2012 Q3 10Q
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 
FORM 10-Q
 

(Mark One)
 
 
 
 
x 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended May 26, 2012
 
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 incorporation or organization)
 
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
P. O. Box 152, Forest City, Iowa
 
 
50436
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(641) 585-3535
 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web Site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer  x
 
 Non-accelerated filer o
 
 Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares of common stock, par value $0.50 per share, outstanding June 28, 2012 was 29,239,106.
 





WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Condensed Financial Statements
 
 
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
Unaudited Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk
 
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Legal Proceedings
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Funds
 
Exhibits
 
 
 
 
 
 




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Glossary

The following terms and abbreviations appear in the text of this report and are defined as follows:
ARS
Auction Rate Securities
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
ASP
Average Sales Price
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
CCMF
Charles City Manufacturing Facility
COLI
Company Owned Life Insurance
DCF
Discounted Cash Flow
EPS
Earnings Per Share
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
LIFO
Last In, First Out
Loan Agreement
Loan and Security Agreement dated October 13, 2009 by and between Winnebago Industries, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor to Burdale Capital Finance, Inc., as Agent
NYSE
New York Stock Exchange
PDM
PDM Distribution Services, Inc.
RV
Recreation Vehicle
RVIA
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SERP
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Stat Surveys
Statistical Surveys, Inc.
SunnyBrook
SunnyBrook RV, Inc.
Towables
Winnebago of Indiana, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
U.S.
United States of America
XBRL
eXtensible Business Reporting Language


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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
May 26,
2012

May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Net revenues
 
$
155,709

 
$
135,568

 
$
419,146

 
$
365,872

Cost of goods sold
 
143,638

 
126,865

 
391,733

 
334,646

Gross profit
 
12,071

 
8,703

 
27,413

 
31,226

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling
 
4,331

 
3,608

 
12,485

 
10,129

General and administrative
 
4,213

 
3,952

 
11,938

 
11,623

Assets held for sale impairment and (gain), net
 

 
605

 

 
(39
)
Total operating expenses
 
8,544

 
8,165

 
24,423

 
21,713

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
 
3,527

 
538

 
2,990

 
9,513

Non-operating income
 
402

 
76

 
549

 
550

Income before income taxes
 
3,929

 
614

 
3,539

 
10,063

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Benefit) provision for taxes
 
(12
)
 
(581
)
 
(525
)
 
1,767

Net income
 
$
3,941

 
$
1,195

 
$
4,064

 
$
8,296

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.13

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.28

Diluted
 
$
0.13

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
29,225

 
29,124

 
29,171

 
29,118

Diluted
 
29,263

 
29,152

 
29,243

 
29,135

        
See unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
May 26,
2012
 
August 27,
2011
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
80,831

 
$
69,307

Short-term investments
 
250

 

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($86 and $76, respectively)
 
18,476

 
19,981

Inventories
 
69,604

 
69,165

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
4,289

 
4,227

Income taxes receivable
 
875

 
1,525

Deferred income taxes
 
1,402

 
649

Total current assets
 
175,727

 
164,854

Property, plant, and equipment, net
 
20,382

 
22,589

Assets held for sale
 
600

 
600

Long-term investments
 
9,091

 
10,627

Investment in life insurance
 
22,981

 
23,669

Goodwill
 
1,228

 
1,228

Amortizable intangible assets
 
661

 
720

Other assets
 
13,254

 
15,640

Total assets
 
$
243,924

 
$
239,927

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
24,635

 
$
21,610

Income taxes payable
 

 
104

Accrued expenses:
 
 
 
 
Accrued compensation
 
13,370

 
10,841

Product warranties
 
6,595

 
7,335

Self-insurance
 
4,243

 
3,203

Accrued loss on repurchases
 
862

 
1,174

Promotional
 
2,320

 
2,177

Other
 
5,023

 
4,874

Total current liabilities
 
57,048

 
51,318

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
 
4,853

 
5,387

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits
 
67,158

 
74,492

Total long-term liabilities
 
72,011

 
79,879

Contingent liabilities and commitments
 


 


Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
Capital stock common, par value $0.50; authorized 60,000 shares, issued 51,776 shares
 
25,888

 
25,888

Additional paid-in capital
 
28,600

 
30,131

Retained earnings
 
436,582

 
432,518

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
1,206

 
(454
)
Treasury stock, at cost (22,541 and 22,641 shares, respectively)
 
(377,411
)
 
(379,353
)
Total stockholders' equity
 
114,865

 
108,730

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
243,924

 
$
239,927


See unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.


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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
4,064

 
$
8,296

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
3,786

 
4,193

LIFO expense
 
844

 
1,193

Asset impairment
 

 
605

Stock-based compensation
 
863

 
1,001

Deferred income taxes including valuation (provision) allowance
 
(753
)
 
874

Postretirement benefit income and deferred compensation expenses
 
510

 
1,034

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
28

 
5

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies
 
(523
)
 
(617
)
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property
 
20

 
(867
)
Gain on life insurance
 
(281
)
 
(372
)
Other
 
579

 
90

Change in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Inventories
 
(1,283
)
 
(30,091
)
Receivables and prepaid assets
 
1,893

 
2,609

     Income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits
 
105

 
(747
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
4,950

 
1,523

Postretirement and deferred compensation benefits
 
(3,053
)
 
(2,792
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
11,749

 
(14,063
)
 
 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale of investments, at par
 
750

 
6,450

Proceeds from life insurance
 
1,404

 
659

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(1,527
)
 
(1,590
)
Proceeds from the sale of property
 
16

 
4,009

Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired
 

 
(4,694
)
Other
 
(558
)
 
(410
)
Net cash provided by investing activities
 
85

 
4,424

 
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Payments for purchases of common stock
 
(343
)
 
(89
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 

 
83

    Other
 
33

 
184

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(310
)
 
178

 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
11,524

 
(9,461
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
69,307

 
74,691

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
80,831

 
$
65,230

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
 
 
 
 
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
 
$
115

 
$
1,638


See unaudited notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The "Company," "we," "our" and "us" are used interchangeably to refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary, Winnebago of Indiana, LLC, as appropriate in the context.

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; our website is www.winnebagoind.com. Our common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol “WGO”. We operate on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in August.

In our opinion, the accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of May 26, 2012 and the consolidated results of operations for the third quarters and first nine months of Fiscal 2012 and 2011, and consolidated cash flows for the first nine months of Fiscal 2012 and 2011. The consolidated statement of operations for the first nine months of Fiscal 2012 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet data as of August 27, 2011 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2011.

New Accounting Pronouncements
On May 12, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement, which requires measurement uncertainty disclosure in the form of a sensitivity analysis of unobservable inputs to reasonable alternative amounts for all Level 3 recurring fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 became effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance in the third quarter of our Fiscal 2012. The adoption of this guidance required additional disclosures, but did not have any impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

On June 16, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which revised the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 (our Fiscal 2013). We do not believe that this will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which simplified the manner in which entities test goodwill for impairment. After assessment of certain qualitative factors, if it is determined to be more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, entities must perform a quantitative analysis of the goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the quantitative test becomes optional. ASU 2011-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 (our Fiscal 2013). We do not believe that this will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 2: Acquisition

On December 29, 2010 we purchased, through Towables, substantially all of the assets of SunnyBrook, a manufacturer of travel trailer and fifth wheel RVs. The aggregate consideration paid was $4.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, including the repayment of $3.3 million of SunnyBrook commercial and shareholder debt on the closing date. The assets acquired included inventory, equipment and other tangible and intangible property and are being used in connection with the operation of manufacturing towable recreation vehicles. Also on December 29, 2010, we entered into a five year operating lease agreement for the SunnyBrook facilities. The operations of Towables are included in our consolidated operating results from the date of its acquisition. Towables has continued to manufacture products under the SunnyBrook brands. In addition, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2012, Towables began diversifying its product line by including Winnebago brand trailer and fifth wheel products. The primary reason for the acquisition was diversification outside of the motorized market while utilizing the Winnebago brand strength in the towable market allowing for the potential of revenue and earnings growth.


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The following table summarizes the approximate fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of the closing:
(In thousands)
 
December 29, 2010
Current assets
 
$
5,773

Property, plant and equipment
 
337

Goodwill
 
1,228

Dealer network
 
535

Trademarks
 
196

Non-compete agreement
 
40

Current liabilities
 
(2,513
)
     Total fair value of net assets acquired
 
5,596

Less cash acquired
 
(902
)
     Total cash paid for acquisition less cash acquired
 
$
4,694


At December 29, 2010, the amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 9.8 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and is being amortized on a straight line basis over 10 years. The trademarks were valued based on the Relief from Royalty Method and are being amortized on a straight line basis over 10 years. The non-compete agreement is being amortized on a straight line basis over 7 years. Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tax deductible. Pro forma financial information has not been presented due to its insignificance.

Note 3: Concentration Risk

One dealer, FreedomRoads, LLC, accounted for 26.1% of our consolidated net revenues for the nine months ended May 26, 2012. The loss of this dealer could have a significant adverse effect on our business.

Note 4: Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
We account for fair value measurements in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement and expands disclosure about fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

Cash Equivalents
The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value as maturities are less than three months. Our cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds traded in an active market with no restrictions.

Long-Term and Short-Term Investments
Our long-term and short-term investments are comprised of ARS. Our long-term ARS related investments (as described in Note 5) are classified as Level 3 as quoted prices were unavailable due to events described in Note 5. Due to limited market information, we utilized a DCF model to derive an estimate of fair value at May 26, 2012. The assumptions used in preparing the DCF model included estimates with respect to the amount and timing of future interest and principal payments, forward projections of the interest rate benchmarks, the probability of full repayment of the principal considering the credit quality and guarantees in place and the rate of return required by investors to own such securities given the current liquidity risk associated with ARS. All of our short-term ARS portfolio is classified as Level 2 as they are also in an inactive market, but inputs other than quoted prices were observable and used to value the securities.

Assets that Fund Deferred Compensation
Our assets that fund deferred compensation are marketable equity securities and are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and primarily consist of equity-based mutual funds. They are classified as Level 1 as they are traded in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available. These securities fund the Executive Share Option Plan, a deferred compensation program. The short-term portion is included in prepaid and other expenses; the long-term portion is included in other assets.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Our non-financial assets, which include goodwill, intangible assets, and property and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we must evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment. If an impairment did occur, the asset is required to be recorded at the estimated fair value. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2012, no impairments were recorded for non-financial assets.

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a

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recurring basis at May 26, 2012 and August 27, 2011 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)
 
Fair Value at
May 26, 2012
 
Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
 
Level 2
Significant Other Observable
 Inputs
 
Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
Short-term investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student loan ARS with pending redemptions
 
$
250

 
$

 
$
250

 
$

Long-term investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student loan ARS
 
9,091

 

 

 
9,091

Assets that fund deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic equity funds
 
7,526

 
7,526

 

 

International equity funds
 
914

 
914

 

 

Fixed income
 
483

 
483

 

 

Total assets at fair value
 
$
18,264

 
$
8,923

 
$
250

 
$
9,091

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)
 
Fair Value at
August 27, 2011
 
Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 
Level 2
Significant Other Observable
 Inputs
 
Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
Long-term investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student loan ARS
 
$
10,627

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,627

Assets that fund deferred compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic equity funds
 
9,362

 
9,362

 

 

International equity funds
 
1,441

 
1,441

 

 

Fixed income
 
649

 
649

 

 

Total assets at fair value
 
$
22,079

 
$
11,452

 
$

 
$
10,627


The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis, in the previous table, that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
9,903

 
$
10,891

 
$
10,627

 
$
17,785

Transfer to Level 2
 
(250
)
 
(250
)
 
(500
)
 
(5,500
)
Net change included in other comprehensive income
 
(562
)
 
270

 
(536
)
 
(174
)
Sales
 

 

 
(500
)
 
(1,200
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
9,091

 
$
10,911

 
$
9,091

 
$
10,911


The following table presents quantitative information regarding unobservable inputs that were significant to the valuation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Range
(In thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Low
High
Student Loan ARS
 
$
9,091

 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Projected ARS Yield
 
2.04
%
2.18
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount for lack of marketability
 
2.94
%
3.55
%

Note 5: Investments

We own investments in marketable securities that have been designated as "available for sale" in accordance with ASC 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. Available for sale securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses reported in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)", a component of stockholders' equity.

At May 26, 2012, we held $10.0 million (par value) of investments comprised of tax-exempt ARS, which are variable-rate debt securities and have a long-term maturity with the interest rate being reset through Dutch auctions that are typically held every 7, 28 or 35 days. Prior to February 2008, these securities traded at par and are currently callable at par at the option of the issuer. Interest is typically paid at the end of each auction period or semiannually. The ARS we hold are AAA to AA+/Aaa rated by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Moody's Investors Service, Inc., respectively, with most collateralized by student loans guaranteed by the U.S. Government under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

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succeed and, as a result, our ability to liquidate our investment and fully recover the par value in the near term may be limited or nonexistent. We have no reason to believe that any of the underlying issuers of our ARS are presently at risk of payment default. We have continued to receive interest payments on the ARS in accordance with their terms. We believe we will ultimately be able to liquidate our ARS related investments without significant loss primarily due to the collateral securing our ARS. However, redemption could take until final maturity of the ARS (up to 30 years) to realize the par value of our investments. Due to the changes and uncertainty in the ARS market, we believe the recovery period for these investments is likely to be longer than 12 months. On June 1, 2012 we received notice of a partial redemption on a particular ARS with payment received on June 4, 2012. As a result, of the total of $10.0 million of ARS investments, we have classified $9.7 million (par value) as long-term with the remaining amount of $250,000 classified as short-term ARS investments as of May 26, 2012.

At May 26, 2012, there was insufficient observable ARS market information available to determine the fair value of our long‑term ARS investments. Therefore, we estimated fair value by incorporating assumptions that market participants would use in their estimates of fair value. Some of these assumptions included credit quality, final stated maturities, estimates on the probability of the issue being called prior to final maturity, impact due to extended periods of maximum auction rates and broker quotes from independent evaluators. Based on this analysis, at May 26, 2012 we recorded an unrealized temporary impairment of $609,000 in accumulated other comprehensive income related to our long-term ARS investments of $9.7 million (par value).

Note 6: Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
August 27,
2011
Finished goods
 
$
31,659

 
$
29,656

Work-in-process
 
34,039

 
31,966

Raw materials
 
36,387

 
39,180

 
 
102,085

 
100,802

LIFO reserve
 
(32,481
)
 
(31,637
)
Total inventories
 
$
69,604

 
$
69,165


The above values of inventories, before reduction for the LIFO reserve, approximates replacement cost at the respective dates. Towables inventory, which is included in the table above and is valued on a first-in, first-out basis, was $10.0 million and $6.5 million as of May 26, 2012 and August 27, 2011, respectively.

Note 7: Property, Plant and Equipment and Assets Held for Sale

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, and consists of the following:
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
August 27,
2011
Land
 
$
757

 
$
767

Buildings
 
49,573

 
49,226

Machinery and equipment
 
90,417

 
90,380

Transportation equipment
 
8,849

 
8,837

 
 
149,596

 
149,210

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(129,214
)
 
(126,621
)
Total property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
20,382

 
$
22,589


Assets held for sale as of May 26, 2012 of $600,000 consisted of an idled fiberglass manufacturing facility in Hampton, Iowa.
 


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Note 8: Goodwill and Amortizable Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets consist of the following:
 
 
May 26, 2012
 
August 27, 2011
(In thousands)
 
Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
Goodwill
 
$
1,228

 
$

 
$
1,228

 
$

Dealer network
 
534

 
74

 
534

 
34

Trademarks
 
196

 
27

 
196

 
13

Non-compete agreement
 
40

 
8

 
40

 
4

Total
 
$
1,998

 
$
109

 
$
1,998

 
$
51


Goodwill and other intangible assets are the result of the acquisition of SunnyBrook during the second quarter of Fiscal 2011. Goodwill is not subject to amortization. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis. The weighted average remaining amortization period at May 26, 2012 is 8.4 years.

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment. Intangible assets are also subject to impairment tests whenever events or circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying value may exceed its estimated fair value, at which time an impairment would be recorded.

Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
Amount
Year Ended:
2013
 
$
80

 
2014
 
79

 
2015
 
79

 
2016
 
79

 
2017
 
79


Note 9: Credit Facility

The Loan Agreement provides for an initial $20.0 million revolving credit facility, based on eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory, expiring on October 13, 2012, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. The Loan Agreement contains no financial covenant restrictions for borrowings up to $12.5 million; provided that borrowings cannot exceed the Asset Coverage Amount (as defined in the Loan Agreement) divided by 2.25. The Loan Agreement also includes a framework to expand the size of the facility up to $50.0 million, based on mutually agreeable covenants to be determined at the time of expansion. No borrowings have been made under the Loan Agreement as of the date of this report.

Interest on loans made under the Loan Agreement will be based on the greater of LIBOR or a base rate of 2.0% plus a margin of 4.0% or the greater of prime rate or 4.25% plus a margin of 3.0%. The unused line fee associated with the Loan Agreement is 1.25% per annum. Additionally, under certain circumstances, we will be required to pay an early termination fee of 1% of the maximum credit available under the Loan Agreement if we terminate the Loan Agreement prior to October 13, 2012.

On February 1, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association purchased the loan portfolio of Burdale Capital Finance, Inc., which included the Loan Agreement. No modifications were made to the Loan Agreement as a result of this transaction.

Note 10: Warranty

We provide our motor home customers a comprehensive 12-month/15,000-mile warranty on the Class A, Class B and Class C motor homes, and a 3-year/36,000-mile structural warranty on Class A and Class C sidewalls and floors. We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all towable products. We have also incurred costs for certain warranty-type expenses which occurred after the normal warranty period. We have voluntarily agreed to pay such costs to help protect the reputation of our products and the goodwill of our customers. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based on past warranty claims and unit sales history and adjusted as required to reflect actual costs incurred, as information becomes available. 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 on which such claims or additional costs materialize. We also incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Estimated costs are accrued at the time the service action is implemented and are based on past claim rate experiences and the estimated cost of the repairs.


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Changes in our product warranty liability are as follows:
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
6,530

 
$
8,068

 
$
7,335

 
$
7,634

Provision
 
1,645

 
1,441

 
3,928

 
4,258

Claims paid
 
(1,580
)
 
(1,542
)
 
(4,668
)
 
(3,925
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
6,595

 
$
7,967

 
$
6,595

 
$
7,967


Note 11: Employee and Retiree Benefits

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits are as follows:
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
August 27,
2011
Postretirement health care benefit cost
 
$
37,659

 
$
41,370

Non-qualified deferred compensation
 
23,911

 
24,622

Executive share option plan liability
 
6,931

 
9,286

SERP benefit liability
 
2,971

 
3,086

Executive deferred compensation
 
101

 
93

Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits
 
71,573

 
78,457

Less current portion
 
(4,415
)
 
(3,965
)
Long-term postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits
 
$
67,158

 
$
74,492


Postretirement Health Care Benefits
We provide certain health care and other benefits for retired employees hired before April 1, 2001, who have fulfilled eligibility requirements of age 55 with 15 years of continuous service. We use a September 1 measurement date for this plan and our postretirement health care plan currently is not funded. In Fiscal 2005, we established dollar caps on the amount that we will pay for postretirement health care benefits per retiree on an annual basis so that we were not exposed to continued medical inflation. Retirees are required to pay a monthly premium in excess of the employer dollar caps for medical coverage based on years of service and age at retirement. In January 2012 the employer established dollar caps were reduced by 10%, which reduced our liability for postretirement health care by approximately $4.6 million.

Net periodic postretirement benefit income consisted of the following components:
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Interest cost
 
$
453

 
$
476

 
$
1,397

 
$
1,429

Service cost
 
132

 
152

 
407

 
456

Net amortization and deferral
 
(958
)
 
(776
)
 
(2,606
)
 
(2,328
)
Net periodic postretirement benefit income
 
$
(373
)
 
$
(148
)
 
$
(802
)
 
$
(443
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments for postretirement health care
 
$
297

 
$
303

 
$
916

 
$
908


For accounting purposes, we recognized net periodic postretirement income as presented in the table above, due to the amortization of prior service credit associated with the establishment of caps on the employer portion of benefits in Fiscal 2005 and the 10% cap reduction in Fiscal 2012.

Note 12: Stock-based Compensation Plans

We have a 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan approved by shareholders in place which allows us to grant or issue stock awards and other compensation to key employees and to nonemployee directors. On January 11, 2012 our Board of Directors granted 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to Robert J. Olson, retiring CEO, in recognition of his contributions to our success during his 43 years of service. The value of the restricted stock award is determined using the intrinsic value method which, in this case, is based on the number of shares granted and the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

Stock-based compensation expense was $114,000 and $877,000 during the third quarters of Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense was $863,000 and $1.0 million during the first nine months of Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively. Of the $863,000, $398,000 related to the January 11, 2012 grant. The remainder is related to the amortization of previously granted restricted stock awards, as well as nonemployee director stock units issued in lieu of their fees. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period of the award or over a period ending with the employee's eligible retirement date, if earlier.

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Note 13: Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Repurchase Commitments
Generally, manufacturers in the RV industry enter into repurchase agreements with lending institutions which have provided wholesale floorplan financing to dealers. Most dealers' RVs 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 RVs purchased.

Our repurchase agreements provide that, in the event of default by the dealer on the agreement to pay the lending institution, we will repurchase the financed merchandise. The terms of these agreements, which generally can last up to 18 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 contingent liability on these repurchase agreements was approximately $169.0 million and $133.4 million at May 26, 2012 and August 27, 2011, respectively.

In certain instances, we also repurchase inventory from our dealers due to state law or regulatory requirements that govern voluntary or involuntary relationship terminations. Although laws vary from state to state, some states have laws in place that require manufacturers of RVs to repurchase current inventory if a dealership exits the business. Incremental repurchase exposure beyond existing repurchase agreements, related to dealer inventory in states that we have had historical experience of repurchasing inventory, totaled $11.4 million and $5.7 million at May 26, 2012 and August 27, 2011, respectively.

Based on these repurchase agreements, we establish an associated loss reserve which is disclosed separately in the balance sheets. Repurchased sales are not recorded as revenue transactions, but the net difference between the original repurchase price and the resale price are recorded against the loss reserve, which is a deduction from gross revenue. Our loss reserve for repurchase commitments contains uncertainties because the calculation requires management to make assumptions and apply judgment regarding a number of factors. There are two significant assumptions associated with establishing our loss reserve for repurchase commitments: (1) the percentage of dealer inventory that we will be required to repurchase as a result of defaults by the dealer, and (2) the loss that will be incurred, if any, when repurchased inventory is resold. These key assumptions are affected by a number of factors, such as macro-market conditions, current retail demand of our product, age of product in dealer inventory, physical condition of the product, location of the dealer, and the financing source. To the extent that dealers are increasing or decreasing their inventories, our overall exposure under repurchase agreements is likewise impacted. The percentage of dealer inventory we estimate we will repurchase (which has ranged in recent years from 5% to 11% on a weighted average basis) and the associated estimated loss (which has ranged in recent years from 7% to 16% on a weighted average basis) is based on historical information, current trends and an analysis of dealer inventory aging for all dealers with inventory subject to this obligation. In periods where there is increasing retail demand for our product at our dealerships, the lower end of our estimated range of assumptions will be more appropriate and in periods of decreasing retail demand, the opposite will be true.

Based on the repurchase exposure as previously described, we established an associated loss reserve of $862,000 as of May 26, 2012 and $1.2 million as of August 27, 2011. The inventory repurchased and the associated losses on the inventory resold presented in the table below during the first nine months of Fiscal 2012 relates to three dealers, two of which were towable dealers.
 
A summary of repurchase activity is as follows:
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Inventory repurchased
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Units
 
1

 
4

 
18

 
9

Dollars
 
$
16

 
$
508

 
$
1,264

 
$
658

Inventory resold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Units
 
1

 
4

 
18

 
9

Cash collected
 
$
11

 
$
487

 
$
1,113

 
$
612

Loss recognized
 
$
5

 
$
21

 
$
151

 
$
46


We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our loss reserve for repurchase commitments. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our significant repurchase commitment assumptions at May 26, 2012 would have affected pre-tax income by approximately $255,000.

Litigation
We are involved in various legal proceedings which are ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. While it is impossible to estimate with certainty the ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to this litigation, we believe that while the final resolution of any such litigation may have an impact on our results for a particular reporting period, the ultimate disposition of such litigation will not have any material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.


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Note 14: Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under ASC 740, Income Taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns.

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. Valuation allowances arise due to uncertainty of realizing deferred tax assets. ASC 740 requires that companies assess whether valuation allowances should be established against their deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence, using a “more-likely-than-not” standard. In making such assessments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. A company's current or previous losses are given more weight than its future outlook. Under that standard, our three-year historical cumulative loss was a significant negative factor. We have evaluated the sustainability of our deferred tax assets on our balance sheet which includes the assessment of cumulative income or losses over recent prior periods. Based on ASC 740 guidelines, as of August 27, 2011 and May 26, 2012, we have applied a valuation allowance of $39.3 million and $37.2 million respectively against our deferred tax assets. We will continue to assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be realizable at each reporting period and our valuation allowance will be adjusted accordingly, which could materially impact our financial position and results of operations.

We file tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various international and state jurisdictions. Although certain years are no longer subject to examinations by the IRS and various state taxing authorities, net operating loss carryforwards generated in those years may still be adjusted upon examination by the IRS or state taxing authorities if they either have been or will be used in a future period. Due to such carryback claims, our federal returns from Fiscal 2004 to present continue to be subject to review by the IRS. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and finally resolved, and it is often very difficult to predict the outcome of such audits. Periodically, various state and local jurisdictions conduct audits, therefore, a variety of years are subject to state and local jurisdiction review.

As of May 26, 2012, our unrecognized tax benefits were $4.9 million, all of which, if recognized, would positively affect our effective tax rate as all of the deferred tax assets associated with these positions have a full valuation allowance established against them. It is our policy to recognize interest and penalties accrued relative to unrecognized tax benefits as tax expense. As of May 26, 2012, we had accrued $2.2 million in interest and penalties which are included in unrecognized tax benefits. We do not anticipate any significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.

Note 15: Earnings Per Share

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Income per share - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income
 
$
3,941

 
$
1,195

 
$
4,064

 
$
8,296

  Weighted average shares outstanding
 
29,225

 
29,124

 
29,171

 
29,118

  Net income per share - basic
 
$
0.13

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income per share - assuming dilution:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income
 
$
3,941

 
$
1,195

 
$
4,064

 
$
8,296

  Weighted average shares outstanding
 
29,225

 
29,124

 
29,171

 
29,118

  Dilutive impact of options and awards outstanding
 
38

 
28

 
72

 
17

  Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding
 
29,263

 
29,152

 
29,243

 
29,135

  Net income per share - assuming dilution
 
$
0.13

 
$
0.04

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.28


At the end of the third quarters of Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, there were options outstanding to purchase 772,832 shares and 923,731 shares, respectively, of common stock at a weighted average price of $29.02 and $28.07, respectively, which were not included in the computation of diluted income per share because they are considered anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method per ASC 260, Earnings Per Share.



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Note 16: Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income, net of tax, consists of:
 
 
Quarter Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
 
May 26,
2012
 
May 28,
2011
Net income
 
$
3,941

 
$
1,195

 
$
4,064

 
$
8,296

Amortization of prior service credit
 
(2,024
)
 
(656
)
 
(3,371
)
 
(1,966
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
 
448

 
171

 
768

 
514

Plan amendment
 

 

 
4,598

 

Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments
 
(351
)
 
167

 
(335
)
 
(109
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
2,014

 
$
877

 
$
5,724

 
$
6,735


Note 17: Subsequent Event

We evaluated all events or transactions occurring between the balance sheet date for the quarterly period ended May 26, 2012 and the date of issuance of the financial statements that would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. There were no material subsequent events.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

It is suggested that this management's discussion be read in conjunction with the financial statements contained in this Form 10-Q as well as the Management's Discussion and Analysis and Risk Factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2011.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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, increases in interest rates, availability of credit, low consumer confidence, significant increase in repurchase obligations, inadequate liquidity or capital resources, availability and price of fuel, a slowdown in the economy, availability of chassis and other key component parts, sales order cancellations, slower than anticipated sales of new or existing products, new product introductions by competitors, the effect of global tensions, integration of operations relating to mergers and acquisitions activities, and other factors which may be disclosed throughout this report. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the “forward-looking statements” are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, or 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 NYSE.

Executive Overview

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of RVs with a proud history of manufacturing RV products for more than 50 years. We produce all of our motor homes in vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in Iowa and we produce all travel trailer and fifth wheels ("towables products") in Indiana. We distribute our products primarily through independent dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer.

Our retail unit market share, as reported by Stat Surveys, is as follows:
 
 
Through April 30
 
Calendar Year
U.S. Retail Motorized:
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Class A gas
 
22.2
%
 
22.2
%
 
22.2
%
 
23.7
%
 
22.9
%
Class A diesel
 
19.8
%
 
16.6
%
 
17.6
%
 
15.2
%
 
11.4
%
Total Class A
 
21.2
%
 
19.7
%
 
20.2
%
 
19.5
%
 
16.6
%
Class C
 
19.3
%
 
18.2
%
 
17.5
%
 
17.9
%
 
22.7
%
Total Class A and C
 
20.3
%
 
19.0
%
 
19.0
%
 
18.8
%
 
19.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B
 
14.9
%
 
3.5
%
 
7.7
%
 
15.6
%
 
18.1
%

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Through April 30
 
Calendar Year
Canadian Retail Motorized:
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Class A gas
 
14.0
%
 
14.6
%
 
16.5
%
 
14.9
%
 
13.8
%
Class A diesel
 
17.1
%
 
20.1
%
 
18.0
%
 
9.9
%
 
7.0
%
Total Class A
 
15.1
%
 
17.1
%
 
17.1
%
 
12.6
%
 
10.0
%
Class C
 
11.0
%
 
15.9
%
 
15.9
%
 
13.8
%
 
9.5
%
Total Class A and C
 
13.0
%
 
16.6
%
 
16.5
%
 
13.2
%
 
9.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class B
 
4.4
%
 
5.1
%
 
7.1
%
 
4.8
%
 
2.3
%
 
 
Through April 30
 
Calendar Year
U.S. Retail Towables:
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Travel trailer
 
0.9
%
 
0.6
%
 
0.6
%
Fifth wheel
 
1.0
%
 
0.4
%
 
0.5
%
Total towables
 
0.9
%
 
0.6
%
 
0.6
%
 
 
Through April 30
 
Calendar Year
Canadian Retail Towables:
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Travel trailer
 
0.4
%
 
0.3
%
 
0.4
%
Fifth wheel
 
1.1
%
 
0.6
%
 
0.5
%
Total towables
 
0.6
%
 
0.3
%
 
0.4
%

Presented in fiscal quarters, certain key metrics are shown below:
 
 
Class A, B & C Motor Homes
 
Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels
 
 
 
 
As of Quarter End
 
 
 
As of Quarter End
 
 
Wholesale
Retail
Dealer
Order
 
Wholesale
Retail
Dealer
Order
(In units)
 
Deliveries
Registrations
Inventory
Backlog
 
Deliveries
Registrations
Inventory
Backlog
4th quarter 2010
 
1,164

1,120

2,044

818

 




1st quarter 2011
 
1,115

1,093

2,066

698

 




2nd quarter 2011
 
909

796

2,179

957

 
85

100

905

151

3rd quarter 2011
 
1,283

1,394

2,068

642

 
326

203

1,028

164

Rolling 12 months
 
4,471

4,403

 
 
 
411

303

 
 
(Jun 2010-May 2011)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4th quarter 2011
 
1,088

1,198

1,958

681

 
358

420

966

293

1st quarter 2012
 
1,040

1,053

1,945

618

 
435

255

1,146

460

2nd quarter 2012
 
1,001

872

2,074

1,004

 
562

332

1,376

417

3rd quarter 2012
 
1,280

1,414

1,940

1,237

 
646

652

1,370

505

Rolling 12 months
 
4,409

4,537

 
 
 
2,001

1,659

 
 
(Jun 2011-May 2012)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Highlights of our most recent quarter:

The increase in net revenues in the third quarter of Fiscal 2012 was driven by two primary factors: increased towable sales volume and higher average selling prices based upon the mix of RVs delivered. The incremental revenue generated in our fiscal third quarter allowed us to improve our gross margins on a year over year basis and on a consecutive quarter basis. The key factor for the margin improvement related to better fixed cost absorption as we produced more product in the quarter.

In addition, Towables specifically contributed to improved results in our fiscal third quarter, generating operating income that resulted in $.01 of EPS of the fiscal quarter; the first accretive quarter since the acquisition in December 2010. This compares to a $.01 EPS loss attributable to Towables in the same quarter last year. The investments we have made over the past several quarters are beginning to produce positive financial results in the near term and we expect to build on this momentum. The increased towable backlog coupled with the recent strong retail turn rate and relatively low towable dealer inventory validates our belief that there is room to grow this portion of our business in the coming quarters and years.


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Industry Outlook
 
Key statistics for the motor home industry are as follows:
 
 
U.S. and Canada Industry Class A, B & C Motor Homes
 
 
Wholesale Shipments(1)
 
Retail Registrations(2)
 
 
Calendar Year
 
Calendar Year
(In units)
 
2011

 
2010

Increase
(Decrease)
Change
 
2011

 
2010

Increase
(Decrease)
Change
1st quarter
 
6,900

 
5,700

1,200

21.1
 %
 
5,100

 
5,000

100

2.0
 %
2nd quarter
 
7,800

 
7,800


 %
 
8,200

 
8,400

(200
)
(2.4
)%
3rd quarter
 
5,300

 
6,200

(900
)
(14.5
)%
 
6,100

 
6,100


 %
4th quarter
 
4,800

 
5,500

(700
)
(12.7
)%
 
4,600

 
4,600


 %
Total
 
24,800

 
25,200

(400
)
(1.6
)%
 
24,000

 
24,100

(100
)
(0.4
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In units)
 
2012

 
2011

(Decrease)
Increase
Change
 
2012

 
2011

Increase
(Decrease)
Change
1st quarter
 
6,900

 
6,900


 %
 
5,700

 
5,100

600

11.8
 %
April
 
2,500

 
2,800

(300
)
(10.7
)%
 
2,400

 
2,700

(300
)
(11.1
)%
May
 
2,800

 
2,700

100

3.7
 %
 
 
(4)
2,800

 
 
June
 
2,200

(3)
2,300

(100
)
(4.3
)%
 
 
(4)
2,700

 
 
3rd quarter
 
6,400

(3)
5,300

1,100

20.8
 %
 
 
(4)
6,100

 
 
4th quarter
 
5,900

(3)
4,800

1,100

22.9
 %
 
 
(4)
4,600

 
 
Total
 
26,700

 
24,800

1,900

7.7
 %
 
 
 
24,000

 
 
(1)
Class A, B and C wholesale shipments as reported by RVIA, rounded to the nearest hundred.
(2)
Class A, B and C retail registrations as reported by Stat Surveys for the US and Canada combined, rounded to the nearest hundred.
(3)
Monthly and quarterly 2012 Class A, B and C wholesale shipments are based upon the forecast prepared by Dr. Richard Curtin of the University of Michigan Consumer Survey Research Center for RVIA and reported in the Roadsigns RV Special 2013 Industry Forecast Issue. The revised RVIA annual 2012 wholesale shipment forecast is 26,100 and the annual forecast for 2013 is 27,600.
(4)
Stat Surveys has not issued a projection for 2012 retail demand for this period.

The size of the motorized retail market for each of the past three calendar years has been less than half of what the industry norms had been prior to the recession that began in December 2007. RVIA, in a recent Roadsigns publications, attributes the flat retail environment primarily to declining home equity. However, RVIA forecasts that motor homes sales are likely to improve at a relatively greater pace in the decade ahead as stricter fuel economy standards reduce the towing capacity of the household vehicle fleet.

Key statistics for the towable industry are as follows:
 
 
U.S. and Canada Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Industry
 
 
Wholesale Shipments(1)
 
Retail Registrations(2)
 
 
Calendar Year
 
Calendar Year
(In units)
 
2011

 
2010

Increase
(Decrease)
Change
 
2011

 
2010

Increase
Change
1st quarter
 
54,200

 
49,300

4,900

9.9
 %
 
33,400

 
31,100

2,300

7.4
 %
2nd quarter
 
66,000

 
62,300

3,700

5.9
 %
 
75,000

 
69,400

5,600

8.1
 %
3rd quarter
 
47,500

 
48,600

(1,100
)
(2.3
)%
 
59,400

 
57,200

2,200

3.8
 %
4th quarter
 
45,200

 
39,000

6,200

15.9
 %
 
29,500

 
28,300

1,200

4.2
 %
Total
 
212,900

 
199,200

13,700

6.9
 %
 
197,300

 
186,000

11,300

6.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In units)
 
2012

 
2011

Increase
(Decrease)
Change
 
2012

 
2011

Increase
(Decrease)
Change

1st quarter
 
60,400

 
54,200

6,200

11.4
 %
 
37,600

 
33,400

4,200

12.6
 %
April
 
22,800

 
20,000

2,800

14.0
 %
 
23,100

 
23,200

(100
)
(0.4
)%
May
 
24,500

 
23,200

1,300

5.6
 %
 
 
(4)
25,800



 
  June
 
22,600

(3)
22,800

(200
)
(0.9
)%
 
 
(4)
26,000

 
 
3rd quarter
 
54,700

(3)
47,500

7,200

15.2
 %
 
 
(4)
59,400

 
 
4th quarter
 
47,100

(3)
45,200

1,900

4.2
 %
 
 
(4)
29,500

 
 
Total
 
232,100

 
212,900

19,200

9.0
 %
 

 
197,300




(1)
Towable wholesale shipments as reported by RVIA, rounded to the nearest hundred.
(2)
Towable retail registrations as reported by Stat Surveys for the US and Canada combined, rounded to the nearest hundred.
(3)
Monthly and quarterly 2012 towable wholesale shipments are based upon the forecast prepared by Dr. Richard Curtin of the University of Michigan Consumer Survey Research Center for RVIA and reported in the Roadsigns RV Special 2013 Industry Forecast Issue. The revised RVIA annual 2012 wholesale shipment forecast is 229,100 and the annual forecast for 2013 is 239,400.
(4)
Stat Surveys has not issued a projection for 2012 retail demand for this period.

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The towable retail market has not been as negatively impacted in recent years as the motorized market. The size of the market was nearly nine times larger than the motorized market on a unit basis in Calendar 2011. This is primarily due to the fact that average price of a towable unit is considerably less than a motor home.

Company Outlook

Based on our profitable operating results for Fiscal 2011, profitable operating results and strong operating cash flow performance thus far in Fiscal 2012, we believe that we have demonstrated our ability to maintain adequate liquidity, cover operations costs, recover fixed assets, and maintain physical capacity at present levels. In Fiscal 2011 we entered into the towable market, providing us the potential to grow revenues and earnings in a market significantly larger than the motorized market.

We believe retail sales will be the key driver to improvement of the recreation vehicle market. We also believe that future dealer buying patterns will continue to be primarily based on retail demand, thus dealers are expected to order approximately one new unit as one is retailed. Our viewpoint is that dealers post-recession are much more cautious about their level of inventory and are more focused on their retail turn rate than they were as a group pre-recession. We plan to continue to focus on those same metrics, closely reviewing the aging of dealer inventory and retail turns by product series. Consistent with our current practice, we will continue to adjust our weekly production rate up or down based on market demand. Negative factors that may hinder retail sales include the current low level of consumer confidence, continued high unemployment levels and uncertainty regarding fuel prices.

Our unit order backlog was as follows:
 
 
As Of
 
 
May 26, 2012
 
May 28, 2011
 
Increase
%
(In units)
 
Units
% (1)
 
Units
% (1)
 
(Decrease)
Change
Class A gas
 
479

38.7
%
 
187

29.1
%
 
292

156.1
 %
Class A diesel
 
257

20.8
%
 
113

17.6
%
 
144

127.4
 %
Total Class A
 
736

59.5
%
 
300

46.7
%
 
436

145.3
 %
Class B
 
120

9.7
%
 
130

20.2
%
 
(10
)
(7.7
)%
Class C
 
381

30.8
%
 
212

33.0
%
 
169

79.7
 %
Total motor home backlog(2)
 
1,237

100.0
%
 
642

100.0
%
 
595

92.7
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Travel trailer
 
301

59.6
%
 
118

72.0
%
 
183

155.1
 %
Fifth wheel
 
204

40.4
%
 
46

28.0
%
 
158

343.5
 %
Total towable backlog(2)
 
505

100.0
%
 
164

100.0
%
 
341

207.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approximate backlog revenue in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motor home
 
$
131,418

 
 
$
61,924

 
 
$
69,494

112.2
 %
Towable
 
$
12,487

 
 
$
3,532

 
 
$
8,955

253.5
 %
(1)
Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.
(2)
We include in our backlog all accepted purchase orders from dealers to be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be canceled or postponed at the option of the purchaser at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales.

During the third quarter of Fiscal 2012, we hosted our Dealer Days event, which was the primary reason our selling expenses increased from the prior year. At this event, we showcased our new product and spent time with our dealer body. The event resulted an improved sales order position for our motorized products and had a particularly positive impact on our Towable backlog.
Based on the positive response we have received to our new model year products, our sales order backlog has shown significant growth. As a result, we have taken steps to gradually increase production rates. Due to the improved backlog and continued low dealer inventories of new products, we are optimistic about the remainder of the fiscal year.

In addition, we are anticipating that in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012, we will reach a three-year cumulative income position. This positive factor, along with our future outlook, may eliminate the uncertainty of realizing our deferred tax assets, thus allowing us to significantly reduce our valuation allowance against these assets. If this position is reached, it would result in a one-time, non-cash income tax benefit of approximately $33 million to $35 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012.


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Results of Operations

Current Quarter Compared to the Comparable Quarter Last Year
 
 
Quarter Ended
(In thousands, except percent
and per share data)
 
May 26,
2012
% of
Revenues*
 
May 28,
2011
% of
Revenues*
 
Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
Net revenues
 
$
155,709

100.0
%
 
$
135,568

100.0
 %
 
$
20,141

14.9
 %
Cost of goods sold
 
143,638

92.2
%
 
126,865

93.6
 %
 
16,773

13.2
 %
Gross profit
 
12,071

7.8
%
 
8,703

6.4
 %
 
3,368

38.7
 %
Selling
 
4,331

2.8
%
 
3,608

2.7
 %
 
723

20.0
 %
General and administrative
 
4,213

2.7
%
 
3,952

2.9
 %
 
261

6.6
 %
Asset impairment
 

%
 
605

0.4
 %
 
(605
)
(100.0
)%
Total operating expenses
 
8,544

5.5
%
 
8,165

6.0
 %
 
379

4.6
 %
Operating income
 
3,527

2.3
%
 
538

0.4
 %
 
2,989

555.6
 %
Non-operating income
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