2018 and August 26, 2017 was $167.8 million and $147.0 million, respectively. We currently expect cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing available under our Credit Agreement to be sufficient to cover both short-term and long-term operating requirements.
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Capital Expenditures
We anticipate capital expenditures in Fiscal 2019 of approximately $40.0 million to $50.0 million. We will continue to invest in our ERP system as well as expand our towable and marine facilities and make improvements to our motorhome facilities.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
We repurchase our common stock and pay dividends pursuant to programs approved by our Board of Directors. Our long-term capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth, maintain a debt leverage ratio within our targeted zone, maintain reasonable liquidity, and then return excess cash over time to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
On December 19, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of outstanding shares of our common stock, depending on market conditions, for an aggregate consideration of up to $60.0 million. On October 18, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program in the amount of $70.0 million. There is no time restriction on either authorization. During Fiscal 2018, we repurchased 134,803 shares of our common stock at a cost of $5.0 million. An additional 33,560 shares of our common stock at a cost of $1.5 million were repurchased to satisfy tax obligations on employee equity awards as they vested. We continually evaluate if share repurchases reflect a prudent use of our capital and, subject to compliance with our Credit Agreement, we may purchase shares in the future. At August 25, 2018, we have $66.0 million remaining on our board repurchase authorization.
On August 15, 2018, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, totaling $3.2 million, paid on September 26, 2018 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 12, 2018.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Our principal contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of August 25, 2018 were as follows:
Payments Due By Period | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Total | Fiscal 2019 | Fiscal 2020-2021 | Fiscal 2022-2023 | More than 5 Years | ||||||||||
ABL(1)(7) | $ | 38,532 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Term loan(2) | 260,000 | — | 25,250 | 234,750 | — | ||||||||||
Interest at variable rate(3) | 72,313 | 10,016 | 20,032 | 20,032 | 22,233 | ||||||||||
Net swap payments(4) | 8,266 | 2,068 | 3,707 | 2,344 | 147 | ||||||||||
Deferred compensation obligations(5) | 18,496 | 3,214 | 6,092 | 4,862 | 4,328 | ||||||||||
Operating leases(6) | 16,463 | 2,700 | 4,794 | 4,928 | 4,041 | ||||||||||
Contracted services | 5,574 | 2,846 | 2,433 | 295 | — | ||||||||||
Unrecognized tax benefits(7) | 1,745 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total contractual cash obligations | $ | 421,389 | $ | 20,844 | $ | 62,308 | $ | 267,211 | $ | 30,749 | |||||
Expiration By Period | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Total | Fiscal 2019 | Fiscal 2020-2021 | Fiscal 2022-2023 | More than 5 Years | ||||||||||
Contingent repurchase obligations (6) | $ | 878,989 | $ | 815,704 | $ | 63,285 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
(1) | As of August 25, 2018, we had $38.5 million in borrowings under our ABL. Borrowings and repayments are expected to fluctuate over the term. |
(2) | As of August 25, 2018, we had $260.0 million outstanding under our Term Loan that matures on November 8, 2023. The contractual principal payments are included in the table. Additional principal payments are potentially due annually on a formula based on excess cash flow and the leverage ratio at that time as defined in the Credit Agreement. No amounts for this contingency are included in the above table. |
(3) | The Term Loan is at a variable rate and the interest in the table assumes the variable rate of 5.8% at August 25, 2018 is constant through the maturity dates of the debt and the principal payments on the term debt are made as scheduled. The variable rate is subject to change. For example, a 1.0% change in Term Loan rates for Fiscal 2018, would change the interest expense by $2.5 million. Additionally, included in interest payments due by period is a 0.25% - 0.375% commitment fee on the ABL for unused borrowings, which are assumed to be at $125.0 million. In addition to interest assumed to be paid, non-cash amortization of debt issuance costs will also be recorded within interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in future periods. |
(4) | We have an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $170.0 million as of August 25, 2018 that decreases to $120.0 million on December 8, 2018, to $60.0 million on December 8, 2019, and expires on December 8, 2020. We pay a fixed rate at 1.82%, and receive a floating rate that was 2.3% at August 25, 2018. In the table, we have assumed the floating rate will be constant through the expiration of the interest rate swap when calculating the net swap payments. The variable rate is subject to change. For example, a 1.0% increase in the floating rate for Fiscal 2018 would decrease the payments noted in footnote 3 by $2.1 million. |
(5) | See Note 10, Employee and Retiree Benefits, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
(6) | See Note 11, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
(7) | We are not able to reasonably estimate in which future periods these amounts will ultimately be settled. |
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Critical Accounting Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors believed to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.
Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the following accounting estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These estimates require our most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments because they relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. We have reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.
We have not made any material changes during the past three fiscal years, nor do we believe there is a reasonable likelihood of a material future change to the accounting methodologies for the areas described below.
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
We test goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets (trade names) for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter and more frequently if events or circumstances occur that would indicate a reduction in fair value. Our test of impairment begins by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test:
• | Qualitative evaluation - Performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill or the trade name exceeds the fair value of the asset. During our qualitative assessment, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including, but not limited to, the macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance of the Company and the reporting units, changes in our share price, and relevant company-specific events. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair value of goodwill, we perform the quantitative test to determine the amount of the impairment. |
• | Quantitative test - Used to calculate the fair value of goodwill or the trade name. If the carrying value of goodwill or the trade name exceeds the fair value of the asset, the impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Our goodwill fair value model uses a blend of the income (discounted future cash flow) and market (guideline public company) approaches, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). Our trade name fair value model uses the income (relief-from-royalty) approach, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). During these valuations, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including, current and projected future levels of income based on management’s plans, business trends, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations. |
Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. As of August 25, 2018, our goodwill balance includes $244.7 million within our Towable segment and $29.7 million within our Corporate / All Other category, and our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance is $177.3 million. The qualitative test was not performed in the current year. No impairments were recorded in Fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which include property, plant, and equipment, and definite-lived intangible assets, primarily the dealer network, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. The impairment testing involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the fair value of the asset as determined by calculating the undiscounted future cash flows generated by the asset. During these valuations, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including current and projected future levels of income based on management’s plans, business trends, and market and economic conditions. In the event the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value and the carrying amount is not considered recoverable, an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value. In addition, the reasonableness of the useful lives of these assets is regularly evaluated. No impairments were recorded in Fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016.
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Repurchase Commitments
It is customary practice for manufacturers in our industries to enter into repurchase agreements with financing institutions that provide financing to their dealers. Our repurchase agreements generally provide that, in the event of a default by a dealer in its obligation to these lenders, we will repurchase units sold to the dealer that have not been resold to retail customers. The terms of these agreements, which can last up to 24 months, provide that our liability will be the lesser of remaining principal owed by the dealer or dealer invoice less periodic reductions based on the time since the date of the original invoice. Our liability cannot exceed 100% of the dealer invoice. In certain instances, we also repurchase inventory from our dealers due to state law or regulatory requirements that govern voluntary or involuntary relationship terminations.
Based on these repurchase agreements, we establish an associated loss reserve. Our loss reserve for repurchase commitments contains uncertainties because the calculation requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment regarding a number of factors. We base our reserve primarily on our historical loss experience rate per dollar of dealer inventory. The historical experience has been affected by a number of factors which are evaluated, such as macro-market conditions, current retail demand for our product, location of the dealer, and the financing source. The percentage of dealer inventory we estimate we will repurchase and the associated estimated loss is based on historical loss experience and current trends and economic conditions.
Repurchase risk is affected by the credit worthiness of our dealer network and if we are obligated to repurchase a substantially larger number of units in the future, this would increase our costs and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our repurchases commitments as of August 25, 2018 would have an immaterial effect on net income.
Warranty
We provide certain service and warranty on our products. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon past warranty claims and unit sales history. Estimates are adjusted as needed to reflect actual costs incurred as information becomes available.
In addition to the costs associated with the contractual warranty coverage provided on our products, we also occasionally incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Although we estimate and reserve for the cost of these service actions, there can be no assurance that expense levels will remain at current levels or such reserves will continue to be adequate.
A significant increase in dealership labor rates, the cost of parts, or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our warranty liability as of August 25, 2018 would have affected net income by approximately $2.8 million.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes. In preparing our financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets.
We will continue to assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets are properly measured and will be realizable at each reporting period. Any adjustment to the deferred tax assets could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. As of August 25, 2018, we have determined that our deferred tax assets are properly measured and realizable and, therefore, no valuation allowance has been recorded.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of new applicable accounting pronouncements, See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The assets we maintain to fund deferred compensation have market risk, but we maintain a corresponding liability for these assets. The market risk is therefore borne by the participants in the deferred compensation program.
Interest rate risk
We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on the outstanding variable rate debt. As of August 25, 2018, we had $260.0 million outstanding under our Term Loan, subject to variable interest rates. This risk is partially mitigated
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through the use of an interest rate swap contract as detailed below.
Under terms of the Credit Agreement, we were previously required to maintain interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate exposure related to the variable component of interest cost on the Term Loan. In accordance with this requirement, we entered into an interest swap contract on January 23, 2017, to effectively convert $200.0 million of the Term Loan balance to a fixed rate. The notional amount of the swap reduced to $170.0 million on December 8, 2017 and will be reduced to $120.0 million on December 8, 2018 and $60.0 million on December 9, 2019. The swap contract expires on December 8, 2020. A hypothetical one percentage point increase in interest rates on the Term Loan would increase our interest expense (after consideration of the interest rate swap) for 2018 by approximately $0.9 million. A 1.0% decrease in interest rates on the Term Loan would decrease our interest expense for Fiscal 2018 by approximately $0.9 million. The requirement to hedge a portion of the Term Loan floating rate interest exposure was removed through an amendment to the ABL. See Note 9, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For variable rate debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair value of the debt instrument, but do impact future earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant.
Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value and have been designated for hedge accounting. The fair value of the interest rate swap is based on observable market data (Level 2) and was $2.0 million on August 25, 2018. The interest rate swap requires us to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.82% through the December 8, 2020 expiration of the swap. A 1.0% increase in the interest rate would have changed the fair value of the swap as of August 25, 2018 by approximately $2.1 million and a 1.0% decrease would have changed the fair value by $2.2 million. These increases and decreases would be recorded in other comprehensive income and the hedged value on our consolidated balance sheet within other assets, if the balance is an asset and within other non-current liabilities, if the balance is a liability. While these are our best estimates of the impact of the specified interest rate scenario, actual results could differ from those projected. The sensitivity analysis presented assumes interest rate changes are instantaneous, parallel shifts in the yield curve. In reality, interest rate changes of this magnitude are rarely instantaneous or parallel.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
We, the management of Winnebago Industries, Inc. (the "Company") are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company's internal control over financial reporting is supported by written policies and procedures that:
1. | pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company's assets; |
2. | provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company's management and directors; and |
3. | provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting solely of independent directors, meets periodically with management of the Company, the internal auditors, and the independent registered public accounting firm to review internal accounting controls, audit results, and accounting principles and practices and annually selects the independent registered public accounting firm.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In connection with the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements, management of the Company has undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Management of the Company's assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
During Fiscal 2018, management excluded certain elements of internal control over financial reporting pertaining to the activities of the Chris-Craft business acquired in the fourth quarter (Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations). Exclusion in the year of acquisition is customary to allow management sufficient time to evaluate and integrate our internal control over financial reporting. The exclusion for Chris-Craft represented less than 1.0% of consolidated total revenue and less than 1.0% of our consolidated total operating income for the year ended August 25, 2018 as well as 9.5% of our consolidated total assets as of August 25, 2018.
Based on its assessment and considering the exclusion noted above, management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of August 25, 2018.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company's financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued a report included herein, which expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Michael J. Happe | /s/ Bryan L. Hughes | |
Michael J. Happe | Bryan L. Hughes | |
President, Chief Executive Officer | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | |
October 18, 2018 | October 18, 2018 | |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of August 25, 2018 and August 26, 2017, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended August 25, 2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of August 25, 2018 and August 26, 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 25, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of August 25, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated October 18, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 18, 2018
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1986.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of August 25, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of August 25, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended August 25, 2018, of the Company and our report dated October 18, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Chris-Craft USA, Inc., which was acquired on June 4, 2018 and whose financial statements constitute 9.5% of total assets, less than 1.0% of net revenues, and less than 1.0% of operating income of the consolidated financial statements amounts as of and for the year ended August 25, 2018. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at Chris-Craft USA, Inc.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 18, 2018
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Year Ended | |||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | August 25, 2018 | August 26, 2017 | August 27, 2016 | ||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 2,016,829 | $ | 1,547,119 | $ | 975,226 | |||||
Cost of goods sold | 1,716,993 | 1,324,542 | 862,577 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 299,836 | 222,577 | 112,649 | ||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expense ("SG&A"): | |||||||||||
Selling | 49,850 | 35,668 | 19,823 | ||||||||
General and administrative | 78,089 | 55,347 | 33,209 | ||||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | (24,796 | ) | (6,124 | ) | ||||||
Transaction costs | 2,177 | 6,592 | — | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 9,328 | 24,660 | — | ||||||||
Total SG&A | 139,444 | 97,471 | 46,908 | ||||||||
Operating income | 160,392 | 125,106 | 65,741 | ||||||||
Interest expense | 18,246 | 16,837 | — | ||||||||
Non-operating income | (494 | ) | (330 | ) | (457 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes | 142,640 | 108,599 | 66,198 | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 40,283 | 37,269 | 20,702 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 102,357 | $ | 71,330 | $ | 45,496 | |||||
Income per common share: | |||||||||||
Basic | $ | 3.24 | $ | 2.33 | $ | 1.69 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 3.22 | $ | 2.32 | $ | 1.68 | |||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
Basic | 31,596 | 30,648 | 26,925 | ||||||||
Diluted | 31,814 | 30,766 | 27,033 | ||||||||
Dividends paid per common share | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.40 | |||||
Net income | $ | 102,357 | $ | 71,330 | $ | 45,496 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||
Amortization of prior service credit (net of tax of $0, $15,409, and $2,947) | — | (25,035 | ) | (4,788 | ) | ||||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $11, $5,976, and $621) | 27 | 9,705 | 1,010 | ||||||||
Increase in actuarial loss (net of tax of $0, $35, and $415) | — | (57 | ) | (674 | ) | ||||||
Plan amendment (net of tax of $0, $2,402, and $10,895) | — | 3,903 | 17,701 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of interest rate swap (net of tax of $840, $314, and $0) | 1,947 | (514 | ) | — | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,974 | (11,998 | ) | 13,249 | |||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 104,331 | $ | 59,332 | $ | 58,745 | |||||
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets